10/24/2009

Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer

This booklet contains information on the latest treatments, how to manage side effects and how to cope with the social and emotional challenges of metastatic disease. Read more ...

Getting Connected: African-Americans Living Beyond Breast Cancer

A powerful, culturally sensitive, 40-page book created by Living Beyond Breast Cancer and 25 African-American women affected by breast cancer and their support persons. Augmented with compelling black-and-white photographs and personal anecdotes, this educational resource provides comfort and support. You may download a .pdf or order one free copy; healthcare providers may call the LBBC office to learn more about low bulk prices. Read more ...

4/14/2009

Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

This guide will help you understand the biology of breast cancer, the choices you face, the questions to ask and the support available. Read more ...

6/17/2010

Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Guide to Understanding Fear of Recurrence

Our Guide to Understanding Fear of Recurrence will help you understand the common fear that cancer may return. Read more ...

5/14/2009

Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Guide to Understanding Insomnia and Fatigue

Our new Guide to Understanding Insomnia and Fatigue will help you understand how sleeping problems related to cancer and its treatments may impact your everyday life. Read more ...

12/4/2008

Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Guide to Understanding Lymphedema

Our Guide to Understanding Lymphedema will help you learn how this chronic side effect develops, what your risks are, which signs to watch for and what to do should you develop lymphedema. Read more ...

1/20/2009

Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Guide to Understanding Treatment Decisions

Our new Guide to Understanding Treatment Decisions will help you learn how to interpret your test results and create an individualized plan for your care in the first few weeks after diagnosis. Read more ...

3/24/2008

Living Beyond Breast Cancer's Guide to Understanding Your Emotions

If you have just been diagnosed with breast cancer or are months or years from treatment, the Guide to Understanding Your Emotions will help you make sense of what you are feeling Read more ...

12/22/2009

Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Guide to Understanding Breast Cancer Treatment Research Studies

Our brochure lays out the ABCs of clinical trials, helps you weigh the pros and cons of participation and suggests questions to ask your healthcare team. Read more ...

6/30/2010

Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Guide to Understanding Financial Concerns

Learn to navigate private and public health insurance plans and how to get insurance if you don't have it. Discover what to do if your claim is denied, how to access federal and private programs, when to use COBRA and disability and how to handle the "hidden" costs of breast cancer. Read more ...

9/3/2010

Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Guide to Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Our Guide to Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, created in partnership with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, offers helpful information, whether you have just been diagnosed or you are moving forward after treatment. Read more ...

12/18/2006

Silent Voices: Women with Advanced (Metastatic) Breast Cancer Share Their Needs and Preferences for Information, Support and Practical Resources

This extensive report contains findings from a 2005 survey of 618 women living with stage 4 disease. It offers insights and direction on the information, support and practical needs of women living with advanced breast cancer. Read more ...

9/10/2009

Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects of Advanced Breast Cancer

Learn about the top three symptoms and treatment side effects of advanced breast cancer—pain, fatigue, and depression, anxiety and emotional concerns. Get tools to manage the side effects of radiation, chemotherapy and hormonal and targeted therapies. Read more ...

9/1/2008

Understanding Treatment Options for Advanced Breast Cancer

This brochure on Understanding Treatment Options for Advanced Breast Cancer will help you make sense of the therapies available to you when you are in ongoing treatment. Read more ...

We Celebrate Tomorrow: Latinas Living Beyond Breast Cancer

This bilingual educational resource for Latinas affected by breast cancer, their families and healthcare providers contains culturally relevant information and support. Drawing from the real-life experiences of Latinas, it includes a list of bilingual resources, stories from Latinas affected by breast cancer and more. Flip book over and text is in Spanish. You may download a .pdf or order one free copy; healthcare providers may call the LBBC office to learn more about low bulk prices. Read more ...