We have prepared the following lists of resources relating to the themes we have covered in our recent  Beacon and The Inside Story magazines:

Fatigue and 'Chemobrain'  

The 'Issues of Concern' explored in The Beacon 43 (Winter 2008) were Fatigue and 'Chemobrain'. Both are common side effects from breast cancer treatment, which can make it difficult to return to work or function 'normally' during and after treatment. The following list of resources should help provide strategies for coping with these side effects.
 Resources for Fatigue and 'Chemobrain' (85.09 Kb)

Working after a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

The Beacon 43 (Winter 2008) focused on Women and Work. The following list of resources should assist women with issues associated with returning to work after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
 Resources for Women and Work (144.48 Kb)

Bisphosphonates

The Inside Story 9 (Winter 2008) has an article about the use of bisphosphonates in the treatment for secondary breast cancer and the potential increase risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). The following list of resources provides more information about the condition.
 Resources Bisphosphonates and ONJ (58.28 Kb)

Breast Reconstruction 

Access to information about breast reconstruction has been an issue raised by many of our members. The Beacon 42 (Autumn 2008) explored issues relating to breast reconstruction. Below is a list of resources for women who may be considering breast reconstruction:
 Resources breast reconstruction 

Young Women

The Beacon 41 (Summer 2007) explored issues relating to Young women with breast cancer. Below is a list of resources for young women who have breast cancer:
  Resources for young women 28.42 Kb

Last Updated March 2008