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We have prepared the following lists of resources relating to the themes we have covered in our recent Beacon and The Inside Story magazines:
The Beacon Autumn 2010
The theme for the Beacon 50 (Autumn 2010) is sexuality and intimacy. We have prepared a list of resources to complement this theme.
 The Beacon 50 Resources March 2010 81.10 Kb
Exercise and Breast Cancer
The theme for The Beacon 49 (Summer 2009) is living well after breast cancer. We have prepared a list of resources to complement this theme.
Resources - Living well after breast cancer 99.05 Kb
Creativity - Writing your story
The theme for The Beacon 48 (Spring 2009) is creativity and we have prepared an information sheet with some handy tips about writing your own story to share with others.
Tips for writing your story 62.99 Kb
Family History
The theme for the Beacon 47 (Winter 2009) was 'Loved ones' focusing on how when a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer it also affects everyone around her - family, friends and colleagues.
The Issue of Concern focused on genes and breast cancer. We have prepared a list of resource relating to Family History and breast cancer.
Resources about family history and breast cancer 52.31 Kb
Life after breast cancer treatment
The theme for The Beacon 45 (Summer 2008) was ‘Life after breast cancer treatment’. We have prepared a list of resources relating to the theme. Resources about Life after breast cancer treatment 53.97 Kb
Lymphoedema
The ‘Issue of concern’ which featured in The Beacon 45 was ‘Lymphoedema – 10 myths’. We have also prepared a list of resources about Lymphoedema and its management.
Resources about Lymphoedema 44.15 Kb
Supporting partners
The Beacon 44 (Spring 2008) focused on Partners and how breast cancer can affect relationships. We have have compiled two resource sheets:
Resources for supporting partners 56.29 Kb
Resources about sexuality and breast cancer 44.24 Kb
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
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