Remember that your situation is unique, and your treatment may vary to that of other women
Learning about breast cancer and its treatment can help you feel more in control and will prepare you for what your doctors might discuss with you.
Use the navigation menu on the left to find out more about the different treatments you may have or hear about.
Remember that your situation is unique, and your treatment may vary to that of other women.
Tips:
- Pre-reading can help you prepare for what your doctors might discuss with you, and help you prepare questions to ask.
- Talking to others who have been through the journey may help -- they have an understanding of what you're going through.
- Every woman's needs are different -- you can choose how much or how little information you need.
- Resources like the NBOCCs Guide for women with early breast cancer available in My Journey Kit contain suggestions for questions you might want to ask your doctor.
- Let your doctor know how you're feeling so he or she can step in to help you with side-effects early.
"I read quite a bit about breast cancer before I saw the oncologist. I felt as though I understood the main issues and that I was more able to participate in making decisions about my treatment with my doctor." --Heather
More information
- The free My Journey Kit has more information on the treatment of breast cancer.
- Join our online network if you think that talking to others online and sharing experiences will help.
- The section on choosing your medical team provides information on the people who may be involved in your treatment and care.
- The section on breast cancer and treatment for young women covers key issues for pre-menopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer.
