Breast Cancer Patient EducationPatient education materials in multiple languages about breast cancer. Breast Cancer OverviewIntroductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests, and basic information about common treatments. Breast Cancer Information Sheet - English2-pages PDF handout in English language, with information about breast cancer including facts about breast cancer and Asian Americans, risks, signs and symptoms, screening tests and guidelines. Breast Cancer Information Sheet - Khmer3-pages PDF handout in Khmer language, with information about breast cancer including facts about breast cancer and Asian Americans, risks, signs and symptoms, screening tests and guidelines. X-Plain Breast Cancer - English tutorialX-Plain Breast Cancer education module is published by the Patient Education Institute and licensed by the National Library of Medicine X-Plain Breast Cancer - Spanish tutorialX-Plain Breast Cancer education module is published by the Patient Education Institute and licensed by the National Library of Medicine X-Plain Breast Cancer - Khmer tutorialThis X-Plain tutorial is an interactive health education resource using animated graphics. The tutorial explains about breast cancer in Khmer language, with English pop-up windows. Narration in the target language is provided. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the entire module. PDF reference summaries of the education can be printed in Khmer and English. X-Plain Breast Cancer - Vietnamese tutorialThis X-Plain tutorial is an interactive health education resource using animated graphics. The tutorial explains about breast cancer in Vietnamese language, with English pop-up windows. Narration in the target language is provided. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the entire module. PDF reference summaries of the education can be printed in Vietnamese and English. General Overview: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Tigrinya2 page introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer, as well as basic information about common treatments. Tigrinya language. General Overview: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Amharic2 page introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer, as well as basic information about common treatments. Amharic language. General Overview: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - English2 page introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer, as well as basic information about common treatments. BiopsyDescription of breast biopsy. See Lymph Nodes for information about lymph node biopsy. X-Plain Breast Lumps/Biopsy - Spanish tutorialThis X-Plain multimedia module about breast lumps and biopsy is published by the Patient Education Institute and licensed by the National Library of Medicine X-Plain Breast Lumps/Biopsy - English tutorialThis X-Plain multimedia module about breast lumps and biopsy is published by the Patient Education Institute and licensed by the National Library of Medicine SurgeryDescription of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries Breast Cancer Surgery - TigrinyaDescription of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries. Breast Cancer Surgery - AmharicDescription of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries. Breast Cancer Surgery - EnglishDescription of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries. ChemotherapyExplanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer, including description of treatment cycles and what to expect after treatment. Information about potential side effects with eating tips to reduce nausea and vomiting. Chemotherapy Side Effects - AmharicDescription of potential side effects caused by chemotherapy treatment, including hair loss, fatigue, nausea, and changes in taste/smell. Includes eating tips to reduce nausea and vomiting. 5-pages PDF - Amharic Chemotherapy Side Effects - EnglishDescription of potential side effects caused by chemotherapy treatment, including hair loss, fatigue, nausea, and changes in taste/smell. Includes eating tips to reduce nausea and vomiting. 5-pages PDF - English. Chemotherapy Side Effects - TigrinyaDescription of potential side effects caused by chemotherapy treatment, including hair loss, fatigue, nausea, and changes in taste/smell. Includes eating tips to reduce nausea and vomiting. 5-pages PDF - Tigrinya. Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer - EnglishExplanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer, including description of treatment cycles, and what to expect after treatment. 2-page PDF, English. Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer - AmharicExplanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer, including description of treatment cycles, and what to expect after treatment. 2-page PDF, Amharic. Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer - TigrinyaExplanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer, including description of treatment cycles, and what to expect after treatment. 2-page PDF, Tigrinya. RadiationExplanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect during the treatment and information about side effects. Radiation Therapy - TigrinyaExplanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect during the treatment and information about side effects. Radiation Therapy - EnglishExplanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect during the treatment and information about side effects. Lymph NodesExplanation of what lymph nodes are, including what is meant by "node-positive" and "node-negative", lymph node biopsy and sentinel lymph node surgery. Lymph Nodes and Breast Cancer - TigrinyaExplanation of what lymph nodes are, including what is meant by "node-positive" and "node-negative", lymph node biopsy and sentinel lymph node surgery. 2-pages PDF. Lymph Nodes and Breast Cancer - AmharicExplanation of what lymph nodes are, including what is meant by "node-positive" and "node-negative", lymph node biopsy and sentinel lymph node surgery. 2-pages PDF. Lymph Nodes and Breast Cancer - EnglishExplanation of what lymph nodes are, including what is meant by "node-positive" and "node-negative", lymph node biopsy and sentinel lymph node surgery. 2-pages PDF. MarginsExplanation of margins of resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins. Margins - AmharicExplanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins. Margins - EnglishExplanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins. Margins - TigrinyaExplanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins. Glossary of TermsTechnical terms and definitions related to breast cancer Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - TigrinyaTechnical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, Tigrinya Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - AmharicTechnical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, Amharic. Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - EnglishTechnical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, English. HormonesDefinition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer. Breast Cancer: Hormones - TigrinyaDefinition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer. Breast Cancer: Hormones - AmharicDefinition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer. Breast Cancer: Hormones - EnglishDefinition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer. About MammogramsInformation about mammograms - what they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies and treatment options for breast cancer. Mammography and Breast Health (Web Brochure) - Khmer/English8 pages formatted for web viewing PDF brochure, in English and Khmer languages, about mammograms - what they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies and treatment options for breast cancer. Mammography and Breast Health (Print Brochure) - Khmer/English8 pages formatted for printing PDF brochure, in English and Khmer languages, about mammograms - what they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies and treatment options for breast cancer. Mammogram Pamphlet - Vietnamese/EnglishAn educational pamphlet (15-page-PDF) in Vietnamese and English about breast cancer, the importance of mammograms, and brief descriptions of treatment options. Mammogram Pamphlet - Chinese/ EnglishAn educational pamphlet (15-page-PDF) about breast cancer, the importance of mammograms, and brief descriptions of treatment options. What is a Mammogram? - Somali/English7 pages, PDF brochure, in English and Somali languages, about mammograms - what they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies and treatment options for breast cancer. What is a Mammogram? - Oromo/ English7 pages, PDF brochure, in English and Oromo languages, about mammograms - what they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies and treatment options for breast cancer. What is a Mammogram? - Amharic/English7 pages, PDF brochure, in English and Amharic languages, about mammograms - what they are, what test results mean, information about biopsies and treatment options for breast cancer. Mammogram PreparationInformation for patients scheduled for a mammogram. Related Links: Breast CancerBreast Cancer Network of Strength (formerly Y-Me) provides immediate emotional relief to anyone affected by breast cancer. The mission is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. This website is available for viewing in English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese.
The organization raises money to fund YourShoes, outreach programs, breast health awareness workshops, wigs and prostheses banks for women with limited resources, and advocacy on breast cancer related policies. Breast Cancer - Multiple Languages from Medlineplus links to find quality health information in languages other than English. A resource of the National Library of Medicine. |
