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Breast Cancer Patient Education

Patient education materials in multiple languages about breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Overview

Introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests, and basic information about common treatments.

Breast Cancer Information Sheet - English

2-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.

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Breast Cancer Information Sheet - Khmer

3-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.

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General Overview: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Tigrinya

2 page introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer, as well as basic information about common treatments. Tigrinya language.

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General Overview: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - Amharic

2 page introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer, as well as basic information about common treatments. Amharic language.

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General Overview: Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - English

2 page introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer, as well as basic information about common treatments.

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Biopsy

Description of breast biopsy. See Lymph Nodes for information about lymph node biopsy.

Breast Biopsy - Tigrinya

2-page PDF; Description of breast biopsy; Tigrinya.

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Breast Biopsy - Amharic

2-page PDF; Description of breast biopsy; Amharic.

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Breast Biopsy - English

2-page PDF; Description of breast biopsy; English.

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Surgery

Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries

Breast Cancer Surgery - Tigrinya

Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.

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Breast Cancer Surgery - Amharic

Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.

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Breast Cancer Surgery - English

Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.

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Chemotherapy

Explanation 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 - Amharic

Description 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

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Chemotherapy Side Effects - English

Description 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.

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Chemotherapy Side Effects - Tigrinya

Description 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.

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Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer - English

Explanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer, including description of treatment cycles, and what to expect after treatment. 2-page PDF, English.

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Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer - Amharic

Explanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer, including description of treatment cycles, and what to expect after treatment. 2-page PDF, Amharic.

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Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer - Tigrinya

Explanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer, including description of treatment cycles, and what to expect after treatment. 2-page PDF, Tigrinya.

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Radiation

Explanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect during the treatment and information about side effects.

Radiation Therapy - Tigrinya

Explanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect during the treatment and information about side effects.

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Radiation Therapy - English

Explanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect during the treatment and information about side effects.

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Lymph Nodes

Explanation 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 - Tigrinya

Explanation 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.

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Lymph Nodes and Breast Cancer - Amharic

Explanation 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.

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Lymph Nodes and Breast Cancer - English

Explanation 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.

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Margins

Explanation of margins of resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins.

Margins - Amharic

Explanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins.

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Margins - English

Explanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins.

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Margins - Tigrinya

Explanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins.

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Glossary of Terms

Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer

Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - Tigrinya

Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, Tigrinya

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Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - Amharic

Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, Amharic.

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Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - English

Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, English.

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Hormones

Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.

Breast Cancer: Hormones - Tigrinya

Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer: Hormones - Amharic

Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer: Hormones - English

Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.

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About Mammograms

Information 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/English

8 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.

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Mammography and Breast Health (Print Brochure) - Khmer/English

8 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.

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Mammogram Preparation

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram.

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Mammogram Pamphlet - Vietnamese/English

An educational pamphlet (15-page-PDF) in Vietnamese and English about breast cancer, the importance of mammograms, and brief descriptions of treatment options.

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Mammogram Pamphlet - Chinese/ English

An educational pamphlet (15-page-PDF) about breast cancer, the importance of mammograms, and brief descriptions of treatment options.

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What is a Mammogram? - Somali/English

7 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.

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What is a Mammogram? - Oromo/ English

7 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.

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What is a Mammogram? - Amharic/English

7 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.

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Mammogram Preparation

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram.

Mammogram Instructions - Amharic

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Mammogram Instructions - English

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Mammogram Instructions - Khmer (Cambodian)

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Mammogram Instructions - Oromo

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Mammogram Instructions - Somali

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Mammogram Instructions - Spanish

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Mammogram Instructions - Tigrinya/English

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Mammogram Instructions- Chinese

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Mammogram Instructions- Vietnamese

Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram

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Related Links: Breast Cancer

Breast 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.

  • YourShoesâ„¢ is Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s peer support program that includes a 24/7 breast cancer support center staffed by trained breast cancer survivors providing peer support through a toll-free hotline, e-mail and support groups.  The hotline works with real-time interpreters available in more than 150 languages for telephone conversations.

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.