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.
- 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.
- X-Plain Breast Cancer - English tutorial
- X-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 tutorial
- X-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 tutorial
- This 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 tutorial
- This 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 - Somali
- 2 page introductory explanation of screening and diagnostic tests for breast cancer, as well as basic information about common treatments. Somali language.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Biopsy
Description of breast biopsy. See Lymph Nodes for information about lymph node biopsy.
- Breast Biopsy - Amharic
- 2-page PDF; Description of breast biopsy; Amharic.
- Breast Biopsy - English
- 2-page English PDF; Description of breast biopsy.
- Breast Biopsy - Somali
- 2-page PDF; Description of breast biopsy; Somali.
- Breast Biopsy - Tigrinya
- 2-page PDF; Description of breast biopsy; Tigrinya.
- X-Plain Breast Lumps/Biopsy - English tutorial
- This 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 - Spanish tutorial
- This X-Plain multimedia module about breast lumps and biopsy is published by the Patient Education Institute and licensed by the National Library of Medicine
Surgery
Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries
- Breast Cancer Surgery - Amharic
- Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.
- Breast Cancer Surgery - English
- Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.
- Breast Cancer Surgery - Somali
- Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries. 4 pages PDF; Somali.
- Breast Cancer Surgery - Tigrinya
- Description of mastectomy, lumpectomy and potential side effects following these surgeries.
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
- 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.
- Chemotherapy Side Effects - Somali
- 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. 6-pages PDF - Somali.
- 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.
- Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer - Somali
- Explanation of chemotherapy for breast cancer, including description of treatment cycles, and what to expect after treatment. PDF 2 pages; Somali
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 - English
- Explanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect during the treatment and information about side effects.
- Radiation Therapy - Somali
- Explanation of radiation therapy, how it works, why it is necessary, what to expect during the treatment and information about side effects. 7-pages PDF; Somali.
- 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.
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 - Somali
- 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. Somali.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- Margins - English
- Explanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins.
- Margins - Somali
- Explanation of margins of resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins. 1 page PDF; Somali.
- Margins - Tigrinya
- Explanation of margins or resection, including definition of positive, negative and close margins.
Glossary of Terms
Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer
- Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - Somali
- Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, Somali.
- Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - English
- Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, English.
- Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - Amharic
- Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, Amharic.
- Breast Cancer Glossary and Technical Terms - Tigrinya
- Technical terms and definitions related to breast cancer. 4-pages PDF, Tigrinya
Hormones
Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer: Hormones - Amharic
- Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer: Hormones - English
- Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer: Hormones - Somali
- Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer. 1 page PDF; Somali.
- Breast Cancer: Hormones - Tigrinya
- Definition of hormones, hormone receptors and therapy in relation to breast cancer.
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.
- 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.
- Mammogram Pamphlet - Chinese/ English
- An educational pamphlet (15-page-PDF) about breast cancer, the importance of mammograms, and brief descriptions of treatment options.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Mammogram Preparation
Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram.
- Mammogram Instructions - Amharic
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
- Mammogram Instructions - English
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
- Mammogram Instructions - Khmer (Cambodian)
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
- Mammogram Instructions - Oromo
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
- Mammogram Instructions - Somali
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
- Mammogram Instructions - Spanish
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
- Mammogram Instructions - Tigrinya/English
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
- Mammogram Instructions- Chinese
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
- Mammogram Instructions- Vietnamese
- Information for patients scheduled for a mammogram
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. The organization raises money to fund a peer support hotline, outreach programs, breast
health awareness workshops, wigs and prostheses banks for women with limited
resources, and advocacy on breast cancer related policies. YourShoes™ 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.
Breast Cancer - Multiple Languages from Medlineplus
Links to quality health information in languages other than English. A resource of the National Library of Medicine.
Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program - Seattle & King County:
Factsheets
and brochures about breast cancer screening, colonoscopy and fecal
occult blood test (FOBT) in a number of languages (English, Chinese,
Cambodian/Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese) and
cervical cancer prevention materials in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
produced by the Breast, Cervical and Colon Health Program at Public
Health-Seattle & King County.
This page was made possible by grants from AVON and LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
