Patient Edition for Your Reception and Treatment Areas

February 2002

Defend Yourself Against Cancer
Breast and gynecologic cancers are now more preventable and detectable than ever before. For the best protection, learn all about their risk factors and symptoms.

Milestones in Breast Cancer Care
Right now, researchers are not only looking for a cure for this disease but also working to improve the treatments currently used. Here you can read about these studies and their conclusions thus far.

A Cancer Treatment Guide
Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments are often accompanied by side effects. This article explains what each treatment entails and what effects patients can expect.

A Research Primer
On the Cutting Edge of Breast Cancer Research
Clinical trials are the backbone of cancer research. But what are they, and who is involved? The National Breast Cancer Coalition is working to enhance trial participation and ensure research quality for the most useful outcomes possible.

Alternative Medicine
Is Alternative Medicine Right for You?
Before investigating vitamin or herbal-based treatments for cancer, there are several things every patient should know.

Caregiver's Journal
The Best Care You Can Give
Caregiving for a loved one with cancer presents many challenges, but is also one of the most personally rewarding experiences you can have. Here, we provide helpful tips on everything from financial assistance to respite care.

Cancer Care Resources
Need to start a database of helpful phone numbers and Web sites? Here's a list to get you on your way.

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