Cancer Resource Archives
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New Information on Breast Reconstruction Available
(updated November 2010)
To address the
challenge of overcomplicated or insufficient
information provided to women
with breast cancer, the Cancer Support
Community has launched Frankly
Speaking about Cancer: Spotlight on
Breast Reconstruction. This comprehensive
patient empowerment program
streamlines information about breast
reconstruction. The program includes
community-based patient education workshops,
a comprehensive resource guide,
and online tools.
www.CancerSupportCommunity.org/breastreconstruction
New Advanced Prostate Cancer Resource Available
(updated September 2010)
Golf champion and
prostate cancer survivor Arnold Palmer
has teamed up with Centocor Ortho Biotech,
Inc. and Us TOO International to
launch My Prostate Cancer Roadmap,
an educational program for men with
advanced prostate cancer.
www.myprostatecancerroadmap.com
Spanish-Language Website Provides Information about Fertility
(updated September 2010)
MyOncofertility.org, a website that communicates
fertility preservation options to
people with cancer, now has a Spanishlanguage
version.
es.myoncofertility.org MyOncofertility.org
New Insurance Finder Web Tool Available
(updated September 2010)
The U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services has released a new
HealthCare.gov Web tool, the Insurance
Finder widget, which allows users to
search for coverage options.
www.healthcare.gov/stay_connected.html
Breast Cancer Mobile Application Launched
(updated September 2010)
Breastcancer.org has launched Breast Cancer Diagnosis Guide, a mobile app that explains the breast cancer pathology report and provides breast cancer research and news. It is available now in the iTunes store.
Breast Cancer Guideline Updated
(updated September 2010)
The American Society of Clinical Oncology
has issued a guideline update on the
use of adjuvant hormone therapy for
women with hormone receptor-positive
breast cancer.
www.cancer.net
New E-Booklets Available
(updated September 2010)
Cancer-Care now offers many of its Connect®
booklets in a new online format.
www.cancercare.org/reading_room
National Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Vigil Launched
(updated September 2010)
The Lung Cancer
Alliance’s Shine a Light on Lung
Cancer Vigil will be held on November
4, 2010. If you are interested in hosting a
vigil or participating in one in your area,
visit the website for more information.
www.shinealightonlungcancer.org
New Campaign Increases Awareness of Brain Metastasis
(updated September 2010)
Cleveland
Clinic and the American Cancer Society
are increasing awareness about brain
metastases (brain mets), or the spread
of common cancers to the brain, through
B-Aware™, a campaign that educates
survivors on the signs and symptoms of
brain mets. More information is available online or by calling.
www.cancer.org/baware www.clevelandclinic.org/b-aware
New Programs Help Young Adults Facing Cancer
(updated September 2010)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society is offering online chats
and interactive webcasts for young adults
facing cancer. To learn more and to register, visit the website or call.
www.lls.org/yaconnect
