Tests to Find and Diagnose Cancer Screening increases the chances of finding certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable. Learn about the types of tests done to find and diagnose cancer here. View Resource
Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T20:00:05-04:00Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics Susan G. Komen provides a page with good first step to learn about breast cancer and benign (not cancer) breast conditions. It also includes information on breast cancer in men and breast cancer statistics for many populations. View Resource
After Cancer Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Family
CHC_Blogging2019-10-29T14:29:27-04:00After Cancer Diagnosis: A Guide for Patients and Family Finding out you have cancer can bring many changes for you and your loved ones. Here, the American Cancer Society answers many questions about cancer and making treatment decisions. We also tell you what you can expect from [...]
Cancer Facts for Women
CHC_Blogging2019-10-04T13:53:27-04:00Cancer Facts for Women Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, cervical, skin, and ovarian cancers. Knowing about these cancers and what you can do to help prevent them or find them early (when they are small, haven't spread, [...]
Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Risk Reduction
CHC_Blogging2019-10-04T13:45:33-04:00Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Risk Reduction Learn more about the factors that may affect your risk of getting breast cancer and what to do if you're at higher risk. Provided by Susan G. Komen. View Resource
Finding and Paying for Cancer Treatment
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T18:11:04-04:00Finding and Paying for Cancer Treatment This resource discusses some of the practical aspects of starting treatment for your cancer, such as finding the right health care team and dealing with financial and insurance issues. You'll also find lists of questions you should ask, as well [...]
Breast Cancer Glossary
CHC_Blogging2019-10-04T13:38:16-04:00Breast Cancer Glossary The Who, What, Where, When, and, sometimes, Why for Breast Cancer. Provided by Susan G. Komen. View Resource
Making Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T13:27:39-04:00Making Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions Treatment for breast cancer includes some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy. The goal of treatment is to remove the cancer and keep it from coming back. This resource can help you learn more about your [...]
Women’s Health: Common Cancer Diagnoses
CHC_Blogging2019-11-18T12:23:51-05:00Women’s Health: Common Cancer Diagnoses Knowing about the most common cancers that affect women and how to lower your risk or find them early may help save your life or the life of someone you love. Learn about many of the cancers that commonly affect women, [...]
Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
CHC_Blogging2019-11-18T12:07:33-05:00Warning Signs of Breast Cancer Due to the regular use of mammography screening, most breast cancers in the U.S. are found at an early stage, before warning signs appear. However, not all breast cancers are found through mammography. Here are some warning signs to pay attention to. [...]
Treating Breast Cancer Tools and Resources
CHC_Blogging2019-11-18T11:58:16-05:00Treating Breast Cancer Tools and Resources This section discusses treatment for early and locally-advanced breast cancers (stages I, II and III), including invasive ductal carcinoma and invasive lobular carcinoma. Provided by Susan G. Komen. View Resource
End of Life Care for Cancer Patients
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T18:19:24-04:00End of Life Care for Cancer Patients Many patients and their caregivers wonder about the next steps when cancer is very advanced and treatment is no longer working or has been stopped. In this section, you can find information about hospice care, what may happen when [...]