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WORRIED ABOUT BREAST CANCER ?
Breast Clinic Appointments An initial Guide GP to scans, types of biopsy and waiting results.
Breast Screening In Depth Guide to getting an abnormal result from the screening programme and possible outcomes. With frequently asked questions section.
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NEWLY DIAGNOSED
Breast Cancer and You Diagnosis, Treatment and the future outlined BCC
In It Together For partners of people with breast cancer BCC
How Are You Feeling ? Understanding Emotional Effects - When First Diagnosed and Throughout Treatment. Mac
Treating Breast Cancer Overview of Results and Treatments BCC
Mummy's Lump Well Illustrated Book to read with younger children which explains breast cancer
Talking To Your Children and Teenagers About Breast Cancer BCC
Understanding Breast Cancer in Women
Understanding Breast Cancer in Men
Younger Women With Breast Cancer (BCC)
Fertility and Breast Cancer Treatment BCC
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TYPES OF BREAST CANCER (MOST COMMONLY DIAGNOSED)
Inflammatory Breast Cancer BCC Factsheet
Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer IDC Most common type of BC (75%) Invasive of no special type. BCC
Understanding DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ) The earliest form of breast cancer. Mac
Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer BCC
Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Mac info page
For more uncommon types see below
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UNCOMMON TYPES OF BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Paget's Disease (Eczema Appearance of Nipple and/or Discharge) BCC
Phyllodes Malignant and BorderlineTumours Mac
Medullary Cancer 3-5% Often associated with BRCA1
Metaplastic Cancer Quite rare and little researched at present
Mucinous aka Colloid Breast Cancer 2% often in those over 60 years BCC
Tubular Breast Cancer Uncommon form of breast cancer (only 2%) BCC
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CHEMOTHERAPY / RADIOTHERAPY / HERCEPTIN
Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer (generally - inc iv lines & ports) BCC
Eribulin aka Halaven For secondary BC where other chemo has previously been given
FEC Chemotherapy Combination Regime (3 separate drugs) BCC Booklet
Docetaxel / Taxotere (NOT Taxol see below) BCC Factsheet
Paclitaxel aka Taxol (NOT Docetaxel see above) BCC Factsheet
AC Chemo Combination Adriamycin (Doxorubicin) and Cyclophosphamide Mac
CMF Chemo Combination Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate and 5 Fluorouracil Mac
EC Chemo Combination Cyclophosphamide and Epirubicin (same as FEC but without the F part)
TC Chemo Combination Taxotere / Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide
Xeloda also known as Capecitabine Oral Chemotherapy given for regional recurrence or secondary BC.
RADIOTHERAPY
Radiotherapy for Primary (early) Breast Cancer BCC
Understanding Radiotherapy In Depth Guide Covers All Rads inc BC and Secondaries
HERCEPTIN
Herceptin / Trastuzumab BCC Booklet
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SURGERY
Preparing for Your Operation and Recovery BCC Booklet
Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery BCC Booklet
Problems After Surgery Seroma, Lymphodema, Cording and Other Post Op Concerns (BCC)
Beginners Guide To BRCA1 and BRCA2 Royal Marsden Booklet
Risk Reducing Breast Surgery BRCA 1/2 Genetic Considerations etc. Also Explains Bi-Lateral Mastectomies With Various Recon Type Post Op Images.
TREATMENT SIDE EFFECTS
Controlling Symptoms of Cancer Treatment Side Effects New publication 100 pages covering a wide range of symptoms from cancer treatment side effects.
Cording also known as AWS (Axillary Web Syndrome) US
Side Effects of Cancer Treatments Covers side effects of all treatment types
Coping With Fatigue Understanding Extreme Tiredness Caused by Cancer Treatments
Coping With Hair Loss Help with All Topics Regarding Hair Loss
Nail Changes From Chemotherapy - Help with splitting, discolouration and varnishing tips for protection. ABCN
Hand and Foot Syndrome (Palmar Plantar) Sore hands and feet from chemo (see also Peripheral Neuropathy)
Breast Radiotherapy - Possible Long Term Side Effects
Menopausal Symptoms And Breast Cancer Treatment BCC
Eating Problems and Cancer Help With Sore Mouth, Taste Changes, Constipation
Recipe Book for people affected by Cancer Treatments. Recipes for Sore Mouth, Taste Issues, Nausea, Appetite etc
Cellulitis - Symptoms and causes and links to Lymphoedema - If you suspect Cellulitis get this checked out ASAP
Understanding Lymphoedema Macmillan Booklet 90 pages
Reducing The Risk of Lymphoedema BCC Booklet
Living With Lymphoedema after breast cancer BCC Factsheet
Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer Treatments NOS Quick Guide Factsheet
Osteoporosis In Depth Guide to causes and prevention regarding breast cancer BCC Booklet
Bone Health Treatments and Their Effects on Bone Strength (Not Bone Cancer)
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HORMONAL THERAPIES / AROMATASE INHIBITORS (AI'S)
Controlling hormones when diagnosed ER / PR positive
Faslodex also known as Fulvestrant BCC
Tamoxifen BCC
Zoladex also know as Goserelin BCC
HRT and increased risk of breast cancer Breakthrough Cancer
Ovarian Ablation and Suppression Halting ovary oestrogen production BCC
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SECONDARY BREAST CANCER
Understanding Secondary Breast Cancer Mac
Secondary Breast Cancer in the Bone BCC
Secondary Breast Cancer in the Brain BCC
Secondary Breast Cancer in the Liver BCC
Secondary Breast Cancer in the Lung BCC
Secondary Breast Cancer Resource Pack BCC 130 pages
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POST TREATMENT - LIFE AFTER CANCER - HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Work and Cancer Guide covering cancer and/or treatments affecting your ability regarding work.
Your Follow Up After Breast Cancer BCC
Managing the Late Effects of Breast Cancer Deals with Ongoing Side Effects and emotions post treatment.
Your Feelings After Cancer Treatment Emotions and Fears of Recurrence, Isolation
Your Body Intimacy and Sex During and After Treatment BCC
After The Treatment Finishes - Then What ? Dr Peter Harvey Help with understanding emotional feelings of what you have been through when all the appointments end.
Life After Cancer Treatment Physical Effects, Work, Lifestyle, Relationships, Finances
Help With The Cost of Cancer Guide to Benefits / Financial Help for those with Cancer
Cancer and Complimentary Therapies Information About Complimentary and Alternative Therapies
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Last Update
20th Sept 2015
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George & Jackie
