Support for Women with Breast Cancer

The diagnosis of breast cancer has a major impact on a woman and her family. It is essential that at all stages of treatment she is kept fully informed and supported. She may need practical advice (such as how to obtain a prosthesis if she has had a mastectomy) or she may need counselling because of her emotional or psychological state.

There are a number of information and advice services to support women and their friends and families. More information is available from:

Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   BreaCan - Gynaecological and Breast Cancer Support (Victoria)
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Describes services, programs and information provided by BreaCan - Gynaecological and Breast Cancer Support Service
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Psychosocial clinical practice guidelines: information, support and counselling for women with breast cancer
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   These Guidelines provide clear recommendations on the most effective ways of treating anxiety or mood disorders associated with the diagnosis of breast cancer, including the most appropriate interventions to minimise the distress for women in the early stages of breast cancer.
Date:   Jan 2000
Title:   Clinical practice guidelines for the management of advanced breast cancer
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   These guidelines have been developed by a multidisciplinary working party, and are primarily intended for use by all health professionals involved in the management of women with advanced breast cancer. They aim to provide material that will be helpful and supportive to those managing the difficult range of problems that may present.
Date:   Jan 2001
Title:   Information for partners of women with breast cancer
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   When the woman you love has breast cancer written from a males perspective
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Diagnosed with breast cancer
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   You might feel overwhelmed angry scared anxious or upset. These are all very normal responses to being diagnosed with cancer.
Date:   Nov 2006
Title:   Sexuality and breast cancer
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   Breast surgery, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy and chemotherapy often have a significant effect on how women feel about themselves and their attractiveness.
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   Feelings and fears living with breast cancer
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   Sharing your thoughts and feelings with others even painful feelings can help you cope with your diagnosis.
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   Care after breast cancer treatment
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   Looking after your emotional wellbeing is also a very important part of your ongoing care, maybe even years after your first treatment.
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   Breast cancer: just words, not a sentence
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Read Valerie's story, a real-life account of living with breast cancer.
Date:   May 2001
Title:   Breast cancer - Barbara's story
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 45. After the shock of her initial diagnosis she decided not to give in to depression, but to fight her disease.
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   Questions to ask your doctor
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   Questions to ask your doctor that could help you decide about the treatment of your breast cancer.
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   Impact on children
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   Children often have difficulty adjusting to cancer in the family especially if it affects a parent or brother or sister. It is particularly difficult if the person with cancer is in hospital or looks different.
Date:   Oct 2003
Title:   Support and palliative care
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   Palliative care includes care at home or in hospitals, hospices or palliative care units for people whose disease cannot be cured. Palliative care focuses not only on physical symptoms but on emotional well-being, relationships with others and spiritual needs.
Date:   Jun 2004
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