Providing personalized & trusted resources for breast cancer patients, survivors & co-survivors

 
 
 
 
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Learn about Koa Life, Susan G. Komen, UCSF, and Young Survival Coalition’s mission to empower people with breast cancer.

 
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Find the right resources to guide you through your breast cancer journey.

 
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Diagnosis

What happens after your doctor says, “you have breast cancer”? Quick decisions need to be made, and you’re new to breast cancer. You’re not alone, these articles can help.

TYPES OF BREAST CANCER

UNDERSTANDING YOUR BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS

BREAKING DOWN YOUR PATHOLOGY REPORT

GETTING THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

SHOULD I GET A SECOND OPINION?

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR

GENETIC TESTING AT UCSF

UNIQUE ISSUES FOR YOUNG ADULTS

PRESERVING FERTILITY

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Treatments

Prepare yourself and your body for upcoming surgeries, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and radiation. These articles can help you manage the treatments.

TREATMENT OPTIONS AND FAQS

TREATMENT OPTIONS BY STAGE

Treatment and side effects

TREATMENT FOR YOUNG ADULTS

PRESERVING YOUR HAIR

PREPARING FOR CHEMOTHERAPY

GETTING READY FOR RADIATION

10 TIPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR MASTECTOMY

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Post Treatments

What is your identity after a breast cancer diagnosis and treatments? How do you live life now? Learn how to advocate for yourself and your care.

YOUR EMOTIONS AFTER TREATMENT

YOUR BODY AFTER TREATMENT

BREAST CANCER RECOVERY

FOLLOW UP CARE AFTER TREATMENT

PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH STUDIES

LIVING LIFE AFTER BREAST CANCER

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