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Cathy Bueti, widowed at age 25 and a seven-year survivor of breast cancer, shares highlights from her memoir.
Runtime: 25 minutes

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming. The disease and its treatment can create unique challenges not just for the patient, but for her family and friends as well.

In this section, you can learn about Memorial Sloan-Kettering's comprehensive support services and other resources for people who have been diagnosed with cancer, as well as their loved ones.

  • Communicating with Your Healthcare Team
    In order to feel confident about the medical treatments you are receiving, it's important to have clear and comfortable communication with the doctors, nurses, social workers, and other professionals involved in your care.
  • Emotional Issues
    This section reviews some of the feelings you and those close to you may be experiencing during and after breast cancer treatment.
  • Psychosocial Services
    Psychosocial support specialists are available for patients with breast cancer, their families, and their caregivers.
  • Nutrition
    Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after treatment can help a patient feel better and stay stronger.
  • Rehabilitation
    Exercise can help patients maintain their range of motion and strength so that they can return to their normal routine after treatment is completed.
  • Sexual Health
    Counselors at Memorial Sloan-Kettering's Sexual Health Program at the Barbara White Fishman Women's Health Center are available to discuss and address patients' concerns.
  • Social Issues
    This section addresses the possible effects of a breast cancer diagnosis and its subsequent treatment on social relationships with family and friends. Also discussed are your rights in the workplace, health insurance, and financial concerns.
  • Survivorship
    People facing the challenges of cancer survivorship can access a variety of support services.
  • Other Support Programs
    We understand that life is different after a diagnosis of cancer. Memorial Sloan-Kettering offers a wide range of programs for breast cancer patients and their caregivers.
Last Updated: Dec. 12, 2008
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