After Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
What Newly Diagnosed Women Should Know
Your Pathology Report
Understanding the collection of information that describes a patient’s breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Staging
Summarizes information about how far a cancer has spread.
Breast Cancer Treatment
There have been many life-saving advances, giving women more treatment options than ever.
Life After Treatment
I’m finished with treatment…What now?
Support After Diagnosis
Finding assistance available for anyone living with breast cancer.
SO YOU’VE BEEN DIAGNOSED…
“It’s Breast Cancer”

What Newly Diagnosed Women Should Know
Never Go To Any Doctors Visit Alone
Often after hearing the words: “It’s Cancer”, you can’t focus to listen to anything else. You should bring another set of ears to your visit (ie. spouse, partner, friend, or family member). They can ask the questions you are afraid to ask and can take notes for you to review later.
Know Your Doctor And Understand What You Need From Them
- Does your doctor explain everything to you in a manner you can understand?
- Has your doctor given you copies of your pathology report, shown you your mammograms and other imaging studies?
- Does your doctor take the time to listen to you?
- Do you feel connected to your doctor?
- Do you feel like during this journey, this will be a partner?
- Have all the options been discussed with you?
- Do they suggest additional sources of support or education?
Sit down with your doctor and understand your pathology. Knowledge is power and you will feel more comfortable with your treatment plan if you understand your breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Resources
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Am. Society of Plastics & Recon. Surgery
- American Cancer Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Centers Disease Control & Prev. (CDC)
- Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
- East Georgia Cancer Coalition
- Know Your Breast Cancer
- Lynn Sage Cancer Research Center
- National Comp. Cancer Network (NCCN)
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- National Society of Genetic Counselors
- SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancer
- Susan G. Komen
- Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
- Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
- Young Survival Coalition