Breast Reconstruction Guidebook
This pamphlet describes care for after breast reconstruction surgery.
5 Patient Education Resources
Information for Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy: Breast Cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the Breast
This pamphlet answers common questions about receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) of the breast. Topics include why radiation therapy is used to treat breast cancer or DCIS, how long your treatments will take, and common side effects. Also includes information on male breast cancer [previously found in NSCCP-1686].
Living Beyond Cancer: Follow up Care for Breast Cancer Patients
This pamphlet describing recommended follow-up care for breast cancer survivors and what to expect next. This pamphlet also includes available supports and resources.
Sentinel Node Mapping: South Shore Regional Hospital
Sentinel lymph node mapping is a procedure that uses radioactive material (tracers and sometimes blue dye) to map (find) the lymph nodes that drain the area of your cancer. The pamphlet explains what sentinel nodes are, and what will happen before, during, and after the procedure.
What is the Oncotype DX test?
Oncotype DX is a test panel used to predict whether a patient with breast cancer could benefit from chemotherapy in addition to hormone therapy. This pamphlet gives information to help you decide if the Oncotype Dx test is right for you.