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Downloadable Breast Cancer Brochures
The following resources are available if you want to learn more about adjuvant or metastatic breast cancer, HER2 status, or treatment options including Herceptin. Some of the brochures can typically be found in your doctor's office or infusion center, while the other resources may be found on breast cancer-related advocacy websites. These resources are for informational purposes only, and are not meant to replace a physician's medical advice.
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| Adjuvant Breast Cancer | |
|---|---|
| HER hope - Understanding HER2+ Breast Cancer | Download (PDF / 920KB) |
| HER hope - Understanding HER2+ Breast Cancer (Spanish) | Download (PDF / 2.6MB) |
| Metastatic Breast Cancer | |
| HER strength - Understanding HER2+ Breast Cancer | Download (PDF / 1.15MB) |
| HER strength - Understanding HER2+ Breast Cancer (Spanish) | Download (PDF / 2.4MB) |
| General Breast Cancer Resources | |
| Fact Sheets | |
| Breast Cancer Fact Sheet | Visit Fact Sheet |
| HER2 Disease in Breast Cancer Fact Sheet | Visit Fact Sheet |
| Booklets | |
| Your Guide to the Breast Cancer Pathology Report | Download (PDF / 576KB) |
| Overcoming Your Fears of Breast Cancer Treatment | Download (PDF / 472KB) |
| Your Guide to Breast Cancer Treatment | Download (PDF / 576KB) |
| Caregiver Support Brochure | Download (PDF / 408KB) |
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- What do Adjuvant and Metastatic mean? Learn more.
Adjuvant Care Is defined as additional treatment given after the main treatment plan to decrease the chance of recurrence. Adjuvant therapy for breast cancer can include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, or biological therapy
Metastatic Breast Cancer Breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body; also referred to as invasive or infiltrating
