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A second part of our program is the availability
either in person or by phone to talk to an experienced nurse
regarding decisions about surgery, reconstruction,
chemotherapy, radiation therapy, breast cancer risk and
genetic counseling and testing. These nurses make contact
with all newly diagnosed patients and are available for the
patients and their family members to clarify questions and
address concerns regarding their diagnosis.
A third part involves breast cancer survivors. A
network of survivors at Breast Imaging of Oklahoma have
formed support groups. These groups are led by a breast
cancer survivor who is also a psychiatric clinical nurse
specialist. Members of these groups are available for
one-on-one visits by phone or in person regarding breast
cancer choices and issues related to coping with the
diagnosis of breast cancer.
There are two groups
available, one for breast cancer survivors under age 40, and
another for women over 40.
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Breast Cancer Support Group |
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WHO:
For any woman diagnosed with breast cancer, of any age
WHEN: 7
p.m. first Thursday of the month
WHERE:
Breast Imaging of Oklahoma, 2601 Kelley Pointe Parkway,
Edmond, Okla.
CONTACT:
Melissa Craft, R.N., M.S.
mcraft@breastok.com or call
(405) 844-2601 ext. 1031 |
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Young Survival Coalition in Oklahoma City
More and more women are being diagnosed with breast cancer
at younger ages. Some of the life issues are different for a
30-year-old woman than for a woman who is 68.
The questions are not so much about their health, but more
about their identity. Uncertainty involves body image, pain
management, sexuality, reconstruction, reproduction, how
their partner views them and how to talk to young children
about the disease.
Melissa Craft ,PHD., R.N., M.S., Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse
with Breast Imaging of Oklahoma facilitates
questions discussed openly in support groups. |
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Young Survival Coalition |
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WHO:
For any breast cancer survivors under age 40, not
necessarily Breast Imaging of Oklahoma
patients
WHAT:
Discussion revolves around age-specific
concerns, such as reproductive issues,
dealing with young children, chemotherapy
options.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday of
the Month
WHERE:
Breast Imaging of Oklahoma, 2601 Kelley Pointe Parkway,
Edmond, Okla.
CONTACT:
Melissa Craft, PHD., R.N., M.S.
mcraft@breastok.com or call
(405) 844-2601 ext. 1031 |
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The
Breast Advocacy program at Breast Imaging of Oklahoma is
composed of three parts. 
