Below you will find our Los Angeles County Breast Health Resource Guide, 10th Edition, which has been divided into sections by chapter.  To view a chapter online, click the corresponding link below.  To save this file to your computer, right click the link and choose "Save Target As..."

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Page #
Chapter Description
6-14 Early Detection
  • FAQs About Early Detection
  • FAQs About Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
  • FAQs About Clinical Breast Exam (CBE)
  • FAQs About Mammography
  • Breast Health Information Resources
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Programs
  • Other Low and No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Resources
  • MQSA Certified Mammography Facilities Information
15-25 Treatment
  • Treatment Options
  • Questions to Ask About Treatment
  • Questions to Ask Regarding Surgery
  • Partner With Your Doctor
  • Treatment Information Resources
  • Low Cost Medication
  • Second Opinions
  • Low- and No-Cost Breast Cancer Treatment Resources
  • Cancer Centers
  • Questions to Ask Regarding Cancer Centers
  • Cancer Center Resources
  • Cancer Center Referrals
  • Clinical Trials
  • FAQs About Clinical Trials
  • Questions to Ask About Clinical Trials
  • Clinical Trial Referrals
27-28 Breast Reconstruction
  • Types of Breast Reconstruction
  • Questions to Ask About Reconstructive Surgery
  • Breast Reconstruction Resources
29-37 Prostheses-Bras-Wigs-Hats
  • Questions to Ask About Prostheses and Bras
  • Prostheses, Bras, Hats and Wigs Resources
  • Prostheses and Wigs Bank
38-44 Lymphedema
  • FAQs About Lymphedema
  • Lymphedema Resources
45-47 Home Health Care
  • Questions to Ask About Home Health Care
  • Home Health Care Resources
  • Medical Equipment
  • Questions to Ask About Medical Equipment
  • Medical Equipment Resources
48-50 Hospice
  • Questions to Ask About Hospice
  • Hospice Referral Resources
51-54 Insurance and Legal Resources
  • Questions to Ask About Your Insurance
  • Insurance Resources
  • Legal Resources
56-68 Advocacy, Education and Information
  • Advocacy, Education and Information Resources
  • Patient Navigation
  • Patient Navigation Resources
  • Cancer Survivor Resources
  • Internet Resources
  • Free Publication Resources
70-76 Support Services and Counseling
  • Support Groups
  • Support Group Referrals
  • Counseling
  • Questions to Ask About Counseling
  • Counseling Resources
77-80 Translation and Interpretation Services
  • Interpretation
  • Questions to Ask About Interpretation Services
  • Utilizing an Interpreter Effectively
  • Interpretation and Translation Resources
81-83 Transportation Resources
84-93 Additional Services
  • Food Resources
  • Housing and Shelter Resources
  • Public Benefits and Financial Resources
  • Utility Discounts
94-102 Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • 12 Ways to Improve Your Overall Health and Reduce Your Cancer Risk
  • Healthy Eating Before, During and After Treatment
  • Nutrition Resources
  • Fitness and Exercise
  • How to Get Started
  • Physical Activity Programs
  • Wellness Resources:
    • Smoking Cessation Programs
    • Substance Abuse Treatment Programs and Referrals
    • Weight Control Programs
103-108 Low and No-Cost Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Services
  • FAQs About Pelvic Examinations, Pap Tests and HPV
  • Low & No-Cost Cervical Cancer Screening Resources and Diagnostic Services
  • Low & No-Cost Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Referrals
  • Low & No-Cost Cervical Cancer Treatment Resources
  • Low & No-Cost HPV Vaccine Resources
109-113 Glossary of Terms

 


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