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Understanding Breast Cancer gives
busy health care professionals the educational
resource they need. Patients are demanding
more education, but find the information available
on the Internet too fragmented and the studies
in medical journals too advanced to help them.
The OIES™ provides reliable, comprehensive
and accesible cancer information. It educates
your patients while allowing you to focus on individualized
care.
Understanding Breast Cancer is
also an invaluable resource for clinicians
dealing with this difficult condition. Featuring
a clinical level with a detailed examination of
patterns of spread and discussions of the principles
of oncology, it introduces health care professionals
to the central issues in the treatment of the
disease.
A comprehensive guide to breast cancer and its treatment, both patients and clinicians can explore content sections such as:
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What is Breast Cancer?
This section gives patients and novice health
professionals an important introduction
to breast cancer. It includes a discussion of
risk factors and statistics about the disease.
Easy-to-understand interactive diagrams explain
cancer, and the anatomy and physiology of the
breast.
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Prevention and Early Detection
Early detection is important because the sooner
a tumor can be detected, the greater the chance
that cancer is caught at an early stage when the
possibility of cure is highest. This section
describes the available screening techniques (e.g.,
mammography, physical examination and breast self-examination)
and guidelines for screening in the United
States and Canada. In addition, a discussion of
risk factors provides insight into the causes
of the disease and how prevention may be
possible.
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Diagnosis
The Diagnosis section focuses on recognizing symptoms,
understanding investigations and tests,
staging breast cancer and evaluating prognosis.
It describes the symptoms of breast cancer, the
methods used to detect it (e.g., mammograms, biopsy,
ultrasound, bone scan, CT scan, stereotactic imaging)
and the various factors that influence prognosis.
Illustrative graphics and animations contrast
the different types of breast cancer (DCIS, LCIS,
etc.) and reveal how the different stages describe
the progress of the disease.
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Treatments
The Treatments section discusses both treatment
decision-making and the details of each
of the primary therapies for breast cancer: surgery,
radiation therapy, hormonal therapy and chemotherapy.
It clearly shows what to expect from each treatment
approach, providing answers to the questions:
Why are these treatments used? How do these treatments
work? What will happen during my visits? How will
I manage my side effects? For each type of treatment,
narrated 3-D animations and diagrams reinforce
the key concepts.
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Supportive Care
The Supportive Care section focuses on the medical,
psychological and social services that help
patients cope with the many challenges of breast
cancer and its treatment. The topics include managing
symptoms and side effects, sexuality and body
image, diet and nutrition, pain management, relaxation
techniques and complementary therapies. Sections
on palliative care, spiritual support, psychological
support and quality of life help patients address
difficult emotional issues. Information on how
to get in touch with support groups and
services allows patients to seek out further assistance.
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Genetics
About 5% to 10% of women with breast cancer have
an inherited predisposition for the disease.
The Genetics section provides an overview of basic
genetics and describes how the two major breast
cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2)
affect the likelihood of developing the disease.
Approaches to managing risk through genetic
testing and genetic counseling are also thoroughly
covered.
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Resources
In addition to the wealth of information contained
in this program, the Resources section provides
references to other printed and online resources.
A comprehensive glossary contains the medical
terms used in the program, with clear definitions
and audio narrations that teach proper pronunciation.
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Clinical Level
The Clinical Level is directed at medical professionals
and more experienced patients. Featuring case
studies, discussions of the latest research
and pathology studies, it introduces users to
the principles of oncology and the key issues
in the treatment of breast cancer.
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Interactive Learning
Anatomy Mode. Three-dimensional
interactive images allow users to explore complex
details of anatomy and understand the effects
of cancer on the body.
Animations. Animations reveal simplicity in complex ideas and procedures. They demonstrate and reinforce key concepts in a dynamic, easy-to-understand format.
Patient Interviews. The Patient Interview Videos, patients and caregivers tell their stories and offer their viewpoints. This unique component offers real-life examples of people dealing with every stage of cancer and allows users to share in the experiences of others.
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