See the steps to becoming an empowered advocate
View stories and learn from others with breast cancer
Discover the importance of testing and what treatment options are available
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Take these steps to become an empowered advocate
1Know that knowledge is power!
Use your voice to ask questions, understand your body, and learn all you can from others, including advocacy communities.
2Find the right healthcare team
Having the right team that understands your challenges and aligns with your goals is important for shared decision-making.
3Build a personal support system
Communicate with your family and friends about how they can best support you. Whether it’s with transportation, childcare, or household responsibilities, be sure to share your needs and feelings. They are here to help you!
4Take care of ALL of you
Self-care is important! Taking steps to care for your mind and body may help better equip you for your treatment and beyond.
5Do your research on the best treatment(s) for you
Knowing all your treatment options and the tests that are available to inform these decisions can help you and your doctor make the best choices for you.
See the full list of ways to stay empowered
Ask questions to help you take an active role
Learn as much as possible about a breast cancer diagnosis and available treatment options. The more you know, the more empowered you or your loved one will feel.
Here are some questions you may want to ask your provider
- What type of breast cancer do I have?
- What stage is my breast cancer?
- What are the chances of my cancer coming back after surgery?
- Is my cancer hormone receptor-positive or -negative?
- What is my HER2 status?
- What treatment options would you suggest for me, and why?
- What are the benefits and side effects of each treatment option?
- How long can I wait before deciding about treatment?
Take the full list of questions with you to ask your doctor
Let the experience of others help you
Empowering stories straight from the ones who have lived it.
Let the stories of Deepa, Nina, and Punita boost your confidence in taking on breast cancer.
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Meet DeepaA surgeon diagnosed with node negative, invasive breast cancer who used the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score test to help inform a decision to not get chemotherapy.
Deepa's Story
Watch Deepa share how she found strength while battling breast cancer and how it inspires her work as an oncologist... -
Nina's Story
“When I was diagnosed, my strength came from my faith, family, friends young and old, and from people who had lived through the experience, especially friends.”... -
Punita's Story
“It was important to find a healthcare team in which I had full confidence that they would provide the best care available. I built my team through personal recommendations.”...
Know your testing and treatment options
Learning all you can about what testing means and how it can inform treatment can help you feel empowered about what's next.
Is the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® test right for you or your loved one?
 A genomic test that informs women of their risk of recurrence and if they will benefit from chemotherapy or not |
 Provides a personalized Recurrence Score® result based on how a specific tumor behaves |
 Can help doctors tailor treatment decisions to each unique patient |
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