We are currently carrying out support programs for those who have
undergone or are undergoing breast cancer treatment, such as surgery,
chemotherapy, or radiotherapy and want to share their experience
with those in similar situations.
Details of Support Program
The support program provides opportunities for those with breast cancer
to gather and talk about the following themes, to relax and
enjoy themselves.
Living at Your Own Pace
Support Program for Women with Breast Cancer
You are not the only one suffering.
With your therapy, family, and work,
sometimes you feel the need to stop and take a deep breath.
"Living at Your Own Pace"
Based on this theme, we have launched a support program for women
with breast cancer to gather and talk with each other.
Dates
Apr. 9, May 14, Jun. 11,
Jul. 9, Sep. 10, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, 2005
Jan. 14, Mar. 11, 2006
Every second Saturday of the month except February and August.
No meetings in October due to the symposium on October 29th
(Saturday).
Time
13:00 to 14:30
Place
Meeting Room 2
5F, Research Center for Development of Nursing Practice, St.
Luke's College of Nursing
Hiroko Komatsu (Professor, St. Luke's
College of Nursing), etc.
Hisako Kanai (Assistant Nurse Manager, St. Luke's International
Hospital), etc.
Registration
Please register in advance by fax or
email
Please write "Registration to Participate in Breast Cancer
Support Program," with your name, address, telephone
number, email, etc. and the date on which you wish to participate.
Registration Enquiries
Research Center for Development of Nursing
Practice, St. Luke's College of Nursing
3-8-5 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045
Fax: +81-3-6226-6387 e-mail：rcdnp-nintei@slcn.ac.jp / rcdnp02@slcn.ac.jp
Handouts
Treatments and Flow of Therapy
During the meetings we distribute handouts on treatment details,
flow of therapy, and what family and friends can do in order to
relieve patients' concerns.
If you wish to have a copy of any of the handouts, please send the title of the booklet you want, your name and address, a self-addressed envelope, and a 390 yen stamp to the following address:
Research Center for Development
of Nursing Practice, St. Luke's College of Nursing
3-8-5 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045
Fax: +81-3-6226-6387
Living with Someone Important
This booklet provides information to the
families and friends of patients undergoing chemotherapy, to
deepen understanding and knowledge of the illness and therapy.
It helps them learn how to deal with and support the patients.
Living at Your Own Pace
Chemotherapy and My Life
(Explanation of Adverse Effects)
This booklet helps patients manage their lives
while continuing to undergo chemotherapy, in order to learn
about the treatment they are on, and how to lead better
and more comfortable lives using methods suited to them
at their own pace.
Living at Your Own Pace
Chemotherapy and My Life
EC Therapy (Description of Therapy)
This booklet provides
a clear explanation of the EC therapy which combines two types
of anticancer agents, and flow of the treatment, adverse effects,
etc.
My Life
Self-Care Notebook
This notebook is useful for patients to
write down their program during treatment to keep better track
of their condition. By putting their feelings into perspective
and writing them down, it will help communication with doctors
and nurses.
Relaxation Cassette Tape
You can listen to the sample first-portion of the tape
*Sample
This relaxation tape
contributes to anxiety relief in patients.
Video for breast cancer patients
Video providing useful information on
treatment and daily life
Pamphlets in the Hospital [Manmotome®]
Manmotome®
What is Manmotome® biopsy (vacuum-assisted breast biopsy)?
Micro calcification lesions can be tested accurately. [Breastopia]
Breast Cancer
For women scheduled to undergo breast cancer treatment (St.
Luke's International Hospital Breast Cancer Clinic)
Breast Cancer Dictionary (Akebonokai)
If you suspect breast cancer (St. Luke's International Hospital
Breast Cancer Clinic)
Chemotherapy
For women scheduled to undergo breast cancer treatment (St.
Luke's International Hospital Breast Cancer Clinic)
Breast Cancer Dictionary (Akebonokai)
If you suspect breast cancer (St. Luke's International Hospital
Breast Cancer Clinic)
Corrective Underwear
Self-confidence is charming. Coloplast helps give you a reassuring
smile. (KEA-Kobo Ltd.)
For women who have had breast surgery to be more beautiful and
happier. (Yukor Co., Ltd.)
Wacoal Remamma (Wacoal corp.)
Healthy and Happy. Back to Days Before Surgery (Bright-Eyes
Corporation)
---------------Message to Breast Cancer Patients---------------
Breast reconstruction
Do you know about breast reconstruction? (Breast Surgery Clinic)
Wig
What we can do for you (Artnature Inc.)
If you have worries about your hair (Svenson Japan Inc.)
Technical Readers
Empirical Research for Development of Cancer Daycare Models
