Original Research
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2012.
Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH, Suzanne M. Miller, PhD, Danielle Crookes, MPH, Venk Kandadai, MPH, Kuang Yi Wen, PhD, Rachel E. Slamon, BS, Jeanne Chaivous, MSW
Cancer patients face a myriad of psychosocial and practical issues.
Exculuding skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women.
The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center (NPBCC) is a comprehensive breast care center, providing screening, diagnosis, treatment, outreach, and supportive services.
Extensive reports have documented the relationship between lifestyle changes and morbidity/ mortality associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Patient navigation in cancer care refers to the individualized care provided to breast cancer patients, families, and caregivers to ease multiple barriers and facilitate timely access to qualified medical and psychosocial care.
Current literature suggest that patients with cancer experience distress.