Care Team for

Medical Oncologist/Nurse Practitioner / Dr. Young or Wendy NP 719-776-5454
Primary Care Physician / Dr.
Breast Surgeon / Dr.
Breast Navigator / Sharon Halla, RN 719-776-5955
Genetic Counselor / Kate Crow 719-776-6919

Follow-up Care

TEST / FREQUENCY / PROVIDER
Mammogram / Completed:
MRI / Yearly
Completed: / Penrad Imaging
Physical exam: / Every year / Primary Care Provider
Pelvic examination / Every year / OB/GYN
Breast
self-examination / Every month / Self

*The above are guidelines typical to most patients. You may require different tests and/or frequencies depending on your individual needs.

What to Report / Considerations
You should report these symptoms
if persistent: / Following these considerations can help promote a healthy lifestyle after treatment:
●Arm swelling / ●Smoking cessation
●Bone pain / ●Weight control/maintenance
●Chest pain / ●Healthy, low-fat diet
●Shortness of breath or
difficulty breathing / ●Regular follow-up care following
above guidelines
●New lumps / ●Exercise/regular activity
●Swelling in legs / ●Limited alcohol consumption
●Fractures / ●Calcium/Vitamin D supplement
●Palpitations / ●Follow Recommendations for
●Depression / Cancer Prevention (see next page)

Recommendations for Cancer Prevention

(courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research)

1. Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.

2. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.

3. Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods

(particularly processed foods high in added sugar, or low in fiber, or high

in fat).

4. Eat more of a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes such as beans.

5. Limit consumption of red meats (such as beef, pork and lamb) and avoid processed meats.

6. If consumed at all, limit alcoholic drinks to 2 for men and 1 for women a day.

7. Limit consumption of salty foods and foods processed with salt (sodium).

8. Don’t use supplements to protect against cancer.

Resources

BreastCancer.org

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.Their mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer.

FORCE

FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered) is a web-based, national support group for women with increased risks for breast/ovarian cancer due to family history or known genetic mutations.

Bright Pink

“Bright Pink is a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. We arm young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, and offer companionship and empathy during their journey. We empower them to take control of their breast and ovarian health and in turn, grant them the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life.”

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