KNOWLEDGE IS POWER FOR BREAST CANCER WARRIORS
It’s a cliché, but cliches often have their roots in common sense. As a breast cancer survivor, you need to co-pilot your post-treatment journey back to good health. The Alala Cancer Society is just one of the organizations whose mission is “to identify, organize, solicit, and provide access to resources to support individuals and communities in the fight against cancer.” See below to understand the key reasons why Alala believes empowerment of breast cancer warriors is key to your healing journey.
7 KEY POINTS:
Informed Decision Making = Participation
Knowledge equips patients with information about their condition, treatment options, potential side effects, and prognosis. As a patient with knowledge you can actively participate in decisions regarding your care. In this way, you can ensure that your treatment plan aligns with your preferences, values, and health goals.
Knowledge Reduces Anxiety
Knowledge Improves Your Ability to Communicate with Healthcare Providers
Knowledge Encourages Advocacy for Self-Care
Pooled Knowledge Makes Everyone Stronger
Up-to-date Knowledge May Mean You’re First in Line!
Knowledge Can Help You Kick Start Your Wellness Journey Back to Good Health
Overall, empowering you, the breast cancer patient, with knowledge has no downside! It not only enhances your understanding of the treatment and healing process, but it also gives you confidence, and enables you to actively participate in your own care, cope with challenges during and after treatment, and ultimately return to good health.