You Have a Voice in Your Breast Cancer Journey

Support. Information. Empowered Decisions.

Facing early-stage breast cancer? You don’t have to navigate it alone.
At the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation, we believe that knowledge is power—and that every woman deserves to make informed choices about her health and care.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Dartmouth College with support from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to offer a free, research-based decision-making resource for individuals recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer.

Early-stage breast cancer?

Our new resource—developed in partnership with Dartmouth College—helps you explore treatment options and make informed choices based on what matters most to you.

What You’ll Find in This Resource

This helpful guide is designed to support conversations between patients, caregivers, and health professionals around surgical treatment options, including:

  • Lumpectomy (breast-conserving surgery) with radiation

  • Mastectomy (removal of the entire breast)

The resource will help you:

✔️ Understand your treatment options
✔️ Make better decisions about your care
✔️ Reflect on what matters most to you

Questions It Helps Answer

  • What does this treatment involve?

  • Will the cancer come back?

  • How long will I live?

  • What are the side effects?

  • When can I return to work or family life?

  • Are the treatment outcomes the same?

You'll also find guidance on additional considerations like mental health, financial help, support groups, and more.

Download or Request the Pamphlet

You can access the resource in two ways:

🔗 Click here to download the resource now
📍 Ask a volunteer at the FLHCF for a copy

About This Initiative

This project was made possible by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and is part of our mission to center patients, uplift voices, and provide equitable care for all.

Together, we are rewriting the story of breast cancer—with you at the center.