Patient Education

"A Women's Guide to Breast Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis"
This publication, developed by the Cancer Detection Section, is a resource for women undergoing diagnostic work-up for breast cancer and for patients diagnosed with breast cancer. The information included covers various diagnosis and treatment procedures/options available. Review it on our website! Multiple languages available. Pre-printed copies of this publication may ordered from the Medical Board of California.

"What to Expect from a Clinical Breast Examination" (PDF)
This publication, developed by the Cancer Detection Section, is a resource for patients in preparation for a clinical breast examination. Also available in Spanish.

"Breast Self-Examination – Do It For Yourself" (PDF)
This double-sided brochure may be printed in unlimited quantities and distributed to your patients. The brochure is most effective when used with your hands-on BSE instructions by a healthcare clinician. For formatting purposes, it is best printed on legal sized paper (8.5" x 14") and then folded in half twice. Also in Spanish.

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Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness and Informational Materials for Download
Free resources including graphics, posters, brochures, quizzes and other products for promoting breast and cervical cancer awareness in your community are available on the Cancer Detection Section website. Many items are available in several languages, eg English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.