Patient Education Library
This wide range of information is given to you from Roswell Park experts and trusted organizations that specialize in this area of healthcare.
We understand the worry and confusion that comes with a diagnosis of breast cancer.
In addition to comprehensive, superior medical care, Roswell Park provides a holistic range of services to help you cope with the physical, emotional, practical and day-to-day concerns related to your illness, treatment and lifelong wellness. These services are available to all Roswell Park patients, but are particularly helpful to those with breast cancer.
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Rehabilitation services
All Roswell Park patients who undergo breast surgery will meet with a physical therapist as part of their immediate post-surgery treatment to learn about precautions and exercises for self-care and lymphedema prevention. Later, breast cancer patients resume physical therapy to rebuild strength and restore shoulder mobility and function. Rehabilitation Services are located on the Ground Floor of Roswell Park’s Main Hospital.
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Lymphedema care
Lymphedema is a condition that sometimes occurs after cancer surgery that removes several lymph nodes. Lymph fluid may build-up in that area of the body, causing swelling and discomfort. Breast cancer patients are at particular risk after breast surgery that also removes several lymph nodes from the nearby underarm. Our Lymphedema program care offers specialized treatment to reduce swelling and discomfort and prevent infection. This service is available to any cancer patient who experiences lymphedema, including patients who may have had cancer care elsewhere. Lymphedema care is provided through our Rehabilitation Services on the Ground Floor of Rowell Park’s Main Hospital. To seek lymphedema care here, talk to your Roswell Park care team, or call 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355).
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Sexual Health Clinic
Cancer and cancer treatment impact ability to interact intimately in a number of ways. This clinic, specifically for women, addresses issues such as low libido, pain with sex, anxiety, depression, body image, changes in anatomy or function of the genitals, breasts or skin, and other factors that affect sexual life.
Learn more about our Sexual Health Clinic
The 11 Day Power Play Cancer Resource Center
The Resource Center is a calm, welcoming place where patients and their families can find information, comfort and connection, in addition to educational classes, support groups and guidance in navigating hair loss, throughout their cancer journeys. To speak with a Resource Center representative, please call 716-845-8659, option 1. To listen to a recorded list of all Resource Center activities taking place this week, please call 716-845-8659, option 3.
Resource Center Breast Cancer Support Group - Under 50
New Era Cap Foundation Elevate Salon
We are pleased to offer our complimentary Wig and Head Covering Program at the Elevate Salon for our patients and patients in the Western New York area undergoing cancer treatment and experiencing hair loss. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 716-845-8659, option 2.
Our programs and services are funded by the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, thanks to generous donations.