Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness
Are you up to date on your cancer screenings? Mammograms, pap smears, and colon screenings are crucial for early detection, often catching cancer before symptoms appear.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—take this as your reminder to schedule a mammogram and invest in your health. Early detection increases the chances of successful treatment, while waiting for symptoms can lead to more challenging outcomes.
Remember, cancer can affect anyone, even those without known risk factors. Take charge of your health and see below to schedule your appointment.
Anthem Blue Cross:
Call an Anthem Health Guide at (800) 234-4333 or find a doctor through your Sydney Health. If you haven't downloaded the Sydney Health mobile app yet, or visit the link below.
Click here:
https://sydneyapp.onelink.me/lS55/d200b7b3?af_qr=tru
Blue Shield of California:
Call Blue Shield Connect at (888) 499-5532 or find a doctor by logging into the blueshieldca.com/fad/home, or visit the link below.
Click here:
https://www.blueshieldca.com/fad/home
Kaiser Permanente:
Schedule an appointment by kp.org/appointments, or visit the link below.
Click here:
https://kp.org/appointments
Mental Health Care Options for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Living with metastatic breast cancer is tough—both physically and mentally. Find strength through support and emotional healing.
What Almost Dying Taught Me About Living
Author Suleika Jaouad shares her journey of finding meaning after cancer in a powerful TED Talk. How do you start over when life is interrupted?
Watch Now:
https://cvt.crediblemind.com/videos/what-almost- dying-taught-me-about-living
How to Navigate the Emotional Challenges of Breast Cancer: Tips from a Psychiatrist and Survivor
Breast cancer brings emotional challenges. Psychiatrist and survivor Dr. Stephanie H. Cho offers tips to support mental well- being through every stage of the journey.
The resources above will share helpful information on these topics and more. These articles, podcasts and videos are meant to be informative and are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.