Foreign Language and Minority Resources
Foreign Language
- American Cancer Society (ACS) Brochure Translations
Multi-Language
The HANYS Breast Cancer Demonstration Project, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society (ACS), has translated three ACS consumer resources into multiple languages. These documents can help teach non-English speaking women the importance of the early detection of breast cancer and breast cancer treatment options. - Australia's National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC) Publications
Multi-Language
The NBCC Web site offers consumer breast health educational tools in English, Greek, Arabic, Polish, and Italian at no charge. Items can be downloaded and ordered from the Web site. - Cancer Links Breast Cancer Page
Multi-Language
This breast cancer links page, available in English and Spanish, contains links to sites in 12 languages including English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. - Chinese Vocabulary List containing Breast Health/Cancer Terms
This breast cancer English - Chinese vocabulary page is from a program sponsored by WGBH, Boston. - Health on the Net's (HON) Breast Cancer Page
French Language
Resources including medical images and Web site links. - Universite de Leige Breast Cancer Page
French Language
Page contains resources including medical images and Web site links. - CâncerLinks - Hospital do Câncer - A.C. Camargo, São Paulo Brasil
Portuguese/English/Spanish Language
This cancer links page is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. - Entre Mujeres
Spanish Langauge
The Entre Mujeres breast cancer page contains resources for patients whose primary language is Spanish. - Yupi Salud
Spanish Language
Yupi Salud provides users with an extensive list of resources on breast cancer in Spanish. Topics include basic information on breast cancer (cancer de mama), mammography (mamografia), diagnosis (diagnóstico del cáncer de mama), treatment options, breast cancer surgery (cirugía del Cáncer de mama), breast implants, and more. - Breast Cancer: Ask NOAH
English/Spanish Language
The Ask Noah site contains full-text breast cancer information for Patients. It is a collaborative project of CUNY, The Metropolitan New York Library Council, The New York Academy of Medicine and The New York Public Library. The web site is available in English and Spanish. - Diana Dyer, MS, RD Cancer and Nutrition Specialist Homepage
English/Spanish Language
Diana Dyer, a clinical dietitian who has survived cancer three times (breast cancer twice), designed her Web site to counsel cancer patients on nutrition and diet by offering her perspectives on various complementary approaches to improve the quality of life in cancer patients. Her book "A Dietitian's Cancer Story: Information and Inspiration for Recovery and Healing," focuses on breast cancer and is a compilation of nutrition information and complementary therapies and is available from the Web site in English and Spanish. - MEDLINEplus Health Information Breast Cancer Page
English/Spanish Language
MEDLINEplus' Breast Cancer page is intended for both Patients and health professionals with medical questions about breast cancer. Available in English and Spanish, it provides access to extensive information about breast cancer and also has links to Patient health information. - The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
English/Spanish Language
Mautner web page provides: direct services to lesbians with cancer, their partners and caregivers; education and information to the lesbian community about cancer; education to the health care community about the special concerns of lesbians with cancer and their families; and information about advocacy on lesbian health issues in national and local arenas. The web site is available in English and Spanish. - Medicare Official Government Site
English/Spanish/Chinese Languages
This official Medicare site provides visitors information about Medicare benefits, publications, and Web sites with health information. The site also provides information about Medicare coverage for screening and diagnostic mammograms. This site is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
English/Spanish Language
This Komen Foundation site has message posting boards and a National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline in English, Spanish at 800-462-9273. TDD is also available. Grant and funding opportunities are described and downloadable grant applications are available. Breast health and cancer information can be accessed through a direct link to breastcancerinfo.com, an informational service of the Komen Foundation. - Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Spanish Language
The AHRQ site contains clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based practices, and outcomes and effectiveness clinical information. Publications are downloadable. - National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)
Spanish Language
This NCCS site is for cancer survivors of all ages, friends and loved ones, health care providers, professional organizations and agencies, and research and medical centers. Information is presented about a variety of survivorship programs. This site assists online users in finding Internet cancer resources with step-by-step instructions. The Web site is available in English and Spanish. - SHARE - Self-Help for Women with Breast Cancer
Spanish Language
SHARE's services include information hotlines in English and Spanish and materials about peer-led support groups, public education, advocacy, and wellness programs. The Web site is available in English and Spanish. - The Cancer Survival Toolbox - National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Spanish and Chinese Languages
The Cancer Survival Toolbox is a free self-learning audio program to help individuals with cancer learn about practical topics and skills that can help them meet challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Designed to assist individuals who have recently been diagnosed with cancer, it can also help anyone at any stage of illness who is facing hard decisions and changes in life because of cancer. Family members and caregivers can also use this Toolbox on behalf of a child or anyone else with cancer. Available in English in a CD-ROOM and Spanish in book form and audiocassette. Available in Chinese in book form only. - Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Spanish Language
The Y-ME site is designed to be a support and information resource for anyone who has been impacted by breast cancer. It has phone numbers for the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Hotline in English (800-221-2141) and in Spanish (800-986-9505) and an archive of Internet resources. The web site is available in English and Spanish.
Mammography Promotional Tools
- American Cancer Society Publications
Available by calling (800) 227-2345 - The Older you Get, the More You Need a Mammogram
English/Spanish
This leaflet promotes annual mammograms starting at age 40 by stating important reasons to get a mammogram.Provides responses to reasons women frequently state for not having a mammogram, discusses cost concerns, and questions such as “What's it like to get a mammogram?”, and“What happens if they find something?”. - National Cancer Institute Publications
Available online or by calling (800) 422-6237 - Get a Mammogram: Do it for yourself, Do it for your family
English/Chinese/Vietnamese/Tagalog
This brochure was developed by NCI and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and encourages women in their forties and older to get a mammogram every 1 to 2 years. - Mammograms...Not Just Once But For A Lifetime!
English/Spanish - Also in large print & black/white reproducible version
This two-page easy-to-read and reproduce pamphlet defines mammography, describes who needs this examination, and outlines the procedure step-by-step. - Mammograms...Not Just Once But For A Lifetime!
English/Spanish - Available in African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, Caucasian versions
A bookmark featuring a picture of a woman of one of five ethnic backgrounds. This item is sent in packs of 20. - Hagase Un Mamograma...Por Su Salud Y Su Familia
Spanish - Audience: Hispanic women
This 11" x 17" poster encourages a woman to get a mammogram for herself and her family.
(English Translation: "Have a Mammogram...For Yourself and Your Family.")
Resources for Minorities
- The American Medical Association
The American Medical Association cultural competence compendium is a collection of resources for physicians and the public. - Baylor University's Refugee Health - Immigrant Health
This site has cross-cultural resources for promoting health and prevention, and includes cultural profiles of many groups, such as Bosnian, Cambodian/Khmer, Cuban, Ethiopian/Eritrean, Gypsy, Haitian, Indian/Asian, Iraqi, Korean, Kosovar, Kurdish, Laotian, Liberian, Hispanic, Nigerian, Somali, Sudanese, and Vietnamese. - Breast Cancer Resource Directory of North Carolina
The online version of this resource directory includes a comprehensive resource section titled, Ethnicity Specific Resources, featuring information for African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asians.Descriptions and links to numerous information and support organizations and resources for diverse populations are available on this site. - Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities
This site highlights a community partnership that is tailored to women with disabilities and health care providers who work with these patients. The site provides detailed information and pointers on how women with disabilities can work with health care providers to get the care they need. There is also a demonstration for women with special needs on how to properly perform breast self-examinations. The site offers a guide for practitioners who perform breast and gynecological examinations on women with disabilities. Titled Table Manners and Beyond, this guide provides direction for preparing the patient for a successful examination, communicating with the patient, and alternative positioning and transferring. - Cancer Awareness Network for Immigrant Minority Populations (CANIMP)
CANIMP was established to respond to the disparities in utilization and participation of immigrants and minorities in cancer prevention, detection and treatment services. This site includes information regarding breast, cervical, lung, and prostate cancers. CANIMP has a Cancer Services Catalogue that can be accessed at this site, which allows users to search for organizations that specialize in specific types of cancers or cancer-related services in New York City by program name, service, location, and language capability. - Celebrating Life
Celebrating Life is one of the leading foundations in the nation that promotes breast cancer awareness specifically targeting African American women and women of color. This site includes information to encourage and support the advancement of knowledge and awareness of breast cancer risk and prevention in the African American community and for women of color. - Ethnomed
The University of Washington Harborview Medical Center offers a Web site that contains culture-specific information regarding cultural beliefs and medical care. Specific information is available regarding the Cambodian, Chinese, Somali, and Vietnamese cultures. - Let Everyone Participate - Access for People with Limited English Proficiency
This Web site serves as a clearinghouse providing links to information, tools, and technical assistance regarding limited English proficiency and language services for federal agencies, federally assisted programs and community based organizations and individuals. - The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
The Mautner Web page provides direct services to lesbians with cancer, their partners and caregivers; education and information to the lesbian community about cancer; education to the health care community about the special concerns of lesbians with cancer and their families; and information about advocacy on lesbian health issues in national and local arenas. The Web site is available in English and Spanish. - National Asian Women's Health Organization (NAWHO)
NAWHO's National Plan of Action on Asian American Women and Breast Cancer provides critical recommendations for increasing the participation of Asian American women in breast cancer research, outreach and education programs, and advocacy efforts. Site provides information on NAWHO initiatives, advocacy, publications, and more. - National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has created a new publication for Latino cancer survivors, their families and friends, and health care professionals. Siga Adelante: La Vida Después Del Tratamiento Del Cáncer is an adaptation of Life After Cancer Treatment. This resource offers scientific information from health professionals and coping tips from cancer survivors to help them face the challenges of life after treatment. This book is now available at http://www.cancer.gov/espanol/vida-despues-del-tratamiento. To order free copies, call (800) 422-6237. - New York State Department of Health
On the NYSDOH Web Site, the Spanish version of their booklet A Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment is available.Una Guía Que Ayudará A La Mujer Con El Diagnóstico Y Tratamiento Del Cáncer Del Senooffers information on breast biopsy, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer, and includes suggestions on coping, where to find help, and questions to ask the doctor. - Office of Minority Health Resource Center
This site contains minority information on breast cancer including fact sheets, toll-free phone numbers, breast health resources, and links to other organizations. "A Breast Cancer Resource Guide for Minority Women" can be downloaded at the publications link. - Oncology Nursing Society Multicultural Outcomes: Guidelines for Cultural Competence
These guidelines address cultural competency in clinical practice, education and research, toassist health professionals to gain knowledge and skills needed for providing quality care for diverse populations. - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Multicultural Toolkit
This hands-on, problem-based learning kit contains information that can be integrated into patient care and educational, administrative, or research settings. The kit includes resource lists (organizations, websites, journals, research articles), a Microsoftâ PowerPoint slide presentation, and assessment tools, designed to provide the user with a knowledge base for providing culturally competent care to individuals, families, and communities from various ethnic, religious, cultural, or social settings. - National Medical Association Cultural Competence Primer
The National Medical Association Cultural Competence Primer helps health professionals gain awareness of the significance of cultural competence within the clinical practice framework. - University of Washington Medical Center
The University of Washington's Patient and Family Education Services Department offers Cultural Clues tip sheets to help health care professionals gain insight and understanding into patients' preferences, specific to Albanian, African American, Chinese, Korean, Latino, Russian, and Vietnamese cultures. Each tip sheet discusses how specific cultures deal with illness, how medical decisions are made, managing medical news, understanding relationships, improving communications, and cultural norms.
