"At the Race, I see so many people with others - this event makes my heart smile. As a breast cancer survivor (and thriver), I know this event is tremendously reinforcing for all who participate."
Helping You > Treatment
In the past two decades, great improvements have been made in the
treatment of breast cancer. Although each woman’s treatment will be slightly different,
it generally involves some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal
therapy and/or trastuzumab (Herceptin). Deciding on a particular treatment is as much a
personal matter for women as it is a medical one. Some health care facilities are listed
below with contact information. Connect to www.komen.org for a description of each treatment
option and its risks and benefits.
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Dean Health System is committed to improving the health of our community
through partnership, innovation, integrity, responsiveness and financial wisdom.
Dean Health Resource Center (www.deancare.com/dhs/hrc/contact.asp) provides information
and resources about breast cancer. Breast Cancer Screening - Dean Health Plan (HMO) early detection program with
regular mammograms. Mammograms, plastic surgery, reconstruction. Electronic media, community
resources information, printed material. Numerous Health Programs including information on
clinical research. Dean also offers various support groups in conjunction with St. Mary's
Medical Center.
Website: http://www.deancare.com
Email: dhrc@deancare.com
Phone: 800.576.8773
Secondary Phone: Dean Resource Center-West: 608.824.4413 East: 608.260.2700 or Toll Free: 800.279.9966
Address: Dean Resource Center, Madison, WI
Komen Madison Affiliate Grant Recipient
Lymphedema Therapy – Two certified lymphedema therapists will evaluate each individual to create a personalized program to decrease edema/swelling. Each program consists of the following:
Lymphedema evaluations and treatments are covered by most insurances and Medicare.
Website: http://www.glrehab.com
Email: glmelissam@charterinternet.com
To learn more about lymphedema or to schedule an appointment, contact any one of the four clinics listed:
Phone: 608.833.2017
Address: 7707 N. Brookline Dr., Madison, WI 53719
Phone: 608.527.4390
Address: 600 2nd Ave., New Glarus, WI 53574
Phone: 608.882.6557
Address: 470 Garfield Ave., Evansville, WI 53536
Phone: 608.848.1694
Address: 201 W. Verona, Ste 101, Verona, WI 53593
Outreach with a focus on Latino/Hispanic women to increase awareness
on breast cancer. Latinos can be connected to the Wisconsin Well Women Program, which
provides preventative-health screening services to women with little or no health insurance
coverage. Well Woman pays for mammograms, pap tests, and certain health screenings.
Phone: 608.263.3111
Address: Wingra Family Medicine Center, 701 Dane Street, Madison, WI 53713
Komen Madison Affiliate Grant Recipient
To heal this day, to teach for tomorrow, to embrace excellence always,
to serve our communities - for a lifetime of quality health care.
On site breast care services manager will help you throughout the diagnostic process by
providing information on breast health and answering questions on breast health. Sponsors
numerous support groups online and held at various locations. Screening and diagnostic
tools. Surgical services and information. Genetic counseling, physical and occupational
therapy, biopsies, lymphedema products and services.
Website: http://www.meriter.com/
Community resource library with internet access (www.meriter.com/mhs/hospital/library.htm)
Phone: Community Health Education Center and Support Resources: 608.267.5900
General Information: 608.267.6000
Post-mastectomy products (Meriter Homestretch 608.287.2424)
Address: 202 S Park Street, Madison, WI 53715
Komen Madison Affiliate Grant Recipient
Turville Bay is located in Madison, WI on Lake Monona at Turville Bay.
Turville Bay is a comprehensive Radiation Oncology Center that provides Radiation Therapy
for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. It offers a serene, beautiful environment
that is designed for the care and comfort of patients, as well as state-of-the-art
technologies and treatment programs. Turville Bay’s staff of highly skilled and compassionate
professionals cares for patients and their families. "Exceptional Care, Exceptional People."
Website: http://www.turvillebay.com
Email: info@turvillebay.com
Phone: 608.258.7820; 800.843.1173
Address:1104 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713
Website: http://www.uwhealth.org
Komen Madison Affiliat Grant Recipient
Breast Care Coordinator, treatment planning, consultations, biopsies,
mammograms. The CareWear Store (608.262.2609) offers full and partial breast prostheses,
bras, swimsuits, jog tops, tank tops and lymphedema sleeves. CareWear also offers products
for women who are receiving ongoing treatment for cancer, such as shampoo, lotion,
nonmetallic deodorant, natural hair eyebrows, headscarves and hats, partial hairpieces,
jewelry and special gifts for loved ones.
Phone: 608.266.6400
Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
To work in partnership with patients to facilitate health and healing
through compassionate care, education and research. The clinic offers healthcare that draws
from both conventional and complementary medicine. Services include comprehensive evaluation
and treatment plans by board certified family practice and holistic medicine physicians.
Phone: 608.265.0280
The UW Health lymphedema team consists of two occupational therapists
and one physical therapist with advanced training in the treatment of lymphedema. A patient
must have a written prescription for occupational or physical therapy. Once a referral is
received, an appointment is made.
Phone: 608.263.8060
To improve cancer care by directing patients to services available
at the UW Comprehensive Cancer Center and disseminating up-to-date and accurate information
for health professionals, cancer patients and their families.
Website: http://www.cancer.wisc.edu
Email: uwccc@uwccc.wisc.edu
Phone: 800.622.8922
Komen Madison Affiliate Grant Recipient
SMART provides ten-week group sessions designed to teach new strategies
for interpreting stressful events for patients with cancer. In addition to learning
concrete stress management skills, each participant will learn new relaxation techniques.
The groups are limited in size, so each member will be able to benefit from the supportive
camaraderie of fellow group members. Meets at the UW Hospital. For more information, to
register, or to find out about future sessions, please contact Dr. Teresa Woods, Ph.D.,
Clinical Health Psychologist at 608-262-7515. Referrals to community or UWCCC organizations.
(New diagnosis, recurrent breast cancer, treatment, lymphedema, family history, wigs for
patients. Information on press releases, news items, and events. Other resources available
for cancer patients. Clinical trials information, current research, and treatment information.)
Phone: 608.262.5223 or Toll Free: 800.622.8922
Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792