Enhancing Connections
A program to help the mother with breast cancer support her child

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A program for spouses of women with breast cancer

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Enhancing Connections:
Helping the Mother with Breast Cancer Support Her Children


Nurses at the University of Washington School of Nursing are studying the effectiveness of an educational program for mothers with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer and who have an 8-12 year old child. This program is available at no charge.

The Enhancing Connections Program includes a Program A or B

Program A:

  • Specially developed educational material mailed to the woman's home along with an educational phone call from a specially trained patient educator.

Program B:

  • Five educational sessions in the woman's home by a specially trained patient educator.

Women who agree to participate in the study will be randomly assigned to one of these two programs (like flipping a coin). Both programs offer an opportunity to learn new ways for mothers to assist their school age child with the breast cancer.

Women are eligible to participate if they:

  • Have a first time diagnosis of breast cancer (Stage 0, I, II, or III)
  • Were diagnosed in the past 6 months
  • Are married or in a stable, partnered relationship
  • Live in the Puget Sound Area
  • Have an 8-12 year old child who is aware of the diagnosis
  • Can speak and read English

For more information about this program, please call:

Mary Ellen Shands, RN, MN at 206 685-0837 or email ffrp@u.washington.edu.

(Please remember that we cannot guarantee
the confidentiality of any information sent by e-mail.)

 


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