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Helping Her Heal
A program for spouses of women with breast cancer

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Helping Her Heal:
A Program for Spouses of Women with Breast Cancer

Nurses at the University of Washington School of Nursing are studying the effectiveness of an educational program for spouses/partners of women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. This program is available at no charge.

The Helping Her Heal Program offers spouses/partners:

• Five sessions at two-week intervals by a patient educator who is specially trained in working with family members including the spouse/partner.
• An opportunity to learn new ways to help themselves and their wife/partner with breast cancer get through the experience with less distress and concerns.

Spouses/partners are eligible to participate if they are:

• Married to or in a committed, partnered relationship with a woman who is:
  • Diagnosed with Stage 0, I, II, or III breast cancer (local or regional involvement)
  • Within 6 months of her first diagnosis of breast cancer
• Living in the Puget Sound area
• Able to speak and read English

For more information, please call:

UW School of Nursing