Educational Materials

The Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program develops and distributes educational materials to help support young women and their families. Free copies may be obtained from Jennifer Ivanovich, while supplies last. PDF files are available for some written pieces. All materials are copyrighted by the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program at Washington University School of Medicine.

1. YWBCP
The program’s annual news magazine provides updated medical information and offers support and community to young women with breast cancer. The first edition was published in April 2006. The second edition was published in April 2007.
1st Edition:   April, 2006
2nd Edition:  April, 2007
3rd Edition:  April, 2008

2. The Woman is Stronger than the Disease:
A Guidance Journal for Young Women with Breast Cancer
Young women and their families share their experiences, insights and recommendations to offer support to young women as they proceed through and beyond treatment. Last updated, 2004.

3. Jewish Health:
The St. Louis Jewish Community Source for Health News about Breast Cancer
Information regarding the connection between family history and breast cancer risk is reviewed. Updated news about hereditary breast cancer for Jewish families also is outlined. Published in 2004.

4. My Breast Health Scrapbook:
A Scrapbook for African-American Women
This booklet provides information about the connection between family history and breast cancer risk as well as encouraging women to undergo breast health screening. Published in 2004.

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