 This program has recently been developed to provide a direct service to women and men with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Our primary goal is to offer credible information on treatment options, coaching help with decisions, assistance with navigating the healthcare system and connections to needed resources. We also act as a resource to referring physicians and the treatment team by supporting effective communication between providers.
As the program director and a nurse who has specialized in breast health and breast cancer education & navigation for the last eight years, I will be your primary contact for services or questions. My experience primarily comes from developing two hospital based comprehensive breast programs, acting as a clinical advisor for national breast cancer treatment education materials and in coaching hundreds of breast cancer patients through the maze of decisions, care providers and needed resources. My family history of breast cancer gives additional perspective to the challenges and emotional difficulties that one can face.
At the Andre Center, our mission and passion is to help patients and their families get to the resources they need in a timely manner. We are very excited to bring this unique community outreach effort to Colorado and look forward to providing this service to patients, and their healthcare providers.
Is There a Cost for Our Services?
No. At the present time, services at the Andre Center are free of charge. However, as a non-profit we do welcome donations to help support this effort. For your convenience, you can click on the Black Tie Colorado link to make a donation online or send a check made payable to the CNDC (Colorado Non-Profit Development Center) FBO Andre Center. Mail checks to the Andre Center, 1640 E. 16th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218. Remember your donations are tax deductible and necessary to sustain this service.
The Andre Center for Breast Cancer Education and Navigation is a Project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, and contributions to the Center for the benefit of the Andre Center are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
THE MISSING LINK
Could spirituality or prayer be your missing link? A diagnosis of breast cancer can bring even the strongest of people to their knees. As we explore our journey toward health, it is important to recognize that we are multi-dimensional people. If you are interested in support through prayer, please click here…
THE WHOLE WOMAN
Click here for a comprehensive overview of a breast cancer diagnosis through The Whole Woman educational program. This web-based program provides a thorough, but easy to understand presentation of breast cancer to include treatment options and the role of attitudes in healing. Reviewing the knowledge section of this program will give you a good understanding of a breast cancer diagnosis, help you develop questions to ask your physician team, and explain how emotions, beliefs and attitudes can empower you. Membership is free and is an easy process.
CLINICAL TRIALS
What are they? How can they help me? Click here to be linked to the Colorado Cancer Research Program’s website for detailed information. Click here for a list of questions to ask your doctor if he/she has recommended a clinical trial for you or if you have learned of one you are interested in and meet the requirements for.
Are You Eligible for a Free Mammogram or Cervical Exam?
The Colorado Women's Wellness Connection is a program through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. The goal of WWC is to reduce breast and cervical cancer morbidity and mortality among Colorado women with limited income and limited or no insurance. Click here for more information.
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Young Empowered Survivors
A Cancer Support Group Serving Young
Adults Along Colorado's Front Range
There is no age restriction if you are young at heart |
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