Rinehart M E
College of Allied Health Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Cancer. 1994 Jul 1;74(1 Suppl):372-5. doi: 10.1002/cncr.2820741324.
The diagnosis of breast cancer brings with it significant psychosocial concerns and questions. Part of providing comprehensive care for a woman with breast cancer requires the physician to be aware of the Reach To Recovery Program, which is a peer modeling program provided by the American Cancer Society. The women who are part of the program have had treatment for breast cancer, either a lumpectomy or mastectomy, and are trained volunteers who provide support and information for the woman diagnosed with breast cancer. The Reach To Recovery Program is a tool that can benefit both the physician and the woman who is diagnosed with breast cancer, because the Reach To Recovery volunteer can respond to the unique concerns of the woman. The concerns can include the physical, emotional, and cosmetic needs related to the disease and/or its treatment. This paper will discuss the role of the Reach To Recovery volunteer, the features and benefits of the program, and ways in which the physician can access the Reach To Recovery Program. The Reach To Recovery Program is in the process of being revised to meet the changing needs that are the result of new treatments and shorter hospital stays. Alternative types of visit patterns will be presented.
乳腺癌的诊断会带来重大的社会心理问题和疑问。为乳腺癌患者提供全面护理的一部分工作要求医生了解“康复之路”项目，这是美国癌症协会提供的一个同伴示范项目。参与该项目的女性都接受过乳腺癌治疗，要么是乳房肿瘤切除术，要么是乳房切除术，她们是经过培训的志愿者，为被诊断患有乳腺癌的女性提供支持和信息。“康复之路”项目是一种对医生和被诊断患有乳腺癌的女性都有益的工具，因为“康复之路”志愿者能够回应女性的独特关切。这些关切可能包括与疾病和/或其治疗相关的身体、情感和美容需求。本文将讨论“康复之路”志愿者的角色、该项目的特点和益处，以及医生获取“康复之路”项目的方式。“康复之路”项目正在修订过程中，以满足因新治疗方法和住院时间缩短而产生的不断变化的需求。还将介绍替代类型的探访模式。
