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Newly Diagnosed Survivor Gift Basket

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming to an individual and to their loved ones. The shock of diagnosis and the volumes of new and critical information that needs to be understood can be overwhelming. 

The San Antonio Affiliate offers a free gift basket filled with a variety of breast cancer information, resources motivational books and comfort items. The gift basket is delivered to a woman's home by either a breast survivor who may also serve as a mentor or by a Komen volunteer.



A Newly Diagnosed Survivor Gift Basket includes: 

 Bexar County Breast Cancer Resource Guide
 Pink Ribbon Pin and Bracelet
 I've Just Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer: What's 
     Next? booklet available in English or Spanish
 Questions To Ask The Doctor booklet available in English
     or Spanish
 What's Happening Booklets:
       What's happening to the woman I love?  
       What's happening to mom?
       What's happening to the woman we love?
       What's happening to me?
 Additional breast cancer educational pamphlets available in 
     English or Spanish
 Mastectomy Pillow
 Writing Journal
 Mug and Tea
 Pink Ribbon Report

Bilingual Komen Mentors Available
The Komen Mentor Program provides an opportunity for the newly diagnosed patient to speak with an English or Spanish-speaking survivor that has experienced the same feelings that range from fear, anger, frustration and vulnerability.

If you are a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient and would like to receive a basket and/or speak to a Komen Mentor, please contact the San Antonio Affiliate by telephone at 210-222-9009 or email info@sakomen.net.