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What Do Those Initials Mean?
Healthcare professionals may be certified to provide care in special areas, and they use abbreviations to show those credentials. If you are wondering what a medical abbreviation means, you can look it up online at globalrph.com Here are some examples.
- AOCN-Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse
- BSN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- CMT-Certified Massage Therapist
- FACP-Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- FACS-Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Treatment Decisions
How can I make a decision about my treatment?
The best person to help you make a decision is your physician. These websites have resources that may also help:
(S) = Servicios disponsibles en español. Services available in Spanish
(S) Cancer.Net Guide to Breast Cancer
Oncologist-approved information from the American Society of Clinical Oncology on stages of care from prevention through post-treatment.
www.cancer.net/patient/Cancer+Types/Breast+Cancer
Colorado Cancer Coalition
Free interactive decision support tools and a personalized treatment options report tailored to your diagnosis. Your report will provide the pros and cons of each treatment, side- effects, questions to ask your physician, and more.
http://www.nexprofiler.nexcura.com/ClientStart.asp?JP=45
(S) National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER
Learn about treatment options by stage.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast
(S) National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Patient-friendly, reliable resources developed by a nonprofit network of 21 leading cancer centers, with the American Cancer Society.
http://www.nccn.com/