Melissa Hulvat, M.D.
310 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone (406) 751-6488
Fax: (406) 751-6690
www.kalispellregional.org
Resources for
Healthy Survivorship
NowWhat?
SurveillanceAppointments with oncology practitioner:• Every 3-6 months x 2 years• Every 6-12 months x 3 additional years
until cancer free for 5 years• Changes from these appointments may
be individualized
Mammograms:Patients that have had: Lumpectomy → 1st mammogram six months after therapy then annually for both breasts Single mastectomy → annually Double mastectomy → none
Other:• Hormone Replacement Therapy contraindicated for breast cancer survivors• Women taking Tamoxifen should see a
gynecologist annually & notify their physician of any vaginal bleeding after menopause; certain antidepressants may be contraindicated - ask your doctor.
• The relatively high frequency of severe congenital abnormalities indicates that reliable birth control during tamoxifen treatment is mandatory. After tamoxifen use, a washout period of 2 months is advisable based on the known half-life of tamoxifien.
• Women taking Aromatase Inhibitors may need periodic bone density testing
• Report any changes in the breast/chest wall area including lumps, swelling, or skin rashes, arm swelling, tightness, or pain to your physician
• Report any new symptoms of persistent pain in one area or bone, vision change, or weight loss to your physician
RehabilitationThe Summit Medical Fitness CenterMontana’s most comprehensive fitness and wellness facility. (406) 751-4100 One2One A unique, personalized weight loss solution for your life. (406) 751-4509 Journey to Wellness 90 day individualized fitness program. (406) 751-4106
Comprehensive Oncology RehabilitationDiane Miklos, PT (406) 752-0330Joe Bilau, PT (406) 751-4520Care for short term &/or long term side effects of cancer treatments including lymphedema
Eureka Health Therapy CenterTreatment for lymphedema. (406) 297-3915
Kalispell Medical EquipmentPost surgery garments. (406) 752-6111
Lynn R. Troy, Naturopathic PhysicianFocus on natural remedies for side effects of the various cancer treatments (406) 752-8900 or (406) 892-4406
Sheril Schenck & Marguerite HaalandRegistered DieticiansNutritional counseling. (406) 751-6486 or 751-6778
The Montana Center for Wellness & PainManagement @ HealthCenterPain management including acupuncture and massage.(406) 756-8488
Psychology/Counseling ServicesContact: Stephanie Cymbal(406) 756-8488
Oncology Social WorkerNikki Roth (406) 257-4797 office or (406) 871-4632 cell
Treatment EffectsFor more information regarding treatment effects:Treatment side effects including sexual and cognitive dysfunction go to website www.journeyforward.org
SupportWomen’s Cancer Support GroupMeets 2nd TuesdayContact: Stephanie Cymbal (406) 250-2999
Glacier BuddiesOne on one supportContact: Kim [email protected]
Flathead Valley Cancer Chicksformerly known as Young(er) Women with Breast CancerContact: Dina Wood (406) 270-5623 [email protected] page FV Cancer Chicks
Kids ConnectedFamilies dealing with cancerContact: Angie Olson (406) [email protected]
Whitefish Women’s Cancer Support GroupMeets twice monthly.Contact: Terri Dunn (406) 863-3513
American Cancer Society (ACS)1-800-227-2345 | www.cancer.org
Caring Bridgewww.caringbridge.org
MASH (insurance)Financial resources.(406) 751-6548 or (406) 751-6918
Cancer Support Community-Kalispell37 W. Washington St., Kalispell, MT Contact: Jennifer Young (406) 752-0130