Dandelion Toolkits for Metastatic Breast Cancer

The MBC Alliance is proud to cover the costs for the Metastatic version of the Dandelion Toolkit for the following individuals. This is made possible from grants from the Alliance Industry partners below.

Developed with patients, oncologists, nurse navigators, and caregivers, the Dandelion Toolkit is designed to make conversations easier to understand through the visual metaphor of a dandelion.

Each kit is delivered in a beautiful box with a conversation card to fill out with the healthcare team, a navigation notebook, and a colorful sticker that says, “You Can Do This”. I hope this conversation tool will help you as you learn about treatment options and understand how your diagnosis is unique.

— Dr. Corrine Ellsworth Beaumont, PhD MFA
Dandelion Toolkit Designer and Founder

Select your category below to get a Dandelion Toolkit (USA only):

How to use the Dandelion Toolkit:

  • Start with the Conversation Card

    First, the healthcare team writes on the conversation card while explaining the diagnosis and treatment options. Ask questions and steer the discussion by pointing to pictures on the card, and filling in details for each topic one at a time.

  • Fill out the Navigation Notebook

    At home, use the information written on the Conversation Card to fill out the Dandelion Notebook. It is okay if some things are blank or do not make sense yet. This highlights what topics still need to be discussed with your team during your next visit.

  • Use the Notebook to Guide Future Conversations

    At your next visit, bring the Notebook to fill in the blanks and review topics with your healthcare team. Use it to take notes, bring to future visits, and share with others to explain your diagnosis and treatment.

Special Thanks to MBC Alliance Industry Members.

Certain activities of the Alliance are supported by the unrestricted financial contributions of member organizations by supporting the Dandelion Toolkit Fund.