Testimonials for the Dandelion Toolkit®

“When an analogy can be used to explain breast diagnosis and treatment, it is usually much easier for a patient to understand. The Dandelion Toolkit is a well-thought-out patient education tool that I know will be valued by future patients diagnosed with breast cancer.”

— Lillie Shockney, Lillie D Shockney, RN., BS., MAS
University Distinguished Associate Professor of Breast Cancer and Administrative Director, the Johns Hopkins Breast Center

”I just wish I had this when I was newly diagnosed back in 1998, it wouldn't have been so scary!

Knowing how many women and men who will be newly diagnosed that the Dandelion Toolkit will help out gives me a great feeling.”

—Theresa Meyer, Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver

“We look forward to using these tools on a day-to-day basis. I anticipate that they’ll soon become invaluable in our ongoing discussions with patients. Being able to work through the different iterations of the designs as it was developed was especially helpful in coming up with a toolkit that will be useful in the clinic.”

— Dr. Jeffrey Hancock, Medical Oncologist

The approach has also been praised and supported by the ACCC, and the ABC Global Alliance.

“As we move to a more patient-centered course of healthcare delivery, it is crucial that educational materials are not only flexible enough to meet the needs of the patients, but are derived from the patient perspective. The Dandelion Toolkit merges creativity, health literacy and best clinical practice to empower patients with metastatic breast cancer. I am excited to see its use in patient education.”

—Jeff Yancey, PhD, MCHES, Associate Director of Education, Huntsman Cancer Institute