Where can I find information and prevention methods on Breast Cancer?

Question

Breast Cancer Statistics among women, research, cures, different associations that raise money for breast cancer research, and what can I do to help.

Answer 1

OCTOBER is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
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There is not particular way to prevent Breast cancer and you should have mammogram and other screening tests done every year to ensure that it is detected in case if it comes.

You can go through the following website where from you will get lot of information on BREAST CANCER -

http://www.breastcancer.org/
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/breast/patient
http://www.medicinenet.com/breast_cancer_prevention/article.htm
http://www.breastcancerprevention.org/
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/
http://www.bcpinstitute.org/
http://www.nomorebreastcancer.org.uk/
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/
http://www.breastcancer.about.com/
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/
http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/cancerstats/types/breast/prevention/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prophylactic-mastectomy/WO00060
http://www.breasthealthcancerprevention.com/

I think these websites will give you a fair idea and details about Breast cancer. Best of luck-

Answer 2

Did you know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
In my opinion, the American Cancer Society is the best place to start. There is so much valuable information there. I lost family member to breast cancer as well as other types of cancer. I do not have cancer, but I do have to be watched carefully and I am young. It is one of the leading causes of deaths among women. At The American Cancer Society, you can join, donate, participate, volunteer in your community and so much more. You can also check with your local oncologist or hospitals to help or volunteer. It is great that you want to help. Make sure that you keep in touch with your own health as well. It is very important.

Answer 3

With the relatively young ages of breast cancer diagnosis in your family, especially the young age of your great-grandmother, you want to get genetic testing. Are your mother and your aunt sitll living? If so ask one or both of them to get tested for the BRCA gene mutation. This would really help to assess their risk of more breast cancer and other cancers (such as ovarian) as well as your risk of cancer. After they get tested, if your mother's results are positive, you can see a genetic counselor and get tested as well. If their results are negative you can still see a genetic counselor to discuss your risks of cancer. It would be good if you knew at what age your great-grandmother was diagnosed. Was she on the same side of the family as your mother and aunt? Generally you should start getting screened at 10 years younger than the age of the youngest person in your family at your diagnosis. Since we don't know what age your great-grandmother was at diagnosis, presumably, you might want to start 10-15 years before her age at death, so around 29-34 years old. You don't want to just get a mammogram, though. You should get an MRI and possibly an ultrasound. A MRI is what found Christina Applegate's cancer very early. Also, it's never too early to start giving yourself breast exams every month. If you aren't sure how to do, have your doctor show you. You also might want to get a breast surgeon and health care team on your side now so that if you run into any concerns they will be ready to help you right away. I hope this helps. I'll post some links for you below in order of relevance and importance. The first one is a great organization dealing with genetic cancers and what are called "previvors" such as yourself, who do not have cancer but have a higher risk of getting it. Congratulations to you for empowering yourself with the information you need to make the best decisions for your health!

Answer 4

Go to: Revolution.com or the local health department or your doctors office. Any one of these can help you or you can write the National Cancer Center .

Answer 5

Go to breastcancer.com. There are hundreds of sites. One thing I found out is that estrogen and alcohol are causes of cancer. You can find out lots of information. Check out mammosite.com for the latest in radiation treatments. It is fantastic.

Answer 6

Go to breastcancer.com

Answer 7

http://www.cancer.org

Answer 8

www.webmd.com
www.google.com - just type in what you are looking for