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Information about causes and risk factors, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treament, as well as support groups and other useful material for women and others affected by breast cancer.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A look at the facts, as well as the signs and symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer or IBC. Includes treatments for IBC and risk factors for this rare form of breast cancer.
How to Perform Breast Self Exam
Did you know that out of every 7 women, 1 woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during her life? The key to survival is monthly breast self exam for early dianosis and treatment. Breast self exam is one part of total breast care that includes annual physican exams once a girl starts having sex or at the age of 18, as well as mammograms after age 40.
Breast Cancer - Myths Vs. Facts
Although many advances have been made in breast cancer detection and treatment over the last quarter century, the fact is we still don’t know much about the causes of breast cancer or it’s cure. Learn the facts about breast cancer and stop beliving all those myths.
Understanding Breast Cancer Risks and Statistics
Does hearing about breast cancer risks and statistics cause you to worry and feel frightened? The majority of women are most fearful about their risk of breast cancer. Do you truly understand your breast cancer risk, and the statistics so often given?
Will I Get Breast Cancer? - Do I Have Breast Cancer Risk Factors?
A simple look at how age affects breast cancer risk, as well as several other breast cancer risk factors. Learn why every woman, including younger women, must understand her breast cancer risk factor.
Treatments for Breast Cancer
Did you know that breast cancer is 96 percent curable when detected early? Because of the wide variety of types and stages of breast cancer, determination of the right treatment plan must consider the specific details of your breast cancer.
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
A quick look at common symptoms that can indicate the possibility of breast cancer.
10-Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer
Ann Kulze, M.D. is the author of Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet (Top Ten Wellness and Fitness, October 2004), a primary care physician, spokesperson for Ruby Tuesday's Restaurant and mother of four. Dr. Ann designed these ten steps to show you how YOU can prevent breast cancer in your life.
Breast Cancer and Oral Contraceptives
A woman's risk of developing breast cancer depends on several factors, many of which are related to her natural hormones. Hormonal risk factors include conditions that allow high levels of estrogen to persist for long periods of time
5 Reasons Young Women Should Perform Breast Self Exam
Breast cancer is not just something that happens to mothers and grandmothers. Learn 5 reasons why young women should perform monthly breast self exam.
Breast Cancer Books
Breast cancer is one of the most frightening diagnosis a woman may ever hear. Learn everything you need to know about breast cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and risks in these wonderful books.
Mammography Screening
Learn why mammography screening for breast cancer is necessary, and what signs and symptoms should be reported to your health care provider.
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
A simple look at the symptoms of breast cancer with resources for learning about screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
Breast Cancer Treatment - Ellence
A new treatment for breast cancer, which could potentially save the lives of thousands of women received FDA approval in September of 1999. The drug is called Ellence.

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