Breast Cancer: Overview
Replace Your Breast Prostheses
11/10/09, Johns Hopkins UniversityOur bodies change shape over time, and some prostheses (which are usually made of silicone) aren't designed to last forever. They can, and do, wear…
Lifestyle Habits Can Increase Risk of Recurrence
10/30/09, Johns Hopkins UniversityWe've known for a long time that breast-cancer survivors have a much higher risk of developing a second breast cancer than do women in the general…
Pregnancy and Breast Health
05/26/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityHormonal changes during pregnancy and lactation increase the breasts' volume and firmness, making it harder to detect breast masses.
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What Cancer Experts Wish You Knew
10/07/08, SELF.comSELF asked the best cancer researchers what they wish women knew about living long, healthy, cancer-free lives. If we put their advice into a book, it…
Lower Your Cancer Risk: Put a Cork in It!
10/10/08, SELF.comWhen I get home late from a particularly stressful day at work, one of my favorite things to do is kick back with a nice glass of Pinot Noir. Pop the…
Breast cancer, in men: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
07/09/08, HealthwiseMale breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.
Breast cancer, in men: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
09/25/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of male breast cancer. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult Tre
Should I have a gene test for breast and ovarian cancer?
08/31/07, HealthwiseYour doctor will ask questions about you and your health and about your family's health to see how strong your family history is. If you are considering having a gene test, your doctor will send you to a genetic counselor. This expert wil
What should I do if I'm at high risk for breast cancer?
08/31/07, HealthwiseThe average woman has a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer in her lifetime.1 That means that for every 8 women, 1 will get breast cancer sometime during her life and 7 will not.
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