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Breast Cancer Toll-Free Helplines
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Breast Reconstruction
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Coping With Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer News and Information
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Directory of Online Clinical Trial Listings and Services
Recently, several government/nonprofit and commercial entities have made databases of clinical trial listings available online. These services benefit patients and physicians by providing them with easy access to information on several clinical trials.
Breast Cancer Advocacy/Community
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Personal Breast Cancer Websites
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General Breast Cancer Information
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Breast Cancer Forums and Chats
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U.S. National Non-Profit or Governmental Organizations
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Myths About Breast Cancer
This section outlines some of the common myths and misconceptions about breast cancer. False rumors about breast cancer are becoming more frequent with the increased use of email and the Internet.
Breast Cancer Stages - Staging Information
Breast Cancer Survival Rate by Stage Health care professionals are able to be predict a patient's survival rate based on the determined stage of breast cancer. The following chart is an approximate survival rate for each stage of breast cancer.
Myths About Breast Cancer
This section outlines some of the common myths and misconceptions about breast cancer. False rumors about breast cancer are becoming more frequent with the increased use of email and the Internet.
Prophylactic Mastectomy
What is Prophylactic Mastectomy? Prophylactic mastectomy (also called preventive mastectomy) is the surgical removal of both breasts to help prevent breast cancer. Prophylactic mastectomy is a controversial procedure among members of the medical community.
Breast Prostheses and Post-Mastectomy Products
What is a Breast Prosthesis? What is a Mastectomy and a Post-Mastectomy Bra? Who Should Consider a Prosthesis and/or Post-Mastectomy Bra? When Can Women Begin Wearing Prostheses? What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Wearing a Prosthesis? Is a Prescription Necessary in Order to Purchase a Pro
Neutropenia
Neutropenia is an abnormal decrease in white blood cells most often resulting from a viral infection or exposure to certain drugs or chemicals. According to the Neutropenia Support Association, up to one third of patients who receive chemotherapy become neutropenic.
Breast Reconstruction
Overview Post-mastectomy scar. Image Courtesy of Allergan, Inc. Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure to rebuild the contour of the breast, along with the nipple and areola (the pigmented area surrounding the nipple) if desired.
How to Perform Breast Self-Exam (BSE)
Notice: Revised breast cancer screening guidelines issued in November 2009. Introduction Monthly breast self-examination (BSE) includes both looking and feeling over the entire breast and chest area. Women should use the pads, not the tips, of the three middle fingers when performing BSE.
Breast Lift Surgery
Overview Breast lift (or mastopexy) is a surgical procedure to lift and reshape severely sagging breasts. Over the years, breasts lose their shape and firmness from pregnancies, nursing, and the aging process.
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)/Lobular Neoplasia
Prophylactic Mastectomy Some women with LCIS who are very concerned with developing breast cancer (such as those who also have a strong family history of breast cancer and/or a proven genetic mutation) opt for the preventive removal of both breasts, a procedure called a prophylactic mastectomy.
Understanding Clinical Trials
What are Clinical Trials and Why are They Important? How are Clinical Trials Planned, Approved and Conducted? What are the Different Types ("Phases") of Clinical Trials? What are the Benefits and Risks of Participating in Clinical Trials? What Should Patients Know Before Entering a Clinical Trial? D
What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?
Many factors can influence a woman's risk of getting breast cancer, but having one or more risk factors does not necessarily mean that a woman will get breast cancer.
Steps to Follow to Handle Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
Some women experience hair loss (alopecia) while undergoing chemotherapy. With recent advances in hair replacement technology, women have a variety of choices to help make themselves look and feel better during treatment.
Chemotherapy
Potential Side Effects of Chemotherapy The side effects a breast cancer patient experiences while undergoing chemotherapy vary significantly depending on several factors, including the types of drugs used, their dosages, and the duration of treatment.
Breast Augmentation
Overview Breast augmentation (or augmentation mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure to increase the size and shape of the breasts.
Myths About Breast Cancer
Myth: Only Women Get Breast Cancer. Fact: It is estimated that 1,450 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and 470 will die from the disease. Click here to learn more about breast cancer in men. Myth: Only Women with a Family History of Breast Cancer are at Risk.
Breast Cancer in Men
Though far less common than in women, it is possible for men to develop breast cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 2,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are diagnosed in men each year and approximately 450 men die from breast cancer annually.
Lymphedema
Exercising After Mastectomy and Lymph Node Removal It is important that patients talk to their physicians about when it is safe to begin exercising and using the surgery-side arm again after mastectomy (breast removal).
Breast Pathology Report
A pathologist is a physician who analyzes cells and tissues under a microscope to determine whether they are cancerous, pre-cancerous, or benign (non-cancerous).
Sources for Hair Loss Accessories
Some women experience temporary hair loss (alopecia) while undergoing chemotherapy. With recent advances in hair replacement technology, women have a variety of choices to help make themselves look and feel better during treatment.