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I lost one Aunt to breast cancer and I have one cousin and one Aunt
who are survivors. I have two daughters and one granddaughter. Being
an only child and raised by my grandmother my
aunts and uncles are my sisters and bothers. This
cause is very close to my heart. I hope whatever
information to can gain from viewing
this site will help.
~~Bettyee~~
This site is not intended to replace medical advice by
a qualified medical professional.
I am
not a Doctor. This site is intended to help
promote Breast Cancer Awareness.
Early detection is your best protection.
To get a graphic click above image
"Knowledge is Power"
~~~Bacon~~~
Toll Free Information Numbers
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
1-800-I'M-AWARE
To Visit this site:CLICK HERE or CLICK HERE
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
1-877-STOP-IBC
(1-877-786-7422)
Encore Plus Program of the YWCA
Office of Women's Health Initiatives
Telephone: 1-800-953-7587 or 202-628-3636
Internet Address: CLICK HERE
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
Telephone: 212-719-0154
Internet Address: CLICK HERE
National Breast Cancer Coalition
1707 L Street, NW, Suite 1060
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-296-7477
CLICK HERE
National Cancer Institute, Cancer Information Service
Telephone: 1-800-4-CANCER
Internet Address:CLICK HERE
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Hot line
Telephone: 1-800-221-2141, 1-800-986-9505 (Spanish)
Internet Address: CLICK HERE
Other sites that may be of interest
One Hanover Park
email: info@nationalbreastcancer.org
National
Breast Cancer Fondation
Cancer and Careers
Phone: 610-645-4567
Fax: 610-645-4573
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
American Breast Cancer Foundation
The Avon Fondation- Breast Center at John Hopkins
Women over the age of 20 should examine
their breasts once a month. The best time is 7-10 days after you
menstrual cycle.
Please consult your doctor if you have any questions, doubts or concerns.
¹The widespread use of screening mammography has increased the number
of breast cancers found before they cause any symptoms.
But some are still not found early.
The most common sign of breast cancer is a new lump or mass. A lump
that is painless, hard, and has uneven edges is more likely to be cancer.
But some rare cancers are tender, soft, and rounded. So it's important to
have anything unusual checked by your doctor.
Other signs of breast cancer include the following:
A swelling of part of the breast
Skin irritation or dimpling
Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward
Redness or scaliness of the nipple or breast skin
A nipple discharge other than breast milk
A lump in the underarm area
It is not know what causes breast cancer. It is known that certain risk
factors are linked to the disease. A risk factor is anything that increases
a person's chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers
have different risk factors. Some risk factors, such as smoking, can be controlled.
Others, like a person's age or family history, can't be changed. But having
a risk factor, or even several, doesn't mean that a person will get the disease.
You can't prevent cancer, the next best thing you can do to protect
your health is to detect it early. Recognizing symptoms, getting regular
check-ups, and performing self-exams are just a few ways you can do this.
¹The above information is provided by The American Cancer Society
²Some breast cancer facts:
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women,
other than skin cancer.
It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women,
after lung cancer.
About 211,240 women in the United States will be found to have
invasive breast cancer in 2005.
About 40,410 women will die from the disease this year.
Right now there are slightly over 2 million women living
in the US who have been treated for breast cancer.
The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time
during her life is about 1 in 7.
The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 33.
Breast cancer death rates are going down.
This decline is probably the result of earlier detection and
improved treatment.
²2005 facts from:
American Cancer Society
Click to make free donation
to fund more mammograms for women in need
As far as I can tell this is a legitimate site you may want to check for yourself.
A very nice way to help other remember to do their self-exam and
to be more aware of the dangers facing us.
The breast cancer card is located at the bottom of the page.
*Overview: Breast Cancer
What Causes Breast Cancer?
A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease.
such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors.
Some risk factors, such as smoking, can be controlled. Others, like a
person's age or family history, can't be changed. But having a
risk factor, or even several, doesn’t mean that a person will get the
disease.
Some women who have one or more risk factors never get breast cancer.
And most women who do get breast cancer don’t have any risk factors.
While all women are at risk for breast cancer, the factors listed below
can increase a woman’s chances of having the disease.
Risk factors you cannot change
Remember, If you are a woman, you are at risk.
Some men are also at risk.
Some of the risk factors for women
Age
Family History
Previous Breast Disease
Genetic risk factors
Race
Earlier abnormal breast biopsy
Menarche/Menopause(start of)
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Geographical Differences
Treatment with DES
Earlier breast radiation
Breast Cancer Risk and Lifestyles
To find out more about how the following may affect you as well as uncertain Risk Factors
American Cancer Society-About Breast Cancer
Not having children
Birth control pills
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Breast-feeding and pregnancy
Alcohol
Diet
Exercise
*This information is from:
American Cancer Society
Information can also be found here: Risk Factors
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Nothing on this page is for download ----- Copyright 2004 Dejaelaine
The information found here is a duplicate of my Breast Cancer page on my site My Applet Pages
The wording, format and information found on this page is from me and researched by me. All researched
material and wording has a link giving credit to where the original info/wording may be found.
revised 03-20-2005
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