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Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Questions for the Doctor

If you have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, use this list of questions to ask your doctor about genetic testing.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Get Tested for Breast Cancer: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish 

A mammogram along with a breast exam by your doctor or nurse can find breast cancer early. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Talk with a Doctor if Breast or Ovarian Cancer Runs in Your Family: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

Also available in: Spanish 

If family members have had breast or ovarian cancer, you can take steps to reduce your risk. Genetic counseling and testing can help you make the best decisions about your health.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit

Find information and ideas on how to promote screening and early detection of breast cancer. ... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Tamoxifen: Questions and Answers

Also available in: Spanish 

Answers to concerns most women have about tamoxifen -- what is it, how does it work and how would it benefit or adversely affect them.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

What You Need To Know About™ Breast Cancer

Also available in: Spanish 

This booklet has important information about breast cancer. You will read about possible causes, screening, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. You will also find ideas about how to c... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers

Also available in: Spanish 

Adjuvant therapy is treatment given in addition to the primary therapy to kill any cancer cells that may have spread, even if the spread cannot be detected by radiologic or laboratory tests. Studies h... Details >

National Cancer Institute

BRCA1 and BRCA2: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing

This fact sheet describes the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and related link to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Learn what to do if a person tests positive for one of these alterations, and the conseque... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers among women, and can affect men as well. This reference summary will help you understand the diagnosis and treatment options of breast cance... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Breast Cancer Early Detection Plan  External Link

You can take control of your healthcare by developing an early detection plan and encouraging others to do the same. Remember—early detection saves lives! ... Details >

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.  External Link

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