When Your Radiologist Orders A Biopsy
While there is much that can be discovered about the breast through the range of diagnostic imaging, sometimes the only next step available is a
Mammograms: The Importance of Symptoms
When it comes to your mammogram, you play a key role in making sure you get the right test at the right time. When it
Antiperspirants: To Use Or Not To Use?
When we talk with women about mammograms, breast cancer and antiperspirants, there are two main concerns. The first concern is a common question: Do
Breastfeeding and Breast Health
After last week’s report from the CDC, we promised, via Twitter, to cover this important topic: breastfeeding. It’s an issue where facts run deep and
Breast Fact or Fiction? I Don’t Have a Family History of Breast Cancer, Therefore I Don’t Need a Mammogram
*Fiction!* But we can understand your confusion, so we’ll explain… Only 10-15% of women with breast cancer have a family history of the disease. That
Breast Fact or Fiction: Can Underwire Bras Cause Cancer?
There are two major reasons the myth that underwire bras cause breast cancer lives on. The first is that being overweight IS a factor in
Fact or Fiction? Cardiovascular Disease Kills More Women Annually Than All Cancers Combined
In today’s installment of our test on common breast myths, we’re actually going to expound upon yesterday’s post about causes of death. Yesterday, we addressed
Breast Fact or Fiction? Breast Cancer Is the Number One in Cancer Mortality Among Women.
Continuing our test of common breast myths, here’s another for you. Is breast cancer the number one cause of cancer deaths among women?
Breast Fact or Fiction? Mammograms Are the Only Thing Needed for Breast Health
This week we’re going to test your knowledge of breast health to see if you recognize common breast myths. Breast health is a serious science,
Cancer Action, Inc.
As advocates for women’s health, we like to address topics, needs, issues and resources for everyone, everywhere. Cancer doesn’t know state lines. On the other
