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 cope with the disease.
Review Date: February 28, 2011
NIH National Cancer Institute
It's easy to perform a breast self-examination (BSE). and it only takes a few minutes. A BSE can help women detect cysts or other benign (noncancerous) breast problems between checkups. It can also help some women detect breast cancer.
Review Date: June 27, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
The Native American Cancer Education for Survivors (NACES) program is designed to help improve the quality of life for Native American breast cancer survivors and those who care for them.
Review Date: February 09, 2011
National Indian Women's Health Resource Center
This document discusses preventive mastectomy--a surgical procedure for the removal of one or both breasts to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Review Date: July 23, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
This brief, step-by-step guide will help you to understand the steps doctors take to distinguish a benign from a cancerous lump, including diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, MRI and biopsy.
Review Date: June 27, 2012
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
