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Breast Cancer
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000 
 "This Act gives states the option to provide medical assistance through Medicaid to eligible women who were screened for and found to have breast or cervical cancer, including precancerous conditions." Includes a "summary of actions taken by states and affected territories and tribal organizations to accept and implement the Medicaid option provided for by the Act," as updated through January 2005. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/legislation/law106-354.htm Topics: Cancer, Women's Health Last updated Sep 17, 2007 Breast and Cervical Cancer: Prevention and Treatment
This page provides material "regarding the prevention and treatment of breast and cervical cancer. There is now a law [Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000], that permits state Medicaid programs to provide medical services to certain women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer." Includes an overview of the law and associated guidance, discussion of Medicaid eligibility requirements, and links to related sites. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidSpecialCovCond/02_BreastandCervicalCancer_PreventionandTreatment.asp Topics: Cancer, Women's Health Last updated Sep 17, 2007 Breast Cancer Action (BCA)
This "grassroots organization of breast cancer survivors and their supporters" focuses on "information about the causes and treatment" of breast cancer. The site features information about BCA projects and advocacy efforts, a newsletter, and fact sheets and reports on topics such as mammograms, breast cancer risk factors, and breast cancer and the environment. Some material also available in Spanish. http://www.bcaction.org Topics: Cancer, Women's Health Last updated Oct 13, 2005 Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)
"FORCE is a nonprofit organization for women who are at high risk of getting these cancers due to their family history and genetic status." The site contains a brochure "If Breast or Ovarian Cancer Runs in Your Family," discussion forums, and related links (topics include researching family history, lowering risk, and ferility issues). http://www.facingourrisk.org/ Topics: Cancer, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Aug 4, 2004 Fast Stats: Mammography
Provides statistics on mammograms and breast cancer death rates, with links to complete tables from the data sources. Also includes related Web links. From the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mamogram.htm Topics: Cancer, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Statistics, The Human Body, Women, Women's Health Last updated Sep 22, 2004 Imaginis
This site presents information about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Includes links to online journals, teaching materials, discussion groups, a free newsletter archived back to 1999, glossary, current news about women's health, and explanations of medical procedures. http://www.imaginis.com/ Topics: Cancer, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Feb 26, 2005 MedlinePlus: Male Breast Cancer
A compilation of links to information about male breast cancer. Topics include diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, clinical trials, research, and genetics. Some material available in Spanish. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/malebreastcancer.html Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, The Human Body Last updated Oct 19, 2004 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Disease Information
Basic information about breast cancer including description and incident rate of the disease, types of breast cancer, and stages of breast cancer. Features links to treatment options, "compliance" (how well a patient follows mutually agreed on recommendations of a healthcare professional), and questions to ask your healthcare provider. From the campaign website for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognized annually in October. http://www.nbcam.com/disease_breast_cancer.cfm Topics: Cancer, Women's Health Last updated Oct 2, 2007 The Patient Guide to Breast Care
An introduction to the "terminology, procedures, and treatments associated with breast care and breast cancer." Includes information on breast anatomy, breast cancer biology, self-examination, mammograms, reconstruction, mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and recovery. Also features a glossary. From the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, University of California, San Francisco. http://breastcarecenter.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/trialsindex.html Topics: Cancer, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Nov 27, 2005 Protect & Detect: What Women Should Know About Cancer
This pamphlet explains the cancers that commonly affect women and discusses their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Features discussions about colorectal and lung cancers as well as breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers. Includes a glossary. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. http://www.acog.org/from_home/misc/protectAndDetect.pdf Topics: Cancer, Women's Health Last updated Jun 4, 2008 The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
This organization aims to "eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the world." The site features educational materials and public policy information. Highlights include breast self-exam and mammogram information, articles and videos on prevention and treatment, and research reports. Some materials available in Spanish. http://www.komen.org/ Topics: Cancer, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Feb 26, 2005 Think Before You Pink
This site advises asking questions before purchasing "pink ribbon" items (sold to support breast cancer awareness and research). Questions include "How much money goes to the cause?" and "Will it truly affect the fight against breast cancer?" The site includes a history of the pink ribbon, examples of pink ribbon items, links to news, and information about topics such as cosmetics that contain chemicals which may be linked to cancer development. From Breast Cancer Action. http://www.thinkbeforeyoupink.org/ Topics: Cancer, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Women's Health Last updated Oct 12, 2005 UT Researchers Decoding Saliva's Secrets, "Spit Test" to Detect Breast Cancer Underway
This January 2008 article summarizes a study announcing that "[r]esearchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston can identify and quantify specific protein markers in human saliva to provide an early, non-invasive diagnosis of breast cancer." Includes links to related articles and websites. From the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. http://publicaffairs.uth.tmc.edu/media/newsreleases/nr2008/bc-saliva.htm Topics: Cancer Last updated Apr 24, 2008 Women's Health Initiative: Dietary Modification Trial
February 2006 results from a clinical trial that concluded "following an eating pattern lower in total fat did not significantly reduce the incidence of breast cancer, heart disease, or stroke, and did not reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in healthy postmenopausal women." Includes a press release and links to reports published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). From the National Institutes of Health's Women's Health Initiative (WHI). http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/diet_mod.htm Topics: Cancer, Diseases & Conditions, Nutrition & Food Safety, Women's Health Last updated Feb 16, 2006 |
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