The purpose of this page is to provide an organized approach to finding basic information about the most common preventable health problems that plague women. It is my hope that you will find what you need fast and easy. This is by no means exhaustive, but I have picked those sites that I consider to be reliable. If you have any suggestions about what else I can include, please do not hesitate to E-mail me your suggestions. SALUD!

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Search the Entire Internet Custom Search Cancer and Women CDC.gov Graphic source: http://blogs.cdc.gov/cancer/2016/05/16/womens-cancer-screening-cheat-sheet/ General Cancer Information Graphic source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01438-6/fulltext Graphic source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01438-6/fulltext Graphic source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)01438-6/fulltext The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 8/2022 Lancet.com Breast Cancer There is NO substitute for annual mammograms in detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages. See your healthcare provider. Percentage of U.S. Women Aged 50–74 Years Who Have Ever Had Breast Cancer, by Race and Hispanic Origin — National Health Interview Survey, 2015–2017 Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/68/wr/mm6803a6.htm Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/triple-negative.htm Information - General Breast cancer now most common form of cancer: WHO taking action 2/2021 Breast Cancer Prevention (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version Cancer.gov Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)–Patient Version Doctors petition FDA to add breast cancer warning on cheese 10/2019 A Visual Guide to Breast Cancer The State of Breast Cancer in America 10/2015 3 Lifestyle Choices Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Regardless of Family History Lifescience.com 2010 5 Factors That Increase Your Risk for Breast Cancer 11/2016 40 Ways to Prevent Breast Cancer After 40 WHEN YOU REACH MIDDLE AGE, IT'S TIME TO TAKE ACTION. 9/2017 Breast Cancer Awareness Breast Cancer CDC.gov Breast Cancer Risk Factors Breast Cancer Basics - for Patients Cancer.gov Breast Cancer Gene Update 2016: The 2 Genes Linked To Higher Risk Of Death 8/2016 Breast Cancer: The First Sign Isn't Always a Lump 11/2016 Breast, Thyroid Cancer: Risk for Survivors Detailed Breast Cancer Risk Calculator Dr. Hall 5 Things Young Women Must Know About Breast Cancer WebMD Alcohol’s Effects on Breast Cancer in Women 6/2020 A Visual Guide to Breast Cancer WebMD slideshow Axillary Lymph Nodes Komen.org Breast Cancer Awareness CDC.gov Breast Cancer CDC Breast Cancer MedlinePlus Breast Cancer National Cancer Institute Breast Cancer in Young Women: Who Has a Higher Risk? CDC.gov Breast Cancer Prevention Cancer.gov Breast cancer prevention: Lifestyle choices and more Mayoclinic Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool Cancer.gov Updated 5/2011 for Asian Americans Breast Cancer Screening Among Women Aged 50--74 Years --- United States, 2008 MMWR 6/2010 Breast Cancer & Our Environment Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines for Women 9/2020 Breast Cancer Screening and Socioeconomic Status --- 35 Metropolitan Areas, 2000 and 2002 MMWR 10/2005 Breast Cancer: Combating Cancer-Related Fatigue WebMD Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version Breast Cancer: What Can I Do to Reduce my Risk?; Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know CDC.gov Breast Diseases MedlinePlus Breast lump: Early evaluation is essential Mayo Clinic Breast Lumps: 8 Myths and Facts WebMD Breast MRI scan NIH.gov CDC's Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Cancer Screening and Treatment in Women: Recent Findings AHRQ.gov 2011 Checking for Breast Cancer Recurrence WebMD Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer Choosing the Right Breast Cancer Treatment WebMD Daily Walk May Cut Your Breast Cancer Risk WebMD Everyday Habits to Lower Breast Cancer Risk Exposure to common chemical during pregnancy may reduce protection against breast cancer 3/2021 Follow up Care After Breast Cancer Treatment ACS Greater levels of vitamin D associated with decreasing risk of breast cancer 6/2018 Hair product use and breast cancer risk among African American and White women 6/2017 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer CDC.gov How is breast cancer diagnosed? Cancer.org Inflammatory Breast Cancer video Thanks, Narda! Interpreting Breast Biopsies NIH.gov Surgery Choices for Women With DCIS or Breast Cancer Cancer.gov Invasive Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Treatments, Prognosis WebMD Know:BRCA CDC.gov Mastectomy MedlinePlus Mastectomy Mayo Clinic More Asian-American Women Getting Breast Cancer 4/2017 National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) CDC.gov Nutrition and Exercise During Breast Cancer Treatment WebMD Omega-3 fatty acids for breast cancer prevention and survivorship 2015 Possible explanation for recurring breast cancer Research hints that cancer cells evade treatment by 'eating' healthy cells 11/2016 Relatives' Prostate Cancer and Breast Cancer Risk WebMD Risk Factors for Breast Cancer at a Young Age Screening for Breast Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement Annals.org 2009 Screening for Breast Cancer U.S. Preventive Services Task Force 2005 Stage Information for Breast Cancer Symptoms of Breast Cancer The mystery of breast cancer 4/2015 These Breast Cancer Symptoms Often Go Unnoticed 11/2016 These hormones may make breast cancer act like stem cells 7/2017 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer CDC.gov Types of Mastectomy to Treat Breast Cancer WebMD Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women NIH.gov Using Genomics in Precision Prevention of Breast Cancer What Are the Stages of Breast Cancer? What Are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer? CDC.gov Infographic: What Every Young Woman Needs to Know About Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer CDC.gov What is a BRCA test? What Is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer? WebMD What Screening Tests Are There? CDC.gov What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Cancer.gov When to Get a Screening Mammogram WebMD Worldwide Breast Cancer Young Women & Breast Cancer Komen.org When Breast Cancer Spreads WebMD Why Black Women Are Less Likely To Survive Breast Cancer Huffingtonpost.com Women Who Sit Too Much Have Higher Breast Cancer Risk Livescience.com 4/2015 You Might Have a Higher Risk of Breast Cancer Due to These 5 Factors Your Breasts: What to Expect Map source: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/preventive-double-mastectomies-breast-cancer-patients-states/ Breast Implant Cancer (BIA-ALCL) 9 Deaths Are Linked to Rare Cancer From Breast Implants 3/2017 Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) In Women with Breast Implants: Preliminary FDA Findings and Analyses 1/2011 Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) 3/2017 Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma - Review of a Distinct Clinicopathologic Entity 6/2014 Breast Implant Associated ALCL: A Unique Entity in the Spectrum of CD30+ Lymphoproliferative Disorders 3/2013 The 2016 revision of the World Health Organization classification of lymphoid neoplasms Cardiotoxicities Minimizing Cardiotoxicities of Contemporary Breast Cancer Treatments Diabetes, hypertension more common among breast cancer survivors 1/2022 Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Stages 0 & 1 DCIS Stage 2 Breast Cancer Stage 3 Breast Cancer Stage 4 Breast Cancer The Confusion Over DCIS: What to Do About 'Stage Zero' Breast Cancer? Understanding Your Pathology Report: Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Mammography Graphic source: https://www.mammographysaveslives.org/facts.aspx Graphic source: https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/WomensHealthTopics/ucm352291.htm Map Source: http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/u-s-health-care-prices-are-all-over-map-new-n563661 10 Mammogram Myths and Facts WebMD Accuracy of Diagnostic Mammograms May Vary Across Racial and Ethnic Groups 6/2022 The benefits and harms of breast cancer screening: an independent review thelancet.com 2012 Breast cancer screening: 90 per cent of all cancers can be detected with MRI Sciencedaily.com 4/2015 Breast Density and Your Mammogram Report Getting Your Mammogram Results Cancer.gov Mammograms in special circumstances Cancer.org Mammograms: Questions for the doctor Healthfinder.gov Mammography MedlinePlus Mammography Surgeryencyclopedia.com Mammography use and breast cancer incidence among older U.S. women 3/2021 Mammography: What You Need to Know FDA.gov Percentage of Women Aged 50-64 Years Who Reported Receiving a Mammogram in the Past 2 Years, by Health Insurance Status* National Health Interview Survey, United States, 1993-2010 MMWR 8/2013 Regulation of mammography Cancer.org What does the doctor look for on a mammogram? Cancer.org What Is a Mammogram and When Should I Get One? CDC.gov Mammography & Breast Density Adjunct Screening With Tomosynthesis or Ultrasound in Women With Mammography-Negative Dense Breasts: Interim Report of a Prospective Comparative Trial 2016 Decade of Normal Mammography Reports - The Happygram 2013 Mammographic Density and the Risk and Detection of Breast Cancer NEJM Malignant breast masses detected only by ultrasound. A retrospective review. 9/1995 Protecting the Patient-Consumer From Later-Stage Cancer: Learning From Connecticut's Breast Density Laws 3/2016 Non-cancerous Breast Conditions Breast Changes and Conditions Cancer.gov Fibroadenomas of the Breast American Cancer Society Fibroadenoma Mayoclinic.org What Is a Fibroadenoma? WebMD.com Understanding Breast Changes Tweets by @bettycjung Information - Medical A new imaging test takes advantage of the fact that progesterone receptor levels in estrogen receptor-positive tumors go up in response to estrogen if the estrogen receptor is active. Credit: National Cancer Institute Graphic source: https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2021/breast-cancer-imaging-test-ffnp-hormone-therapy-response Graphic source: https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast Abortion, Miscarriage, and Breast Cancer Risk Cancer.gov A prospective study of type 2 diabetes, metformin use, and risk of breast cancer 1/2021 BRCA1 and BRCA2 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer NIH.gov Breast Cancer Health Professional Version Cancer.gov Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version BRCA1 and BRCA2: Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing Cancer.gov Breast and Ovarian Cancer and Family History Risk Categories CDC.gov Breast Cancer 5/2017 Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention Livesciencec.om 4/2015 Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy and Brain Function Cancer.org Breast Cancer: Treatment by Stage WebMD Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Use of Integrative Therapies as Supportive Care in Patients Treated for Breast Cancer 2014 Comparative Effectiveness of Core-Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Breast Lesions: Executive Summary AHRQ.gov Contemporary Hormonal Contraception and the Risk of Breast Cancer NEJM 1/2018 Decline in Breast Cancer Incidence --- United States, 1999--2003 MMWR 6/2007 Dense Breasts Linked to Increased Risk of Invasive Cancer in Older Women - Breast density, life expectancy could be factored into considerations for continued screening 8/2021 Diagnosis and Management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) AHRQ.gov 9/2009 Doctors Warn of Heart Risk From Some Breast Cancer Therapies Health experts are stepping up warnings that certain breast cancer treatments may harm the heart. 2/2018 Findings raise new concerns about birth control safety 1/2018 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer CDC.gov Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer How breast cancers resist chemotherapy 8/2016 Imaging Techniques for Treatment Evaluation for Metastatic Breast Cancer AHRQ.gov Imaging Test Could Help Guide Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions Inflammatory Breast Cancer WebMD Inherited Risk for Breast & Ovarian Cancers MSKCC.org Invasive Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Treatments, Prognosis WebMD Stages of breast cancer Mayo Clinic slideshow Three Steps To Lower Breast Cancer Risk, New AICR Report 2017 Tips for Recovering From Breast Cancer Surgery WebMD Treatment for Breast Cancer: What Are the Options? WebMD Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Types of Mastectomy to Treat Breast Cancer WebMD Understanding Breast Changes: A Health Guide for Women Cancer.gov Understanding Your Pathology Report: Breast Cancer Using Genomics in Precision Prevention of Breast Cancer 4/2015 Visible Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments WebMD What Are the Stages of Breast Cancer? WebMD What Breast Cancer Survivors Need to Know About Osteoporosis NIH.gov Where Breast Cancer Can Spread WebMD Which Genes Confer a Higher Risk of Breast Cancer? Two large studies identify the genes besides BRCA that increase risk 1/2021 Research All Breast Cancer Mutations Are Not Equal 4/2015 Black Women Have Higher Death Rates from Breast Cancer Than Other Women CDC.gov Breast cancer and circadian disruption from electric lighting in the modern world 12/2013 Breast Cancer - Latest Evidence Dietandcancerreport.org Diet, Nutrition Physical Activity and Breast Cancer AICR 5/2017 Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Prevention of Breast Cancer March 2010 Summary Report Food, Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Prevention of Breast Cancer March 2010 Full Report Cancer Screening and Treatment in Women: Recent Findings Breast Cancer Research Breast Cancer--Screening Data for Assessing Quality of Services --- New York, 2000--2003 6/4/2004 Comparative Effectiveness of Medications To Reduce Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in Women AHRQ.gov Long-Term Heart Risks After Breast Cancer Tx Risk impact of modern radiotherapy techniques unclear 7/2018 New Treatment Significantly Improves Long-term Outlook For Breast Cancer Survivors: International clinical trial concludes women should consider taking letrozole after five years of tamoxifen treatment to continue to reduce risk of recurrence (10/2003) (NIH) Outdoor light at night linked with increased breast cancer risk in women 8/2017 Proliferative Breast Disease (The Doctor's Doctor) Use of Mammograms Among Women Aged >40 Years --- United States, 2000--2005 MMWR 1/2007 WHI Observational Study Suggests Increased Physical Activity Reduces Breast Cancer Risk (NIH) Your Questions on Soy and Breast Cancer Answered AICR.org Alcohol & Breast Cancer Graphic source: http://wcrf.org/int/research-we-fund/continuous-update-project-findings-reports/breast-cancer Graphic source: http://wcrf.org/int/research-we-fund/continuous-update-project-findings-reports/breast-cancer A drink a day tied to higher breast cancer risk, report says 5/2017 Alcohol Amount, Not Type -- Wine, Beer, Liquor -- Triggers Breast Cancer Science Daily 2007 Alcohol’s Effects on Breast Cancer in Women 6/2020 NIH.gov Alcohol and Breast Cancer About.com Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk, Drinking as little as half a glass of wine a day may raise a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, a new study shows. WebMD 2006 Alcohol Increases Breast Cancer Risk, 30% More Breast Cancer With More Than 3 Daily Drinks of Wine, Beer, or Spirits WebMD 2007 Alcohol Is the Breast Cancer Risk No One Wants to Talk About. As companies roll out the pink beer in October to raise awareness of the disease, one group is urging young women to think twice. 10/2021 Drinking and breast cancer: Risk increases with even one drink, study finds 5/2017 Researchers find direct link to alcohol, breast cancer risk 4/2016 Study: All Alcohol Ups Breast Cancer Risk. Researchers Say A Drink Or Two A Day -- Of Beer, Wine Or Liquor -- Can Increase Risk CBS News Drugs & Breast Cancer Cannabinoids and Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment 3/2020 This dietary supplement could increase cancer risk 11/2022 Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is a form of vitamin B3. Previous research has linked dietary supplements like NR to benefits related to cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological health. In the new study, however, the researchers discovered high levels of NR could not only increase someone’s risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer, but also could cause the cancer to metastasize or spread to the brain. Environment & Breast Cancer Breast Cancer and the Environment IOM.edu Environment and Breast Cancer Science Review Fracking chemicals linked to breast cancer in new study 2/2018 New research points to disturbing implications for those who live near a drilling site Review summarizes known links between endocrine disruptors and breast cancer risk 4/2021 Statistics Estimated Breast Cancer Mortality Worldwide in 2012 Graphic source: http://globocan.iarc.fr/old/FactSheets/cancers/breast-new.asp Estimated Breast Cancer Incidence Worldwide in 2012 Graphic source: http://globocan.iarc.fr/old/FactSheets/cancers/breast-new.asp Graphic source: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/default/files/cstream-node/inc_anatomicalsite_breast_0.png Graphic source: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/study-estimates-number-us-women-living-metastatic-breast-cancer Map source: https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/DataExplorer/?query=b66ef5cb-4b36-4911-82f9-6ebdee9d4054 Graphic source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/breast-cancer-survival-rate-disparities_561e79a7e4b050c6c4a3a75a SEER Stat Fact Sheets: Breast Cancer Cancer.gov Breast Cancer - Estimated Incidence, Mortality and Prevalence Worldwide in 2012 Iarc.fr Breast Cancer Death Rates Among Women Aged 45--64 Years,* by Race --- United States, 1990--2007 MMWR 7./2010 Breast Cancer Rates by Race and Ethnicity CDC.gov Breast Cancer Rates by State CDC.gov Breast Cancer Screening Among Adult Women Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, United States, 2010 MMWR 6/2012 Breast Cancer Statistics CDC Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium Cancer.gov Despite Awareness Campaigns, Breast Cancer Myths Linger New York Times 10/1/2007 Patterns and Trends in Age-Specific Black-White Differences in Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality United States, 1999-2014 MMWR 10/2016 Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Severity United States, 2005-2009 MMWR 11/2012 Smoking Lowers Breast Cancer Survival WebMD Study estimates number of U.S. women living with metastatic breast cancer 5/2017 Support Breast Cancer Center Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer.org Metastatic Breast Cancer Network National Breast Cancer Foundation Susan G. Komen for the Cure What to anticipate after you've heard those dreaded words 'you have breast cancer' Sciencedaily.com 10/2014 Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization Young Survival Coalition Your Care Choices for Advanced Breast Cancer WebMD Cervical Cancer There is NO substitute for regular pap smears in detecting cervical cancer in its earliest stages. See your healthcare provider. Information - General A Visual Guide to Cervical Cancer WebMD CDC's Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Cervical Cancer CDC.gov Cervical Cancer MedlinePlus Cervical cancer 'not just a young woman's disease' BBC.com 6/2015 Cervical Cancer Risk Factors CDC.gov Cervical cancer - screening and prevention MedlinePlus Cervical Cancer Surgery Overview Cancer.org Estimated Number of Cases of High-Grade Cervical Lesions Diagnosed Among Women — United States, 2008 and 2016 MMWR 4/2019 Human Papilloma Virus Information Human Papillomavirus Associated Cancers United States, 2004-2008 MMWR 4/2012 Invasive Cervical Cancer Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Women --- United States, 1992--1999 Pap smear: Screening test for cervical cancer Mayo Clinic Screening for Cervical Cancer USPSTF Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women Cancer.gov 10/2016 What Are the Key Statistics about Cervical Cancer? Cancer.org Information - Medical Cancer of the Cervix (NIH's CancerNet) Cervical Cancer - Cervical Adenocarcinoma Cap.org Cervical Cancer - Cervical Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cap.org Cervical Cancer (WomensHealth.About.Com) Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines for Average-Risk Women CDC.gov Cervical dysplasia: Is it cancer? Mayoclinic.org Screening for Cervical Cancer - U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) [AHRQ] Understanding Cervical Changes: A Health Guide for Women Cancer.gov Research DES Info Known Health Effects for DES Daughters Statistics Cervical Cancer Incidence, Mortality, and Screening United States, 2007-2012 MMWR 11/2014 Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Aged 18-30 Years United States, 2000-2010 MMWR 1/2013 Death Rates* for Cervical Cancer National Vital Statistics System, United States, 1999-2013 MMWR 1/2015 Estimated Number of Cases of High-Grade Cervical Lesions Diagnosed Among Women - United States, 2008 and 2016 MMWR 4/2019 Support Graphic source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/455426581042890287/ Graphic source: https://www.coloradocancercoalition.org/cancer-in-colorado/cervical-cancer/ Graphic source: http://blog.usa.gov/post/74943623520/image-description-prevent-cervical-cancer-with Ovarian Cancer Information - General 5 Things Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer 5/2012 7 Ovarian Cancer Facts All Women Should Know 9/2016 A Visual Guide to Ovarian Cancer WebMD Most ovarian cancers get their start in fallopian tubes 10/2017 National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Ovarian Cancer CDC.gov Ovarian Cancer MedlinePlus Ovarian cancer fact sheet Ovarian Disorders MedlinePlus Possible Chlamydia Link with Ovarian Cancer 3/2018 Associations seen in two separate cohorts of women The Subtle Signs of Ovarian Cancer Every Woman Should Know Explained by Survivors Yahoo.com This Is Why Ovarian Cancer Becomes Resistant To Chemotherapy 5/2016 Other Gynecologic Cancers Gynecologic Cancer Symptoms CDC.gov Gynecologic Cancer Web site Gynecologic Cancers Brochure Diethylstilbestrol (DES) and Cancer Cancer.gov Vaginal Cancer MedlinePlus Vulvar Cancer NIH.gov What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Uterus Cancer.gov Uterine Cancer Graphic source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/67/wr/mm6748a1.htm Guide to Uterine Cancer Uterine Cancer MedlinePlus Uterine Cancer Incidence and Mortality — United States, 1999–2016 12/2018 PUBLISHED ON THE WEB: July 26, 2003 Updated: 12/27/2022 R1,087 Comments, suggestions, dead link reports: Links Consumer Health Information Health Professional Resource Sites Public Health Practice Search Engines Index Back to Top © Copyright 1999 - 2023 Betty C. 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