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Early detection and immediate treatment offer the best chance of surviving breast cancer. When breast cancer is confined to the breast, the 5-year survival rate is over 95 percent. Be proactive and take charge of your health. Begin with this three-step early detection plan as recommended by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation:
- Begin with the three-step monthly breast self-examinations beginning at age 20.
- Clinical breast exams by a trained medical professional at least every three years beginning at age 20 and annually after 40.
- Annual screening mammography beginning at age 40. Women under age 40 with either a family history of breast cancer or at high risk should consult with a medical professional regarding when to begin getting mammograms.
These websites provide more information on breast health, breast cancer and survivorship:
www.cancer.org
American Cancer Society
www.aicr.org
American Institute for Cancer Research
www.breastcancerinfo.com
The International Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
www.mautnerproject.org
The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer
www.natlbcc.org
National Breast Cancer Coalition
www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
National Cancer Institute
http://www.canceradvocacy.org/
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
www.nccn.org
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
www.lymphnet.org
National Lymphedema Network
www.susanlove.net
Susan Love, M.D.
www.y-me.org
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
www.cancercare.org
CancerCare Website