About Women's Health: What Do You Know About Breast Cancer?

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Have you noticed the increase in pink ribbons everywhere? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While there are few people who have never heard of breast cancer, the awareness month is needed to remind women to be aware of the risks and take steps to prevent or at least catch cancer early. Preventing Breast Cancer Breast cancer is caused by a combination of factors that you have no control over (like genetics) and factors you can control (like smoking.) Why not take steps to lower your risk? All About Breast Cancer Prevention Top 10 Strategies to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk Top 10 Breast Cancer Risk Myths See More About:  breast cancer risk  breast cancer prevention  mammograms From Mammograms to Self-Exams The next best thing to preventing breast cancer is catching it early. The earlier it's caught, the easier it will be to treat. Every women should be doing self-exams, and mammograms should be started at age 40. How To Do a Breast Self Exam (BSE) When and How Often Should I Get Mammograms? How Screening Mammograms Protect Your Breast Health Having a Mammogram Benign Breast Conditions That Are Not Breast Cancer See More About:  breast self exam  breast cancer prevention  breast lumps Information for the Newly Diagnosed If you've just been diagnosed with breast cancer, there are things you need to do and know before you start treatment. (Not yet diagnosed but know you're at risk? You may want to keep these important articles around, just in case.) What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Breast Cancer Treatment and Your Fertility 10 Essential Things To Do Before Starting Treatment See More About:  cancer treatment  diagnosis  pathology report Supporting a Friend with Breast Cancer One in 8 women develop breast cancer in the Unites States. Many of us know at least one person who has battled the disease. How can you be supportive? Help Fight Breast Cancer as a Chemo Support Buddy Top 10 Ways to Support a Spouse with Breast Cancer Fundraising for Someone with Breast Cancer See More About:  breast cancer support  chemotherapy  cancer support Women's Health Ads Breast Cancer Month Cancer Treatment Cancer Chemotherapy Cancer Diagnosis Cervical Cancer Featured Articles Quiz: Choosing Better Proteins Which Presidential Candidate Supports Birth Control? 2012 Election and Contraception 10 Ways to Comfort a Woman in Birth Tips for Breastfeeding Success Starting College with PCOS   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement