Friday, September 27, 2013

About Women's Health: The C-Word: What You Need To Know

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From Rachel Berman, your About Women's Health Editor
Chances are you know someone who at some point has been diagnosed with a woman-specific cancer. As September and October are Ovarian and Breast Cancer Awareness Months, respectively, here's information about who's at risk, the steps you can take to lower your risk, and how to cope if you or a loved one is suffering from either of these conditions.

What You Can Control
While your gender and genes are factors you can't alter, there are actionable lifestyle changes you can take right now to reduce your risk of cancer. What Affects Your Breast Cancer Risk

Understand the Warning Signs
Typically, the earlier cancer is detected and treated, the better the prognosis. Start with performing a monthly Breast Self Exam.

Separate Myth From Fact
There are many misconceptions about women's cancers. Here are 7 Myths About Breast Cancer you should stop believing.

Living With Cancer
Scientific advancements are constantly evolving options for people diagnosed with cancer. Here are 7 Treatment Methods For Breast Cancer.
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