Breast Health

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• National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Information Service 1-800-422-6237

  The Cancer Information Service (CIS), a national information and education network, is a free public service of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Nation’s primary agency for cancer research. The CIS is your source for the latest, most accurate cancer information for patients, their families, the general public, and health professionals. Visit this site for the latest cancer medical news, clinical trail information, publications, the FDA's most current findings, links to additional cancer resources and general information regarding cancer and treatments available to you.

• American Cancer Society

  The American Cancer Society's web site provides consumer information regarding cancer. Visit this site if you are looking for a definition/explanation of a particular type of cancer, prevention and risk factors, detection and symptoms of cancers, available treatments and drugs and Frequently Asked Questions. Also available are publications, brochures, news and links to additional information.

• Virtual Hospital Iowa Health Book - Breast

  This site contains patient education on self breast examination, fibrocystic breast disease, mammography, breast augmentation and reduction, reconstructive breast surgery, breast cancer (including male breast cancer), and breastfeeding tips and troubleshooting.

• University of California - Mammography and Breast Health

  This Website provides up to date information about the potential benefits and risks of screening mammograms according to a woman’s age. Prior to placing this Web site on the Internet, its content was reviewed by medical researchers and by breast cancer advocates for completeness, clarity and bias. The Deputy Director, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the National Cancer Institute and the Associate Director for Science, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control reviewed and approved the content of the program for linkage to their Internet sites.

• Food and Drug Administration - Frequently Asked Questions about Mammography

  The questions and answers on this site provide background on the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and mammography facilities. There is also a range of patient information about the benefits of screening mammography, addresses concerns about radiation exposure, distinguishes between a screening and a diagnostic mammography, and what you should expect in terms of receiving results of your mammogram.