Whether you’re a women newly diagnosed with breast cancer or a family member of a cancer patient, you’re likely looking for information to better understand the disease. There is a wealth of knowledge that’s widely available to women and their families to better understand breast cancer. The right information can help women build confidence about making the right treatment choices or where to get breast exams. However, finding quality sources of information can be tough, as there are hundreds of websites and books that cover the topic. We’ve highlighted some great resources that will help you on your search for facts.
Waking the Warrior Goddess
This creation by Dr. Christine Horner contains information on women’s health whether you suffer from breast cancer or want to avoid getting breast cancer or just want to stay healthy and happy. The book is available on Amazon or on Dr Horner’s website www.drchristinehorner.com It is a wealth of information no women should be without!
http://www.amazon.com/Waking-Warrior-Goddess-Third-Edition/dp/1591203635
Breast Cancer Video Series
Comprehensive and easy to understand, the National Breast Cancer Foundation has authored a series of educational videos that discuss nearly every aspect of breast cancer. Some of the topics covered are breast exams, diagnosis, treatment, and stages of breast cancer. These educational videos offer an overview analysis of fundamental breast cancer issues.
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/what-is-breast-cancer
In-depth Breast Cancer Information Guide
National Compressive Cancer Network (NCCN) published an in-depth 110 page digital booklet that covers most aspects of breast cancer. Each chapter includes extensive medical analysis that’s accompanied by detailed anatomical illustrations.
http://www.nccn.org/patients/patient_guidelines/breast/
Cancer Risk Self-evaluation Survey
Developed by the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas, this lengthy and detailed survey helps women assess their breast cancer risks. The survey asks questions about personal and family health history to create an individualized health profile.
https://www3.mdanderson.org/publicedu/prevention/index.cfm?pagename=index
Breast Cancer Support Network
Mybcteam.com is a social network specifically for breast cancer survivors and current cancer patients. Women are encouraged to share experiences and give personal guidance. After creating a free profile, you’re matched with a breast cancer survivor who has endured a similar cancer ordeal.
Paperback Book on Treatment, Diagnosis, and Prevention of Cancer
Author Suzanne Somers has published an alternative medicine’s guide to cancer treatment in her book Knockout: Interviews with Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer–And How to Prevent Getting It in the First Place. Somers uses personal experiences to discuss natural options to cancer treatment.
How care-takers and families can support their loved ones with Cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases defined by abnormal growth that begins destroying healthy tissue. As of just a few years ago, scientists placed a person’s lifetime risk of developing cancer at 38.5 percent, but thanks to better detection and treatments cancer survivors are living longer, healthier lives after diagnoses.
https://www.familyassets.com/cancer
We listed just a few of our favorite sources for women’s health information. There are many other great websites and books out there, so use this list as a starting point on your search for facts.