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when feeling your boobies
look for lumps or hardening in the breast tissue. you should also look for
changes in shape, sores, and puckering or inflammation of skin anywhere on
your boobies. nipple discharge or crust on the nipple are also things that
should be brought to a clinician's attention. |
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it is recommended that
you feel your boobies at the same time each month, preferably a week after
your period. the most important thing is that you know what your boobies
feel like so you know when a change occurs. if you notice a change, notify a
clinician immediately. |
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Below are some breast cancer organizations that offer
invaluable information and resources for breast cancer education as well as
support for breast cancer patients and their families.
National Non-profit Organizations
Young Survival Coalition
This organization was started in 1998 by a three under 40 women in New York
City who were diagnosed with breast cancer. The YSC is dedicated to the
concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. They
recently hosted, along with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, the 7th Annual
Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer. This is the only
international conference focused on the unique needs of young women with
breast cancer.
www.youngsurvival.org
Keep A Breast Foundation
The Keep A Breast Foundation is a 501 (c) (3)
non-profit organization. Our mission is to help eradicate breast cancer by
exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support.
Through art events, educational programs and fundraising efforts we seek to
increase breast cancer awareness among young people so they are better
equipped to make choices and develop habits that will benefit their
long-term health and well-being.
www.keep-a-breast.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Formerly The Susan G. Komen Foundation, this organization is an awesome
resource for breast cancer information. They have national affiliates
in most major cities so, while they are a national organization, you can
access useful information as well in a city near you.
In addition, some of the most popular breast cancer events are spearheaded
by Komen National and their affiliates. The Komen Race for the Cure and the
Breast Cancer 3-Day take place in various cities throughout the year -- help
support the cause by participating in one near you.
www.komen.org
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society works to eradicate all cancer, but is also a
great national and local resource for information and programs available
specific to breast cancer. In addition, they host the Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer walk so check them out in a city near you.
www.cancer.org
breastcancer.org
breastcancer.org is a global nonprofit organization providing expert medical
information about breast health and breast cancer. breastcancer.org's
mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex
medical and personal information about breast cancer 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, guiding them to the best decisions for their lives. They have
recently been recognized as the number 1 online resource for breast cancer
information, with over 2500 pages of medical content.
www.breastcancer.org
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Based in Ardmore, PA, the LBBC's mission is to empower all women affected by
breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
They recently hosted, along with the Young Survival Coalition, the 7th
Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer. This is the
only international conference focused on the unique needs of young women
with breast cancer. More information about the conference can be found at
www.youngsurvivorsconference.org
www.lbbc.org
Pennsylvania-based Non-profit Organizations
Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition
This organization is based in Ephrata, PA and is focused on education,
outreach and advocacy for women in PA. Their advocacy recently led to
legislation providing free mammograms to underinsured or uninsured women
ages 40-49. This is just one of many programs spearheaded by the PBCC.
www.pabreastcancer.org
Cool Breast
Cancer Companies
LympheDIVAs
Kristin Dudley, Robin Miller, and Rachel Troxell formed LympheDIVAs to
create medically correct compression apparel for women with post-breast
cancer lymphedema. Robin and Rachel are young breast cancer survivors and
have lymphedema. The three want to inspire women cancer survivors to feel
beautiful, strong, and confident. Their designs bring a much needed
fashion-friendly facelift to the traditional un-hip compression sleeves!!
Check them out.
www.lymphedivas.com
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