Have you checked out this website, www.iamthecure.org ? It's part of the Susan G. Komen Foundation's breast cancer campaign, and there is a lot of great information on that website.
Some of the most basic yet important information from the website for you to know:
Be Aware.
1. The greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being female and growing older.
2. Breast cancer knows no boundaries be it age, gender, socio-economic status or
geographic location.
3. Breast cancer affects more than just the patient — friends and family need support too.
Take Action.
4. The key to survival is early detection.
5. Three simple steps for early detection are regular mammograms, clinical breast exams and
breast self-exams.
6. It is important to make healthy lifestyle choices.
