Breast Surgery

Breast Cancer

Why should I be concerned about breast cancer?

It seems like we've all been affected by breast cancer at some point in our lives, whether we have had it, or have had a family member or friend who's battled it. Every woman has a chance of getting breast cancer. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women and the disease we fear most. As scared as we are, you can try to remember that if you find breast cancer early, it can often be treated successfully. Many women have overcome breast cancer and are living life to its fullest!

Where can I learn more about breast cancer?

For More Information...

The Cancer Council Australia

GPO Box 4708, Sydney NSW 2001
Level 5, Medical Foundation Building
92-94 Parramatta Road
Camperdown NSW 2050
Phone: (02) 9036 3100
Fax: (02) 9036 3101
Email: info@cancer.org.au
Website: www.cancer.org.au

or the following organizations in the United States:

National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service
Phone: (800) 422-6237
Internet Address: http://cis.nci.nih.gov

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Phone: (888)-842-6355 (select option 7)
Internet Address: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/index.htm

American Cancer Society
Phone: (800)-ACS-2345
Internet Address: http://www.cancer.org

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Phone: (800)-462-9273
Internet Address: http://www.komen.org