Genetic Testing for Risk of Breast and Ovarian Cancer: Is it Right For You?
... What is my risk for developing breast or ovarian cancer?Women in the United States have a 1-in-10 risk of developing breast cancer and a 1-in-55 chance of developing ovarian cancer in their lifetime. ...

Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer
... Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment program in which a woman takes estrogen and progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone) to relieve menopause symptoms. HRT also reduces a woman’s risk...

Emotional Aspects of Breast Cancer
... Facing a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Your stress levels may skyrocket. You may worry about finances and about your body image. And you may be asking yourself difficult questions, such...

What is the Benefit of BRCA Genetic Testing?
... At-risk families can take blood tests to screen for mutations in the BRCA genes. However, genetic testing is done only when definitely indicated by a personal or a strong family history. Genetic testi...

The Genetics of Breast Cancer
... Women with a genetic risk for breast cancer account for 5% to 10% of all women with the disease. Having a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast cancer poses the greatest risk to...

Do Birth Control Pills Cause Breast Cancer?
... Since the early 1960s, oral contraceptives have become the most popular and one of the most effective forms of birth control used in the U.S. But an association between estrogen and an increased risk ...

The Role of Ethnicity and Race in Breast Cancer Risk
... Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American women, and is second only to lung cancer as a leading cause of cancer death in women. The number of breast cancer cases (incidence) h...

Preserving Fertility After Breast Cancer Treatment
... How does breast cancer treatment affect fertility? In many cases, treatment for breast cancer involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of the two. These treatments can affect your re...

STAR Clinical Trial
... The Cleveland Clinic is taking a closer look at breast cancer prevention. The Cleveland Clinic is participating in STAR, a clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of tamoxifen with raloxifene for b...

Coping skills
... A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming. Suddenly you''re confronted with the fear and uncertainty of a life-threatening illness — one you may associate with a loss of femininity or sex...