FAQs

WHAT CAUSES BREAST CANCER?
The case of Breast Cancer is still unknown. There are certain risk factors that increase a person’s chance of developing breast cancer. To read more regarding causes and risk factors please click this link to the MD ANDERSON website.
http://www2.mdanderson.org/app/pe/index.cfm?pagename=opendoc&docid=50

WHAT IS INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER (IBC)?
Please click on the following links to learn more about what IBC is all about and what symptoms related to this rare, very aggressive form of breast cancer.
http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/breastcancer/display.cfm?id=39c2c5ae-a411-49e9-875855cb37b6b999&method=displayfull

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/IBC

HOW IMPORTANT IS EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER?
It all begins with monthly self breast exams at home. All women should become familiar with their breasts so that any new symptom, lump, or changes can be reported to their doctor quickly for evaluation.
http://www.mdanderson.org/pdf/fs_mda_breastcancer.pdf

WHEN SHOULD I GET A MAMMOGRAM?
A yearly mammogram and clinical breast exams are recommended to begin at age 40 and older. This should continue annually as long as a woman is in good health.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Detection/screening-mammograms