About Breast Cancer: Miss America Contestant Ponders Double Mastectomy

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Beauty contests usually involve a lot of strutting in form-fitting clothing. But what if the form of the contestant is missing both breasts? Miss America Contestant Considers Double Mastectomy Allyn Rose, age 24, is in the top 8 for Miss America of 2013. But she recently found out something that made her seriously consider removing her beautiful breasts. That seems extreme - particularly when she doesn't have breast cancer! Miss Rose has to consider her schedule before setting the date for this kind of surgery. Find out what has inspired her to even think of having a double mastectomy. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer risk  mastectomy  genetic testing Should You Have the Breast Cancer Gene Test? If you are having family holiday gatherings, you might ask about your family history. There may be famous people, military heros, farmers, or lady wrestlers in your lineage! You should also ask about health issues that are common in your family, because if there is a genetic mutation that could affect you, its a good idea to have it checked out. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer risk  genetic factors  genes Top 10 Strategies to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk What can you do to lower your risk of getting breast cancer? These strategies help keep you well and raise your defenses against many kinds of illness. Take control of lifestyle factors and make healthy choices to put yourself in the best position to prevent breast cancer and stay in good health. Search Related Topics:  breast self-exam  exercise  healthy diet Will You Get Your Mother's Breast Cancer? Having a mother die of breast cancer can cause fears. One fear may be - will I die of the same type of breast cancer? Do I need to know her diagnosis details? You can take steps to lower your risk of breast cancer. Learn more here. Search Related Topics:  breast screening  breast cancer risk  genetic factors Related Searches Breast Cancer Mastectomy Recovery Mastectomy Clothing Ovarian Cancer Risk Mastectomy Surgery Featured Articles Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Support Forum The Best News Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Long Distance Support   Follow me on: Advertisement