About Breast Cancer: Sharon Osbourne Becomes a Previvor

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Sharon Osbourne Becomes a Breast Cancer Previvor Already a colon cancer survivor, Sharon Osbourne had genetic testing and found out that she was at increased risk for breast cancer. She is now recovering from a double mastectomy. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer risk  mastectomy  genetic testing Four Types of Mastectomy My beautiful mother-in-law had a double mastectomy in 1973. She had a modified radical mastectomy. When I was diagnosed in 2002, I was offered a a skin-sparing mastectomy. It is important to know your options, before you agree to surgery. Search Related Topics:  mastectomy  breast cancer surgery  breast cancer treatment Weighing the Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing 10 years ago, I had never heard about genetic testing for breast cancer. But it is more common now. For people with close relatives or a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, genetic testing can help you make decisions. Here's how having a genetic test might impact you. Search Related Topics:  gene test  genetic mutation  genetic factors Young Women and Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk When a woman is in her most fertile years, she faces many lifestyle decisions. If she has a strong family history of breast and ovarian cancer, genetic tests might help her make smart choices. Genetic counselors can help you understand the results of a gene test and how it affects your future health risks. Learn more about genetic risk here. Search Related Topics:  genetic factors  gene test  genetic mutation Related Searches Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Survival Treatment for Cancer Colon Cancer Cancer Screening Featured Articles Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer   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 Pros and Cons of Reconstruction 5 Years and Counting Expander Filling For Size   Follow me on: Advertisement