About Breast Cancer: Tamoxifen For Prevention In High-Risk Women

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Breast cancer is too common, and is no respecter of youth or age. If you knew that you were at high risk, what steps would you take? Tamoxifen For Prevention In High-Risk Women of UK Young women with a high risk for breast cancer have difficult choices to make about their health. Some have even chosen prophylactic mastectomies. Now in Great Britain, those women have the option of taking Tamoxifen for 5 years. It's not for everybody, though! Search Related Topics:  tamoxifen  hormone therapy  prevention Downton Abbey's Mrs Hughes Has A Cancer Scare In Edwardian England (at least on PBS) there is a place called Downton Abbey, where titled gentlefolk are facing change of all kinds. Missing heirs, potential weddings, sordid affairs, and now - breast cancer - maybe? Read more Search Related Topics:  breast cancer  diagnosis  treatments Young Women, Family History and Breast Cancer Genetic helps you deterine your risk for many diseases, including breast cancer. Learn more about decisions and trade-offs of genetic testing. My Mother Died of Breast Cancer. Will I Get the Same Type of 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:  genetic factors  gene test  genetic mutation Risk Assessment - A Collection of Web-based Tools If you're curious about your risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer, here are some online tools to help you. Most of these are simple questionnaires. None of these require you to enter confidential information, or to sign up for an account. I have tried all of these tools and reviewed them for you. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer risk  risk assessment  online tools Related Searches Breast Cancer Cancer Prevention Cancer Treatment Radiation for Cancer Skin Cancer Featured Articles Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement