Breast Cancer Web sites
BreastCancer.org
- Explains about the multiple genes that have been found to increase the risk for hereditary breast cancer
National Cancer Institute: Information on Ataxia Telangiectasia
- Reviews how ataxia telangiectasia is inherited, and discusses possible increased risks for cancer
Susan G Komen: Breast Cancer and Genetics Fact Sheet
- Information about the link between breast cancer and genetics
Susan G Komen: Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2
- Information about genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2
B-RST Breast Cancer Screening Tool
- A screening tool for doctors or patients that asks family history questions to determine if someone is at a high risk for hereditary cancer
PROMPT, ClinGen, GenomeConnect
- Sites where patients can share their test results to help researchers understand more about hereditary cancer risks
FORCE
- Has more information about BRCA1 and BRCA2, as well as research studies and new clinical trials
Kintalk
- Contains education and tools to help people in sharing their genetic information with family members
Patientslikeme
- This site provides a platform for patients to voice their experiences in dealing with their illness.
MD Anderson Cancer Center: Moon Shots
- Gives updates on advances in treatment for various types of cancer
Current Events
Press Release: FDA approves Lynparza to treat advanced ovarian cancer
Science: Variation in cancer risk among tissues can be explained by the number of stem cell divisions
New York Times: Cancer’s Random Assault
The Washington Post: BRCA, Guilt and Motherhood
Graphics
NPR: What Happens After You Get That Mammogram
Medscape: Percent of Breast Cancer Avoidable if Prevention Begins at Age 2 Years
Science: Calculus of risk chart
Videos
Caitlin’s Preventative Mastectomy
Kintalk: Hereditary Breast Cancer and Sharing Your Information
MD Anderson Cancer Center video series:
