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Useful Sites
MSNBC Health News: Breast-Cancer Risk Assessment
About this site: The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 175,000 women will be diagnosed as having breast cancer this year. There's nothing you can do about risk factors like family history and age, but it's not too late to make changes in your lifestyle and environment. Answer this short questionnaire to calculate your risk and to learn how you can improve your chances of staying disease-free. (http://www.msnbc.com/Modules/breast/quiz.asp)  Pluses: The questions are brief but comprehensive.  Minuses: Your risk profile is scored with a number corresponding to low, medium, or high risk, but you get no explanation of how the score is calculated.  Best feature: The profile includes steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing breast cancer. |
Breast Implants on Trial
About this site: Devised as a companion to the 1996 PBS Frontline documentary on breast implants, this site examines the controversial history of silicone implants. You'll find text from manufacturer Dow Corning's product inserts, legal and medical documents, and links to more information about silicone implants. (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/implants/) Pluses: Examines all sides of the breast implant story. Minuses: No updates since site was created in 1996. Best feature: A chronology of silicone implants lets you view their history at a glance. |
La Leche League International
About this site: Check out articles on everything from feeding preemies to expressing breast milk at work from the leading breastfeeding advocacy group. You can also order books, read up on government legislation, and learn how to get involved. (http://www.lalecheleague.org/) Pluses: Find a breastfeeding workshop, seminar, or leader near you. Minuses: Strong emphasis on political action may be too much for some mothers. Best feature: An index to La Leche League groups worldwide, where women can find support and friendship. |
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