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The term breast, also known by the Latin mamma in anatomy, refers to the upper ventral region of an animal's torso, particularly that of mammals, including human beings. In addition, the breasts are parts of a female mammal's body which contain the organs that secrete milk used to feed infants.
This article focuses on human female breasts, but it should be noted that male humans also have breasts (although usually less prominent) that are structurally identical and homologous to the female, as they develop embryologically from the same tissues. While the mammary glands that produce milk are present in the male, they normally remain undeveloped. In some situations male breast development does occur, a condition called gynecomastia. Milk production can also occur in both men and women as an adverse effect of some medicinal drugs (such as some antipsychotic medication), extreme physical stress or in endocrine disorders.
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Discovery of gene linked to breast cancer
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:38:36 -0400
Using a novel three-part screening process, scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified a gene that is made inappropriately in about a third of all breast cancers. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
Molecular signature may identify cisplatin-sensitive breast tumors
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:36:44 -0400
Harvard Medical School faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a subgroup of hard-to-treat breast cancers that may be sensitive to the drug cisplatin, rarely used in the treatment of breast tumors. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
Why are African American women more likely to die from breast cancer?
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:34:43 -0400
Researchers propose that the excess mortality occurs partly because black women are more likely than white women to develop breast cancer before menopause, when surgery to remove the tumor may pose a higher risk of stimulating cancer growth. Additional information at Breast cancer More topics at Consumer information
BC Support.org - A forum for experiences, chat and research information. Provides very active discussion boards.
Meta Description: [ Breast cancer discussions, support, experiences, chat, medical and research information with twelve topic boards. ]
Lymphedema Support Group - Contact information for a support group in Naples, FL.
Resource Services - Services and events of group in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Meta Description: [ Willow Breast Cancer Support & Resource Services provides survivor to survivor emotional support and information about breast cancer to anyone in Canada. ]
AVON- Women- The Crusade - AVON's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade
Board of Human Kindness - Meeting place for voluteers, crew and friends of the former Pallota Teamworks. Here they can discuss their fundraising walks for breast cancer and other concerns.
Breast Cancer ACTION Nova Scotia (BCANS) - BCANS has a very active community of breast cancer survivors. Our web site has been providing online support for thousands of men and women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.
Meta Description: [ Breast cancer support, information, advocacy and awareness with news, chat, information on metastatic breast cancer, diagnosis and treatment. ]
Breast Cancer Discussion Boards - breastcancer.org - Public forums for discussing breast cancer experiences including diagnosis, treatment, recovery and the effects on personal relationships.
Meta Description: [ breast cancer online support forums ]
Breast Cancer Mailing List Archive - Searchable archive of the largest breast cancer mailing list, going back to 1995.
Breast Cancer Mailing List:Information and Support - Information and subscription form for the Breast Cancer Mailing List
Meta Description: [ Information and subscription form for the Breast Cancer Mailing List. ]
Breast Cancer On-line Support - A breast cancer support group with interactive facilities including guestbooks, chat, voice chat, books, and up-to-date research news on breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Survivor's Discussion Board - An active discussion board for breast cancer survivor's to interact with one another for support, technical information and socializing.
Meta Description: [ Breast Cancer Survivor's Discussion Board ]
Breastlink.com - Your source for integrated breast cancer care. We believe that healing and recovery must come from both sides of the partnership.
Meta Description: [ Breast Cancer Care at BreastLink ]
Cancer News: Breast Cancer Support Groups - Information on breast cancer support groups.
Meta Description: [ A service of Cancer News on the Net. ]
Community Breast Health Project - Organization dedicated to improving the lives of people touched by breast cancer through educational resources and community activities.
Friends In Touch - An online breast cancer support group for patients, survivors and care givers. Includes poetry, survivor's stories, a chat room and resources.
Meta Description: [ Breast cancer support group specializing in friendship and caring. We offer daily chats, active message boards and answers to your questions from our members. Drop in to see why MSN chose us as one of their COOLEST COMMUNITIES! ]
Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition - Breast cancer resources for advocacy, education, and support in Georgia .
Meta Description: [ The Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund ]
HERS Breast Cancer Foundation - Support, advocacy, counseling for breast cancer survivors and their families.
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Support - Symptoms, clinical trial links, patient stories, mailing list with archives, and other resources for patients and those who care about them.
Komen Virtual Race - The Komen Virtual Race for the Cure is a Komen Foundation program designed to take the race online in a continued effort to fight breast cancer.
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Living with it Aventis - Designed to support women with breast cancer by offering information on breast cancer issues, lifestyle, diet and exercise, medical options.
Modern Amazons - Support group aimed toward educating young women about the importance of being breast-aware. Based in Bath, UK.
Meta Description: [ Modern Amazons is an organisation devoted to encouraging breast awareness. ]
SHARE - New York City self-help support organization for women with breast or ovarian cancer. Describes activities, locations, and volunteer opportunities. Includes mailing-list sign-up.
Meta Description: [ SHARE is a not-for-profit organization that offers survivor-led support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. SHARE's unique support model assures that no one need face breast or ovarian cancer alone. Drawing on their own experiences, cancer survivors help others add... ]
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The Breast CancerTalk Project - Provides support groups in the Silicon Valley/San Jose communities in California. Site has stories, letters, reading list and links to other breast cancer sites.
The Ice Men - Non-profit, all male synchronized skating team who raise money for breast cancer research. Includes upcoming schedule and contact information.
Meta Description: [ The Ice Men is an all male, non-profit, comedy precision team. It is made up of national level competitive figure skaters who volunteer their time on this team to raise money for breast cancer research. ]
The OBGYN.net: Breast-Health Forum - Discussion and support, including archives, posting, rules and instructions.
Meta Description: [ Discussion and support forum for women breast-health. ]
The Virginia Thurston Healing Garden - Private, non-profit organization providing counseling, complementary therapies, and educational programs for women with breast cancer.
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The Young Ones - A breast cancer support group for young women, and their family and friends, in the West Suffolk catchment area.
Walks for Women, AMC Cancer Research - Help fight breast cancer. Donations fund research into control and prevention, helping women everywhere defeat breast cancer.
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WIN Against Breast Cancer - winabc.org - The Women's Information Network Against Breast Cancer is a non-profit organization and excellent resource for information and support for breast cancer survivors, families, and newly diagnosed patients.
WINGS - Non-profit breast cancer support group providing support, care and surgery for the underinsured and underprivileged in south-central Texas.
Meta Description: [ Texas Wings: San Antonio's
not-for-profit breast cancer care and support group ]
Harvard Medical Research: Breast Cancer - Breast cancer: health and research information from Harvard medical faculty
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