When you or someone you know receives a breast cancer diagnosis, your first instinct may be to gather all of the information on breast cancer that you can. While there is a wealth of information on breast cancer available online, not all of it is up-to-date or reliable. There are several sites that are dedicated to patient education; their information on breast cancer is heads above the rest.
One such site is Imaginis.com. Imaginis.com defines its mission as one to provide patients with reliable, in-depth information on breast cancer, as well as other related women's health issues. Imaginis.com has a host of topics, from general information on breast cancer such as breast cancer statistics and myths, to breast cancer screening methods and breast cancer treatments. As their mission statement sets forth, their information is very in-depth and detailed. For example, if you click on the Breast Self-Examination link from the Breast Cancer Screening menu, you are taken to a page that discusses the importance of self-exams, and even includes a link to a video that shows you how to perform one.
Imaginis.com also does a great job of making many of the technical, medical aspects of breast cancer treatment easy to understand. For example, if your doctor tells you that you have Stage 0 LCIS cancer, you can go to Imaginis.com for an easy to understand explanation of that stage of cancer, the common treatment plans associated with it, and the survival rates. And because finding information about breast cancer isn't limited to technical information, Imaginis.com also includes a section on reconstructive options after mastectomy. Many women are concerned about what their options are after mastectomy, so Imaginis.com gives a comprehensive guide to surgical options, side effects and resources.
Another excellent resource for information on breast cancer is NationalBreastCancer.org, the website of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. This site not only has a wealth of reliable information, it also gives people the option to donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. By donating to this important charitable organization, you will help them continue their important work of educating others and funding research for better treatments and the search for a cure.
In addition to its own compilation of information on breast cancer, the National Breast Cancer Foundation's site also has a great reading list for those looking to learn more. Each book on their reading list has been reviewed by their own members and comes highly recommended.
If you choose to get your information elsewhere online, be sure to double check what you read. If only one website has that information, chances are it isn't correct. Also, you should investigate any website that wants you to pay before accessing their information. While some valid websites, such as that of the Journal of the American Medical Association, do require a subscription to view their articles, other site simply take advantage of worried, vulnerable people looking for information.