
10/19/2022
After learning about her high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, Cassie decided to have preventive surgeries to lower her risk. This choice has helped her live her happiest and healthiest life. Her story: https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetCassie
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After learning about her high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, Cassie decided to have preventive surgeries to lower her risk. This choice has helped her live her happiest and healthiest life. Her story: https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetCassie
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month reach out to the survivors in your life. Here are ways you can offer support:
https://bit.ly/CDC_MentallyHealthy
If you know you have a risk of hereditary cancer, you can take steps to manage it. When Jackie learned about her high risk of breast and ovarian cancer she took steps to lower her risk – here’s her story:
https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetJackie
Your family health history is one part of your family's story that can hep you understand and lower your risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers. Learn ways to get the conversation started.
https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
Learning you have a hereditary breast and ovarian cancer risk can be emotionally challenging. But knowing helps you make choices that work best for you.
https://bit.ly/BYB_HereditaryBC
After testing positive for a BRCA1 gene mutation, Cassie decided to have preventive surgeries to lower her risk for breast and ovarian cancer. This choice has helped her live her happiest and healthiest life. Read her story. https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetCassie
If certain cancers – like breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate – run in your family, you may be at higher risk for an abnormal BRCA gene. Share the full picture of cancers in your family history with a doctor and ask if genetic counseling is right for you. https://bit.ly/BYB_GeneticCounseling
Vanessa learned she had breast cancer after her dad was diagnosed and urged her to get genetic counseling and testing. Knowing your family history is key to understanding your risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancers.
https://bit.ly/BYB_HereditaryBC
While most fathers and daughters bond over things like dancing or fishing or basketball, Vanessa and her father Arnaldo grew closer when they faced breast ca...
Sharing what you know about your family’s history of cancer and your risk can help other members of your family learn about their risk, too. Practice having these conversations:
https://bit.ly/BYB_LetsTalkSim
Stay on top of your health by talking to your doctor about your family’s full history of cancer – including breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer – to understand your risk. https://bit.ly/BYB_TakeActionSteps
Learning she had an abnormal BRCA gene at age 25 led Marleah to have to make difficult decisions about her health. But it also meant she could take action and make a plan to manage her breast cancer risk.
https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetMarleah
Let's be real: ignoring your risk for breast cancer doesn't make it go away. Learn more about your risk factors and talk to a doctor about making a plan to manage your risk.
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End of summer checklist? Get your doctor's appointment scheduled today and give yourself one less thing to think about this fall.
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Lexie lost her mom to breast cancer. Now she has an opportunity that her mom didn’t have – to take steps to manage and lower her breast cancer risk.
https://bit.ly/BYB_RiskFactors
Lexie was 11 years old when she lost her mom to breast cancer. Now, she knows she has an opportunity that her mom didn’t have – to take steps to manage her b...
If you are a young American Indian or Alaskan Native woman, it’s important to understand your breast cancer risk. See what risk factors apply to you so you can take care of your health. https://bit.ly/BYB_RiskFactors
If you’ve had breast cancer, talk to your family about what it means for their risk – especially if other family members have had it too. Here’s how to start the discussion: https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
Upcoming family gathering? It's a great time to ask
about your family history of cancer on both sides to
help you better understand your breast cancer risk.
Learn how to start the conversation:
https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
Young American Indian and Alaska Native women–
learning your family history of cancer and
understanding your breast cancer risk can help you
make a plan to manage and lower it. What you
need to know: https://bit.ly/BYB_BCYoungWomen
While summer can be busy, make time to get back on track with your doctor appointments so you can stay healthy. Here are more tips to live a breast healthy life:
https://bit.ly/BYB_HealthyBehaviors
Partners, learning the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can help protect your loved ones. Make sure they know what to look for too. https://bit.ly/BYB_Symptoms
After breast cancer, moving more is just one way to lower your risk of having breast cancer come back. Start making healthy routines a part of your day. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/healthy-living-guides/physical-health/
Tallulah had several conversations with her family about the high breast cancer risk that runs through their family. Now, her discussions are making a difference. Yours can, too. https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
Tallulah’s family history of breast cancer was never discussed. When she took action to learn her risk for her own health, she set out to change that – for t...
Survivors, have you gotten off schedule with your follow-up care and tests? Make a plan to get back on track this National Cancer Survivors Month. Start by asking your doctor about follow-up care. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/survivorship/follow-up-care
Knowing your dad’s family history of cancer is just as important as knowing your mom’s. Here’s what to ask:
https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
This National Cancer Survivor Month, check in on the breast cancer survivors in your life. Here are some ways you can show support: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivors/caregivers/helping-cancer-survivors-stay-mentally-emotionally-healthy.htm
When you’re a young breast cancer survivor, your emotional recovery is as important as your physical recovery. This guide can help. https://bit.ly/Guide_EmotionalHealth
There are steps you can take to lower your breast cancer risk, like drinking less alcohol. Find out more ways you can take control of your breast health: https://bit.ly/ReducingRIsk
Charity used comedy to cope with her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis at age 27. See how she’s using her experience to help other survivors. https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetCharity
When Charity was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27, she faced a series of difficult decisions. Learn what steps she took to be proactive about her health an...
After learning she had a BRCA1 gene mutation, Jackie made a major decision to lower her breast cancer risk - for herself and to be there for her daughter. https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetJackie
Jackie, age 38, has a paternal family history of breast and ovarian cancer and a BRCA gene mutation. She shares how understanding her risk enabled her to tak...
This National Women’s Health Week make your breast health a priority. Ask your doctor about your breast cancer risk and learn what steps you can take to lower your risk. https://bit.ly/BYB_TakeActionSteps
She checks in on you all the time. Now, check in with her about your family history of breast cancer. Start the conversation. https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
“When I found out I had the [breast cancer gene] I felt my chest closing in.” See how Allison worked with doctors to face and manage her breast cancer risk. https://bit.ly/3BYB_AllisonsStory
Understanding your family history of breast cancer and your own risk can take an emotional toll. Finding a doctor that she trusted empowered Allison to face ...
Meagan’s breast cancer scare reminded her that it’s important to know your body and never ignore changes that worry you. Her story: https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetMeagan
At age 28, Erika felt alone when she couldn’t find any stories of young women with a higher breast cancer risk. That’s why she’s sharing her story: https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
Erika was only 28 years old when she learned she had a BRCA gene mutation that raised her risk for breast cancer. Facing your breast cancer risk when you are...
Talking about your family’s cancer history can help you change your family’s cancer future. This tool can help you get started: https://bit.ly/BYB_LetsTalkSim
What’s one thing you can do to lower your breast cancer risk? Rethink your drink. This Alcohol Awareness Month, learn more about the link between alcohol and Breast Cancer and what you can do to lower your risk: https://bit.ly/2TRYrrT
CDC experts answer some frequently asked questions young women have about breast cancer and breast health. Dr. Lisa Richardson, an oncologist and Director of...
Marleah always knew she wanted to be a mom, so when she tested positive for a BCRA mutation at age 25, she decided managing her risk through regular screenings was the best choice for her.
https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetMarleah
DYK? The first step to understanding your breast cancer risk is knowing your family health history. See how others have discussed it and learn how you can, too.
https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
Talking about her family history of breast cancer was something Eli’s family didn’t do. When she learned about her own breast cancer risk, she knew it was ti...
“I knew that learning whether I have a BRCA gene mutation for breast cancer would give me the power to make better decisions for my health.” Read about how Cassie is using that knowledge as power.
https://bit.ly/BYB_MeetCassie
“You gotta take all the data...and figure out what works best for you.” Caroline chose a different way than her sister Emily to manage her genetic breast cancer risk. Learn your options. https://bit.ly/BYB_TakeAction
When Emily and Caroline found out their mom had a BRCA gene mutation, they decided to get tested themselves. From there, they took different paths. Find out ...
“Stories often focus on beautiful results, but not the challenges” – Cara, breast cancer survivor.
These resources can help you deal with the emotional roller coaster of a diagnosis.
https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow
Making healthy choices may lower your risk of breast cancer. Learn more this Cancer Prevention Month:
https://bit.ly/BYB_HealthyBehaviors
Ricki’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to educate Black women about their risk. Find out about the importance of your family health history this Black History Month: https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
Ricki’s breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to make breast cancer prevention in the Black community her life's mission. She wants other Black women to talk ...
If you’ve noticed any changes to your breasts, now is the time to let your healthcare provider know. Learn about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer: https://bit.ly/BYB_Symptoms
This Galentine’s Day, show your girls some love. Talk to your friends and learn about what you can do to live a breast-healthy lifestyle.
https://bit.ly/BYB_HealthyBehaviors
If you’ve recently learned new information about your family history of breast cancer, make an appointment with your healthcare provider today to talk about it. This information can help you better understand your own risk and work with your providers to make a plan to manage it: https://bit.ly/2Ph2jzI
A new MMWR shows that breast cancer rates increased among women aged 20-39 years from 2004-2018. Learn your family history and talk to your doctor to understand the risk factors for early onset breast cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7102a2.htm?s_cid=mm7102a2_w
Getting back on track with health habits in the new year? Find out how your healthy choices can help you lower your breast cancer risk: https://bit.ly/2EbgyzA
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Your family health history is one part of your family's story that can hep you understand and lower your risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers. Learn ways to get the conversation started. https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
She checks in on you all the time. Now, check in with her about your family history of breast cancer. Start the conversation. https://bit.ly/BYB_FamilyHistory
If you’re receiving chemo for breast cancer, your risk of infection is higher. Visit preventcancerinfections.org for tips to lower your risk of infection this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
Ready to explore your hereditary risk for breast and ovarian cancer? Ask relatives about the cancer in your family to get the clues you need: https://bit.ly/3l1mEqo
You may know that breastfeeding is a healthy choice for your child, but do you know how it can help your own health? Breastfeeding your babies can lower your risk for breast and ovarian cancers, as well as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn more this World Breastfeeding Week: https://blogs.cdc.gov/cancer/2019/08/01/breastfeeding-for-cancer-prevention/
Two sisters, same genetic test results, two different paths. This National Sisters Day, find out how Emily and Caroline supported each other in learning about their breast cancer risk while choosing different ways to manage it. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/young_women/bringyourbrave/stories/emily-caroline/index.htm?s_cid=byb_tw_dcpc_326
Has your mom, aunt, grandma, or other close relative had breast cancer? Learn how their health history can impact your breast cancer risk, and what you can do about it: http://bit.ly/38Zu33a
While you can’t change your family’s health history, you can help shape its present and future. Make waves this Black History Month by asking relatives about the cancer in your family. https://bit.ly/2sK7OhJ
Black women under age 35 are twice as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer as White women of the same age. Learn your risk so you can make proactive choices about your health: https://bit.ly/2ulk7BA
Is health a taboo topic in your family? If so, there are still ways to start the conversation about your family health history—like finding that one relative who loves to chat. Find more tips for unlocking your family history: https://bit.ly/2RV2bHA
You probably know you should limit how much alcohol you drink, but do you know how alcohol affects your breast cancer risk? Find out: https://bit.ly/34bxn8X
How much do you know about breast cancer? Learn the facts, then take action to lower your risk. https://bit.ly/2OrLwrO
When should you start getting mammograms? This National Mammography Day check in with the women in your life to make sure they're up to date on their screenings! https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness/index.htm
Learn about the healthy choices you can make today that can help you lower your risk of breast cancer: http://bit.ly/2G0TLKA
African American women under age 35 have breast cancer rates that are two times higher than White women of the same age. Here's what a CDC expert wants African American women to know about their breast cancer risks: http://bit.ly/2on6kDk
If you're under 45 there are certain factors that may put you at a higher risk for getting early onset breast cancer. Knowing your risk can allow you to make a plan to manage it - learn more: https://bit.ly/2NuVcPM
Breast cancer doesn't always present as a lump. Learn the signs you may not know about this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/young_women/bringyourbrave/breast_cancer_young_women/symptoms.htm
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month learn more about the link between alcohol and breast cancer, and what you can do to lower your risk: https://bit.ly/2TRYrrT
For breast cancer survivor Charity, self-care includes turning to comedy and her friends to get through difficult moments. It also means putting her health first. Join her by taking steps to lower your breast cancer risk this Breast Cancer Awareness Month: https://bit.ly/2lWZbN7
An important step in understanding your risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer is learning if these cancers run in your family. Have you talked to your family? If not, keep these things in mind: https://bit.ly/2m1eC6W
Talking with relatives about your family history of breast cancer isn’t always easy…but there are ways to crack the code. Here’s how you can get started: https://bit.ly/31VMLVx
Jackie is no stranger to how cancer can impact the whole family. Throughout her life, she saw many relatives on her father’s side of the family get breast or ovarian cancer. That’s why, after learning her own risk, she worked with her doctor to take proactive steps to stay healthy—for herself and her daughter. Get to know her story: https://bit.ly/2ZmbyEy
Ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S. Having close family members who have had ovarian cancer puts you at higher risk. This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, take time to learn about your family history and share what you learn with your health care provider. https://bit.ly/2MCD6iP
Calling all new moms and moms-to-be: You may know that breastfeeding is a healthy choice for your child, but do you know how it can help your own health? National Breastfeeding Month is the perfect time to learn: https://bit.ly/2JDrVDT
When breast cancer runs in your family, its effects reach beyond just you. This National Sisters Day find out how sisters Caroline and Emily learned about their risk and supported each other as they took their own paths to manage it. https://bit.ly/30zPy5S
Genetic counselor Joyce Turner helps women make sense of their family history of breast cancer and understand if genetic testing may be right for them. Learn more about genetic counseling and testing: https://bit.ly/2wWIvaM
“How can I learn about my risk of getting breast cancer at a young age?” “What steps can I take to lower my risk?” Get answers to these questions and more: https://bit.ly/2WfApJx
Jackie is no stranger to how cancer can impact the whole family. Throughout her life, she saw many relatives on her father’s side of the family get breast or ovarian cancer. That’s why, after learning her own risk, she worked with her doctor to take proactive steps to stay healthy—for herself and her daughter. Get to know her story: https://bit.ly/2ZmbyEy
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