Hi. I to worry about breast cancer on a daily basis. I'm scared, and I'm scared for my 11 year old daughter. My family history consists of my mother, grandmother, both of my aunts and now possibly a third aunt (waiting on results). My mother overcame breast cancer after 7 years developed lung cancer and passed in 2003, my grandmother also passed in 1990 of lung cancer but had previously had breast cancer. One of my aunts also had breast cancer and is still living. Another aunt just found out 3 months ago she has breast cancer. Most recently today the youngest of the daughters most likely has it as well (not sure yet) doctors say very very possible. So hard to deal with being positive all I can think about is dying and leaving my children 15 and 11 behind. I dont want to die this early I'm only 34.
Hello and welcome to our community.
You ask an important question for your daughter. When it comes to breast cancer, education and early detection are key. Here's the American Cancer Society's Guidelines for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer:
Source: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_2_3X_ACS_Cancer_Detection_Guidelines_36.asp?sitearea=PED
Other helpful information for you:
Breast Cancer: Prevention and Lifestyle Factors
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/chemo-000006_3-145.html
Top 10 Breast Cancer Risk Factors
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/15009/top-10-risk/
Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection: Insurance Needs to Step Up
http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/78/20469/early-step/
It's great to see a parent aware of and determined to reduce a daughter's risk early on. Good for you. If I can help you find out more, just let me know.
Best,
Maria