Chaper 9 on Breast Cancer from the 2001 report on the health status
     of women in Connecticut. Contains data on stage at diagnosis, survival, 
     new cases, hospitalizations, deaths, racial and ethnic differences,
     geographic variation, trends, risk factors, prevention and risk reduction,
     and treatment.

 

     Contains links to several reports about breast cancer and other cancers
     in Connecticut

 

 

 

Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer: What You Should Know
     Questions and answers about BRCA gene mutations and the advantages
     and disadvantages of genetic testing. Contains links to information and tools
     for assessing risk.

 

Family Health History
     Links to information about the importance of family health history for  
     assessing risk of getting breast cancer and other diseases.

 

New England Cancer Genetics Counselors
     Locations and contact information for genetics counselors in Connecticut,
     Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont.