Selected and rated by Vedant Kulkarni and Roni F. Zeiger, MD
Breast Self-Exam - Intelihealth
Excellent video demonstrating and explaining breast self-exam, available in English and Spanish. Useful for patients and trainees.
Breast Cancer - National Cancer Institute
Authoritative information about breast cancer for patients and health professionals, along with recent updates, clinical trials, and general cancer information. A Spanish information site is also available.
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment - National Cancer Institute
This tool from the National Cancer Institute estimates a woman's individualized 5-year and lifetime risk for invasive breast cancer after asking the user questions about risk factors. A useful monograph reviews breast cancer risk factors and issues relating to tamoxifen use.
Treatment Decision Tools - American Cancer Society and NexCura
After free registration and filling out a questionnaire, this site provides users with a treatment options summary that can also serve to stimulate questions for patients to ask physicians. Breast cancer is one of several cancers covered.
Breast Problems Flowchart
One of many self-care flowcharts organized by the American Academy of Family Physicians, this flowchart guides patients through their breast problems. It suggests management of simple problems and when to seek medical attention.
Breast Cancer in Men - eMedicine
Review article on male breast cancer that includes information on epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis.
Breast Pathology
Includes images, text, and tutorials that demonstrate gross and microscopic pathologic findings associated with benign and malignant breast disease. Designed for the medical student.
Tutorial on Breast Disorders and Physical Exam - University of Wisconsin
A teaching module on benign and malignant breast disease, including information about screening guidelines, diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. Includes an excellent tutorial on physical examination of the breast.