A summary of Educational Content on Three Breast Cancer Websites

A Review of Breast Cancer Websites for Consumers
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women comprising 32% of all cancer diagnosis. The incidence of breast cancer has been slowly increasing. Women have a 1 in 7 lifetime risk of developing breast cancer (American Cancer Society, 2004). On the positive side, advances in research have affected survival rates; women with breast cancer are living longer and dealing with the aftermath of their treatments. Many women are using the internet for educational information, support groups, and treatment choices. With this in mind, three Breast cancer sites were reviewed for content and a discussion of the possible impact on the information to health care providers follows the analysis.
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