Breast Defense, The

Working Mother, Oct 2009 by Pechman, Rachel Rabkin

an ounce of prevention

There's no better time than October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to check your breast health. While it's crucial to do self-exams regularly, it's also key to have a doctor monitor any changes in your breast tissue. Confused about which screens are right for you? Here's the 411 from Banu Arun, MD, an associate professor in the department of breast medical oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.