RESOURCES
This
online guide has answered some of the many questions afraidtoask.com
has been asked about the female breast. Its purpose
is to serve as an introduction and a basic guide to the
anatomy and physiology of this organ, while alerting you
to some of the warning signs and ways to avoid disease.
If you have other questions or concerns about your health
and body, we recommend asking your own physician.
Most doctors discuss these "personal" questions on a daily
basis, so don't be afraid to ask.
Much
of the information in this guide is from an excellent book
called Our
Bodies, Ourselves:
a book by and for women. In
addition to anatomy and physiology, this book contains detailed
information on sexuality, including masturbation, heterosexuality,
homosexuality, pregnancy, and contraception.
Other
recommended readings include:
Our
Bodies, Ourselves for the older woman.
Dr.
Susan Love's Breast
Book has received much critical acclaim. It
is up to date and informative.
What's
Happening to My Body? A Book for Girls, A
Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daughters.
Changes
in You and Me A Book About Puberty, Mostly for Boys
Getting
Breastfeeding Right for You An Illustrated Guide
on nursing.
Good
website links that give more detailed and accurate information
are listed below.
CancerNet
has detailed information on essentially all cancers,
including breast, ovary, uterine, and more.
A
good handbook with details on the breast can be found
at the EduCare
website.
Yahoo
has a good listing of other breast
cancer related links.
The
American Academy of Family
Physicians has information as well as a list of
qualified physicians in your area.
An
in-depth and moving photo
essay of a woman's experience with mastectomy and
breast cancer.
And,
of course, our Sexually
Transmitted Disease Guide is an excellent resource
for information and photographs.
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