At what age should we teach our daughters to do self-breast checks?

Personally, we recommend that girls start doing self-breast checks when they start wearing bras and boys at puberty. This is to help them become comfortable checking themselves while they get to know their own body. Knowing your own body helps to find abnormalities.

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How can I get childcare for my son while I am in treatment?

I spoke with the Missouri State Childcare Licensing Bureau. We now have a copy of the Rule Book and forms. Patients can now get part-time care for their children during treatment.

Please contact us to get information about acquiring a daycare facility in your area.

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Can antiperspirants or deodorants cause breast cancer?

Articles in the press and on the Internet have warned that underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause breast cancer.  However, researchers at the National Cancer Institute are not aware of any conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer.  The FDA, which regulates food, cosmetics, medicines, and medical devices, also does not have any evidence or research data that ingredients in underarm antiperspirants or deodorants cause cancer.