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Breast cancer, or any cancer, and the associated risks can be a complex subject. BCERF's mission is to translate that complexity into forms we can all use for making decisions about our lives. The options below will lead you to learning resources that will help you start making decisions for risk reduction or begin a journey toward understanding the science from the inside out.

Use these learning resources to inform yourself, make decisions, or understand a concept or term.

 Learning Resources

• The Basics About Breast Cancer Risk
  Introduction to key concepts, tips for reducing risk, and a guide to basic information.
• Fact Sheets
  Articles on topics relating to breast cancer, cancer risk, and environmental risk factors.
• The Ribbon
  The archive of the BCERF newsletter.
• Videos and Slide Shows
  Videos and slide shows by BCERF staff.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Questions and answers about cancer and environmental risk factors. Send your own question to BCERF.
• Biomonitoring and Environmental Monitoring
  Learn about these rapidly advancing fields and how they relate to cancer risk factors.
  
• Household Exposures to Chemicals
  How does household exposure to chemicals contribute to cancer risk? Read about the current research and future directions.
  
• Links to Other Resources
  More information from other web sources.
• Glossary
  Definitions of common terms.

Last Update 07.03.06

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Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors
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