Breast Cancer Education and Support Programs at Baylor Plano

Education Programs
The Baylor Women's Center at Plano wants you to be aware of your risk for breast cancer so you can learn how to potentially prevent it and if you do develop breast cancer, how to detect it early to give yourself the best chances of beating it. We have several programs to help you know more about your risks:

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program - offers computerized breast cancer risk assessments to women 35 years and older. Participants complete a brief questionnaire about family, reproductive and breast biopsy history, as well as other information, and a 5-year and lifetime risk of developing cancer is estimated. If you prove to be at high risk for developing breast cancer, prevention options can be discussed with the Women's Health Coordinator.

For more information about the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program, please call (469) 814-6753.

Learn how having the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment performed opened one patient's eyes about her chances.

Breast Care for a Lifetime^® - is a free community program that includes breast cancer statistics and risk factors, breast self exam instruction, mammogram and screening guidelines, prevention research, discussion about lifestyle factors and computerized breast cancer risk assessments.

For more information about this program or to schedule a program for your community organization, corporation, school or faith based organization, please call 1-800-4BAYLOR.

Support Programs
The Baylor Women's Center at Plano offers several programs to both educate you about breast health and support you through treatment.

Look Good.Feel Better - a quarterly information program for women undergoing cancer treatment. Learn techniques for creating head wraps, choosing the perfect hat and applying makeup. For more information call (469) 814-6753.

Living Well With Cancer - a monthly information session for cancer patients and their families held at 6 p.m. on the second Monday every month, covering a variety of topics. Call (469) 814-6753 for more information.