"October is Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase
awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many
forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early
stages and encourage others to do the same. We have made a lot of progress but
still have a long way to go and need your help!"-www.nationalbreastcancer.org
This month we celebrate The Women.
The women who have suffered and battled Breast
Cancer. It can occur in Men also-so we think of those men that have it as well.
Here are some Facts about Breast Cancer:
1.
1:8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
2.
It is the most common cancer in women
3.
It is the second leading cause of death among women
4.
Each year it is est. that over 220,000 women in
the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
5.
Although, breast cancer in men is rare, an est.
2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approx. 410 will die each
year.
Risk Factors: Watch this Video
Genetic Factors:
Here are some factors that cannot be changed
1. Gender:
Breast Cancer occurs nearly 100 times more often in women than in men
2. Age: 2:3 women with invasive cancer are diagnosed after age 55
3. Race: Breast Cancer is
diagnosed more often in Caucasian women than women of other races.
4. Family History: if your mother, sister, father or child has been
diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, you have a higher risk of being
diagnosed with breast cancer in the future. Your risk increases if your
relative was diagnosed before the age of 50.
5. Menstrual & Reproductive History: Early menstruation (before
age 12), late menopause (after 55), having your first child at an older age, or
never having given birth can also increase your risk for breast cancer.
6. Certain Genome Changes: Mutations in certain genes, this is
determined through a genetic test.
7. Dense Breast Tissue: this can increase your risk as well. It can make
the lumps harder to detect. It is a law in most states for the Doctor to
disclose this dense tissue information to their patients.
If you would like to make a donation please
visit:
Other Ways to help:
1. Donate a
Mammogram- $100, provides a mammogram for a woman in need
2. Start a
Fundraiser-Try and bring your community together
3. Become a Sponsor-
You can partner with a nationally-recognized charity.
4. Shop at www.nbcfshop.com
We want to help people be aware! Wear Pink!
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