Did you know that breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women? Statistics show 1 in 8 women (and 1 in 1,000 men) will get breast cancer at some point in their lives. The good news is that survival rates for this disease are very good if it’s detected and treated early….
Break out the Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer. While most of the conversation surrounds women, men also have breast tissue and can also get breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer found in women. There are some known factors that can increase…
Get Screened for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As I’m sure you already know…October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! One in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Men are also at risk for breast cancer, though their risk if lower at about1 in 1,000. Unfortunately, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. Now…
Reducing Your Risk During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As I’m sure you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But, did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime? This is why Breast Cancer Awareness Month is so important to participate in. Although some risk factors you cannot change like being female and…
8 Tips for Breast Cancer Awareness!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I encourage you to use this month to spread awareness and get your yearly check-up. It is important to take time out of your day to actively participate in learning ways to prevent, plan and detect the disease. Did you know that approximately 1 in 8…
Cancer Awareness is Key
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2016 there are estimated to be 1,685,210 newly diagnosed cases. The enormity of this disease is partly due to the fact that there are so many varieties of cancer out there. It does not discriminate…
Breast Cancer Awareness
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and although there are some factors such as family history that we can’t change, it is only accountable for 20% of patients with breast cancer. There are things we can do to help prevent this disease, starting with routine mammograms for early detection. Maintaining a healthy weight and…
