Breats Cancer Awareness

" Breast Cancer Awareness"

Breast [Cancer] is the most common form [Cancer]
in women in the United States Even thoug it is
discussed freely on telivision, in magazines, and
the newspapers, many women do not know the facts
about breast [cancer]. in fact, between 1999
and 2003, only 70% of American women aged 40
and older had a mammogram within the previous
2 years. Why should you know the facts about
breast [cancer]? Because it can save your life.
The key to surviving breast [cancer] is

( Early Detection)

And treatment. According to the

*********American Cancer Society*********
When breast [Cancer] is confined to the breast
The 5-year relative survival rate is close to
100% The Early detection of Breats [Cancer]
increases your chance of survival and
Increases treatment Options.


"The Disease"

it is estimated that in 2007, Breast [cancer]
will be detected in over 178,000 American Women
and over 40,000 will die of disease. Breast [Cancer]
will also be detected in approximately 2,030men
Breast [cancer] is the second leading cause
of [cancer] deaths in women (after lung cancer)
and is the most common cancer among women.
in this Country, 1 in 8 women will develop
breast [cancer] in Her lifetime.


" Risk Factors"

Although some women are the greater risk
of developing breast [cancer] than others,
it is Important to know that every woman
is at risk. About 70% to 80% of women
with breast [cancer] have no family history
of disease . However, knowing the risk
factors will help you and your Doctor evaluate
whether you can do anything to Reduce
your risk.