Breast Cancer Awareness

Although breast cancer remains the second most common cancer in women (after Non-Melanoma skin cancer), more breast cancer survivors are living longer. According to the latest figures from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the survival rate of women diagnosed with breast cancer has gone up steadily since 1990. It is important to remember that this disease not only affects women, men are affected. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) the estimated new cases and deaths from breast cancer in the United States in 2008 are as follows:

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There are no guaranteed methods for the prevention of breast cancer, but experts says that you can help reduce some known risk factors by maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol intake, passing up the smoking, and run from the sun.

Women, avoiding obesity is important for prevention, because the fat tissue converts hormones from the adrenal gland into estrogen. The more fat tissue the greater the synthesis of estrogen.

A large plant based diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fiber may have a benefit on lowering the risk of breast cancer.

Remember, you've got the power. You're young, you're strong and if you think you can't do anything about your chances of getting cancer, you're wrong. You've got the power every single day to make a difference in your future health USE IT!!

Breast exams and mammograms are recommended annually for women age 40 and older. Men and women are encouraged to perform monthly self exams.

Early Detection Is The Key To Staying Healthy!

For more information or concerns regarding breast cancer contact your local health care provider or one of the organizations listed below:

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