Breast Cancer Awareness Updates
New and Up to Date Articles concerning Breast Cancer Awareness and Treatments
This year more than 211,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in America and 43,300 will die. One woman in eight either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In addition, 1,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 will die this year. If detected early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 95%. Mammograms are among the best early detection methods, yet 13 million U.S. women 40 years of age or older have never had a mammogram. Support the American Cancer Society today and give the gift of hope to those in need.
While we continue to learn all we can about the causes and cures for breast cancer, we're there for those who are diagnosed with the disease today, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our extensive information resources (1-800-ACS-2345 and www.cancer.org) help breast cancer patients and their families make the best, most informed decisions about their care. These resources offer everything from clinical trial matching services to friendly, knowledgeable staff who answer questions, understand concerns, and relay the very latest cancer treatment information. And we connect patients and their loved ones to services in their community that can help inspire their recovery and help them cope with their disease.
We truly are saving lives and making strides against breast cancer, and we couldn't do it without you. By continuing to work together to support cutting-edge research, to encouraging lifesaving prevention and early detection, and to offer life-affirming services to people in need, we can all look forward to a future in which breast cancer no longer threatens the people we love.
Jack Shafer has a webpage at www.jandmjewelrydesign.com dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness that is updated every day, with articles to help keep you informed of the latest news & breakthroughs in breast cancer research.