This
month we take a look at a subject that although many of us don't
like to think about, is never the less something we should all
think about because it might just save your life. Consider these
facts if you don't believe us:
An
estimated 211,300 new invasive cases of breast cancer are expected
to occur among women in the United States during 2003.
An estimated 39,800 women will die from breast cancer.
It is estimated that 1,300 men will be diagnosed and 400 men will
die of breast cancer during 2003.
Breast cancer is the leading cancer site among American women
and is second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women
ages 40-59.
Early detection and research are keys to the on going battle against
these figures. Below you'll find information and articles on the
subjects that might just save your life oneday.
What
Causes Breast Cancer?
Although
research continues into what actually causes breast cancer, there
are certain factors that have been identified as making some women
more at risk than others. To find out what they are read this
article.
Breast
Self-Exams: How To Do Them
It's well known that regular breast self-exams is one way that
women can help discover any abnormalities. If you don't preform
these routinely or have no idea what we are talking about then
this article is a must read.
Mammograms
101
Not sure what to expect when it comes to mammograms? This article
sets out to put your mind at rest over this potentially life saving
and simple procedure.
Try
Not To Worry
That's what
Jenne told herself when she found a lump after performing a breast
self-exam. Here she writes a personal account of her feelings
and thoughts as she went through the process of having it checked
out.
Breast
Cancer Journey - A Personal Story
Amazon details her own personal journey through the roller
coaster that occurred when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
If there is only one article you read this month make it this
one!! A special thanks to Amazon for sharing her story with us.
Male
Breast Cancer
Although rarer in men, breast cancer doesn't differentiate between
the sexes. Read this article to find out more.
Get
Involved!
October is now recognised world wide as breast cancer awareness
month and there is a whole host of events and easy ways that you
can have some fun and help raise money for research into the bargain.
Here you'll find a guide to some of those events and we ask that
you get involved and donate either your time or your money to
this worthwhile cause.
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