Article # 7 Breast Cancer By The Numbers BREAST CANCER BY THE NUMBERS Information is an important tool in the fight against breast cancer. Here are some revealing numbers that will help you better understand the disease. Breast Cancer Is Much More Common Than 50 Years Ago As an American woman, your chance of having …
Article #6 Halloween Safety HALLOWEEN SAFETY October 31 is one of the most anticipated days of the year for a child. But with all the excitement of Halloween, it’s very easy for children to forget to be safe. Here are some helpful tips to keep your children safe this Halloween. • BE SEEN: Make sure …
Article #5 Great American Smokeout GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT Here’s a quick question: What’s the single most important change many of you can make to improve your long-term health? The answer: STOP SMOKING. But it’s easier said than done. Smoking is very addictive, and quitting is extremely difficult. Millions of Americans try to quit smoking each …
Flu Vaccinations Copy Last April, the H1N1 flu virus (originally called the swine flu) caused great concern worldwide. Reports of illness from the H1N1 virus continued in the U.S. through the summer, normally a flu-free season. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is concerned that the H1N1 virus, combined with the regular (or seasonal) flu, …
Article 3 Spotlight on Mammography SPOTLIGHT ON MAMMOGRAPHY If your over 40, there’s no excuse October 16, 2009 is National Mammography Day, a time for women to remember the importance of early detection, and, if you’re 40 or older, to schedule an annual mammogram. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among …
Article #2 — October HOPE Know The ABCs of Preventing Breast Cancer October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to get serious about this all-too-common disease. How common? • Every three minutes in the United States, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. • One in eight American women will be diagnosed …
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Article # 1 25 Years of Progress 25 YEARS OF PROGRESS The past 25 years have seen great progress and many achievements in diagnosing, treating and preventing breast cancer. To really appreciate the advances that have been made thus far, consider the situation 35 years ago. In 1974, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer …
Article #1 — CEO Welcome From The CEO: How To Be A Life Saver It’s a sad but true fact. We all know someone whose life has been affected by breast cancer, either directly or as a family member or friend. And it’s not at all surprising that breast cancer is the most common cancer …
Article # 6 (optional) –Test Your Cholesterol IQ How Much You Know Could Save Your Life High blood cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, still the #1 killer of American men and women. With September being Cholesterol Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to have your blood cholesterol level checked. The test is …
Article # 5—Getting Ready For School Getting Ready For School Summer is winding down and school is starting up. It’s the perfect time to ensure your children have a safe and healthy school year. Sports Physical Many sports require signed permission from a doctor. Your pediatrician is the best choice for conducting a sports physical …
