Breast Cancer: The Alarming Numbers (8-page version) Why should every woman, especially those over the age of 40, be concerned about breast cancer? Just consider these alarming statistics: As an American woman, your chance of having breast cancer during your lifetime is one in eight. In 1960, the rate was one in every 20 women. Breast …
“Anyone Is Susceptible” Reese Witherspoon Talks About Her Passion To Raise Breast Cancer Awareness Reese Witherspoon is on a mission. As the Honorary Chair of the Avon Foundation for Women, the Academy® Award-winning actress is determined to help women become more knowledgeable about breast cancer and the importance of early detection in fighting the disease. Why have you become so …
Go Pink! Show Your True Colors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October You can be one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who “Go Pink” this October during Breast Cancer Awareness month. That’s because pink is the universal color for promoting awareness and educating the public about the importance of early detection in …
Focus on Technology: Digital Mammography Early detection is critical in the fight against breast cancer. When diagnosed at a localized stage, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 98 percent. But if the disease has spread to distant organs or the lymph nodes before being detected, the five-year survival rate falls dramatically to only …
CELEBRITY BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS Being famous does not shield you from the risk of breast cancer. The list of celebrities who have survived breast cancer includes: • Edie Falco: Star of the TV show The Sopranos • Rue McClanahan: Star of the TV show The Golden Girls • Olivia Newton-John: The singer was diagnosed in …
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 breast cancer during your lifetime is one in …
Are You At Risk? It’s important for every woman to know the factors that increase the likelihood of breast cancer. Here are some of the key risk factors: Getting Older: About 2/3 of invasive breast cancers are found in women ages 55 and older. Family History: If a close relative (mother, sister, daughter) has had …
