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Breast Cancer is not predictable; the majority of women who get breast cancer have no known risk factors except being a woman and getting older. |
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In 2007 approximately 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected in the United States. |
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2,030 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. |
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Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women. |
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The chance of a woman developing invasive breast cancer some time during her life is about 1 in 8. |
Komen for the Cure recommends:
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Annual mammograms beginning at age 40. |
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Clinical breast exams at least every 3 years beginning at age 20, and annually from age 40 on. |
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Monthly breast self-exams beginning by age 20. |
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Women with a family history of breast cancer or other concerns about their personal risk should consult with a health care provider. |
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If you find
a lump, don't panic - eight out of ten breast lumps
are not cancerous - but you don't know what it is
until you have it checked. The best advice is to
call your doctor. |
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Mammograms are X-ray pictures of the breast. They can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, even before a lump can be felt. |
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When breast cancer is detected early, the five-year survival rate is more than 95 percent. That is why it is so important to take steps to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. |
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There are over 2 million breast cancer survivors in America today. |
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