Despite significant improvements in breast cancer treatment and detection technology, breast cancer has become the leading cause of global cancer incidence. Asian women had the highest chance of being diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer among all races. Men are also susceptible to breast cancer, so all adults should be…...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We want to draw your attention to this occasion because it has become the leading cause of global cancer incidence despite significant improvements in breast cancer treatment and detection technology. In 2020, there were more than 2.3 million new diagnoses, representing 11.7% of all…...
Don’t Delay: Skipping One Mammogram Can Significantly Increase Risk of Death from Breast Cancer
One mammogram every two years doesn’t sound so bad – but what happens if a woman skips one? A recent study warns that skipping just one mammogram before being diagnosed with cancer significantly increases a woman’s probability of dying from the disease. Mammograms allow medical professionals to examine an x-ray…...
The Forgotten Men of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed during October, presents many opportunities to acknowledge patients and survivors as well as opportunities to remind women to schedule their regular screening. The world lights up in pink, the color of the breast cancer ribbon, and shares messages of support to those affected. With 1…...
Self-Exam for Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Self-Exam Tips Women 20 years of age and older should be proactive about detecting breast cancer. Follow the instructions below to examine your breasts. Lying down, place a towel or pillow under your right shoulder and put your right hand behind your head. Examine your right breast with…...
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