Breast cancer prevention goes beyond ‘pink’
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Creating awareness is not just about wearing pink. It is about creating hope and saving lives. If breast cancer is diagnosed early and treated before it spreads, the five-year survival rate is 99 percent.
Please take a few moments to educate yourself and others about breast health and breast cancer prevention.
The first step is to learn your family history. A family history of breast cancer – specifically in a first-degree relative (mother, sister or daughter) – about doubles a woman’s risk of developing the disease.