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DO YOU KNOW THE FACTS?

October is breast cancer awareness month. How can you get involved? First and foremost, start by incorporating regular self breast examinations into your routine. Twenty-five percent of all breast cancers are found by women doing their own breast examination. It is best to begin these examinations while you are healthy. That way you will be able to recognize any changes to your body.

Next, learn the facts. Once you learn the facts, spread the word to everyone in your community and beyond. Healthy living should be a part of everyone’s life.

10 common breast cancer myths:

1) Men are not in danger of contracting breast cancer.
False: It is far less common in men, however, an estimated 2,000 new cases are diagnosed in men each year.

2) Breast cancer occurs only in women over 40. [click to continue…]

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Breast-Cancer-FactsBecause the causes and cure of breast cancer are not yet fully known, many people have misconceptions about
the disease. Here is what we know for sure:

MYTH: Women with a family history of breast cancer are the ones who typically get breast cancer.

FACT: Actually, most women who get breast cancer have no family history of the disease. However, a woman whose mother, sister, daughter or grandmother had breast cancer has an increased risk. [click to continue…]

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