October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Experts say one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime — that’s one person every 12 minutes in the U.S. The two greatest risk factors of breast cancer are being female and getting older. It’s estimated th...
Breast cancerMedical educationRisk factorsScreeningWarning signsBackground Primary physicians have a very important role in identifying early breast cancer, as well as promotion of awareness about breast cancer to general public. However, there is insufficient data about the knowledge of doctors, who ...
” AstraZeneca gave $97,000 to Komen affiliates in 2008. They have been known to have a very large presence at Komen “race for the cure” events and they have been a major force in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Incidentally, tamoxifen is listed as a carcinogen by...
This October, add Breast Cancer Awareness Month to your calendar, and ask your provider if it’s time for your mammogram. Here’s what you need to know about this potentially life-saving screening.
CHICAGO (CBS) --As we focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have a powerful story of sisterhood and survival. At the Paint the Lake Pink Walk in north suburban Lake Zurich, honoring loved ones is just as important as raising awareness. ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Y is reminding all women in the community of the importance of having an annual mammogram and talking to your doctor about the proper method of self-examination to increase the chances of early detection. Getting screened for breast cancer is one...
The color pink has become, for many, a symbol of breast cancer awareness. And, with October being breast cancer awareness month, we thought it would be timely to share some interesting facts about breast cancer to promote awareness, funding and treatment. 1. In the United States, 1 in 8 ...
Breast cancer is the top cancer in women in developed and developing countries. Social awareness about breast cancer and its symptoms is one of the main substantial factors guide to early detection. The purpose of this research is to evaluate knowledge and awareness about breast cancer among Zabol...
Cancer experts hope that this October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, brings more than just awareness about breast cancer but real facts, too. While pink ribbons are everywhere as a means to raise awareness and show support to cancer patients, a survey commissioned by the Natio...
As it’s the practice in advanced countries, government alone cannot provide everything for the citizenry. Where government defaults, NGOs and philanthropists come in to help fix some of societal problems. BRECAN came in to fill the void about breast cancer awareness in Nigeria. And so far, ...