October is going Pink!

Breast cancer affects mainly women, but some men too. Breast cancer in men is rare but it does acounts for 1% of breast cancer cases in the United States.Women with a family history of breast cancer are increased risk for developing breast cancer. It is important to self exam yourself and in case you find anything it's extremely important to go to a doctor as soon as possible, so they may do further test to determine if you need treatment. Early detection can save your life, early detection gives you a higher pecentage of affective treatment and suvival. In 2011 an estimated of 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed among women as well as an estimated 57,650 additional cases of situ (meaning the cancer is confined within the ducts or lobules were they originated) breast cancer. If diagnosed with breast cancer some treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, systemic therapy, cemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy.If you'd like too know more about these treatments or anything about breast cancer, you can get help and information 24/7 online on cancer.org and by calling the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. They can provide you with informaton on hospitals, treatment options, and address insurance concerns, as well as many other services. Please get checked, and support those going through breast cancer.
                                 Isamar :)

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Information from Cancer.org