Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.
The best way to fight breast cancer is to have a plan that helps you detect the disease in its early stages. Create your Early Detection Plan to receive reminders to do breast self-exams, and schedule your clinical breast exams and mammograms based on your age and health history.
Why do you need an Early Detection Plan?
- 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
- When breast cancer is detected early (localized stage), the 5-year survival rate is 98%
Do you suffer from breast pain, a breast lump or other breast symptoms? Don’t wait, call Women’s Health & Mammography Institute and detect cancer early. They offer:
- Mammograms
- Biopsies
- Breast Ultrasounds
along with many other screenings that could save your life.
For more information about breast cancer visit The National Breast Cancer Foundation.
