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Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States. Mammography can detect breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage, as early as 3 years before lumps are detected during breast self-exams or clinical breast examinations.

According to United States Cancer Statistics: 2002 Incidence and Mortality, which includes cancer incidence data for approximately 93% of the U.S. population and cancer mortality data for the entire population, approximately 180,000 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed among women in 2002, and approximately 41,000 women died from the disease. Among men, approximately 1,600 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed, and 369 men died from the disease.
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Help Local Families During the Holidays

For only $8, you can purchase a package of 20 hand drawn holiday cards. Each of the four designs were done by children in our area. All proceeds from the sale benefit the community though the Prester...
Posted by Breast Cancer Awareness on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:42:00 PST

Adopt a Family for Christmas

Each Christmas, Union Mission Ministries has a number of families available for "adoption." These families are some of the neediest that come through the doors and typically would not have Christmas e...
Posted by Breast Cancer Awareness on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 04:40:00 PST

Free Mammograms at CAMC Women's & Childrens Hospital

Free mammograms are being offered on the 3rd Monday and Wednesday at Women's Comprehensive Breast Center, 830 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 205 (that's the Medical Office Building by Women & Children...
Posted by Breast Cancer Awareness on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:57:00 PST

Go Red for Women!

visit the website to be a member today! www.goredforwomen.org Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in America. Using the simple phrase "Love Your Heart," the Go Red For Women movement is mobiliz...
Posted by Breast Cancer Awareness on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:51:00 PST

Reminders to Do Your Breast Self-Examination

There is something each one of us can do to fight against breast cancer, and it doesn't cost, but a few minutes of your time: Monthly Breast Self-Exams (BSE). Are you taking the time for BSE? Do you f...
Posted by Breast Cancer Awareness on Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:04:00 PST

Breast Cancer Prevention Drug Not Worth the Cost?

By: Karen BarrowMany women who are at a high risk of developing breast cancer take the preventative drug tamoxifen. But new research shows that this drug, which was approved by the Food and Drug Admin...
Posted by Breast Cancer Awareness on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 01:45:00 PST

Living & Coping With The Disease

Here are some suggestions to help you in your fight against breast cancer: Resources and Information - Books, pamphlets, videos, and Web sites can provide helpful information. Ask questions of ...
Posted by Breast Cancer Awareness on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:18:00 PST

Lee National Denim Day

In 1996, Lee Jeans launched the first annual Lee National Denim Day. This fundraising event invites companies and organizations nationwide to participate by allowing their employees and members to wea...
Posted by Breast Cancer Awareness on Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:14:00 PST