Ever day somewhere in the world there is a baby that is born Premature..Some are lucky and live..but some are born to early and so their small bodies are to weak to survive. Then the parents have to go through the pain and suffering of losing their baby! We wonder..WHY should anyone have to go through this? If we have the best health care and great prenatal care. You do everything right then something like this happeneds. It doesn't matter if your baby lives or dies..we ALL want to know the same question. What causes my baby to be born early?
We can work together to help find the answer. Visit the March of Dimes - Walk America website. Sign up, be a sponsor for a friend, donate money..(whatever you afford) You can even help raise money. You can also find a "March of Dimes" Walk America in your area near you.Please take part in the "March of Dimes"
"Together..We can make a difference!"
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REMEMBER, EARLY DETECTION HELPS SAVE LIVES
Be sure you and your loved ones follow the recommended guidelines from the American Cancer Society for early detection of breast cancer. If there is a history of breast cancer in your family consult your doctor on the need to begin these steps at an earlier age.
Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health. Clinical breast exam (CBE) should be part of a periodic health exam, about every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s and every year for women 40 and over. Women should know how their breasts normally feel and report any breast change promptly to their health care providers. Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s. Women at high risk (greater than 20% lifetime risk) should get an MRI and a mammogram every year. Women at moderately increased risk (15% to 20% lifetime risk) should talk with their doctors about the benefits and limitations of adding MRI screening to their yearly mammogram. Yearly MRI screening is not recommended for women whose lifetime risk of breast cancer is less than 15%.
IMPORTANT U.S FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER
Approximately 178,480 women and 2,030 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year 40,460 women and 450 men in the U.S. will die from the disease annually.
There are over 2 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. who have been treated for breast cancer. Every 3 minutes, there is a new diagnosis of invasive breast cancer
There are more than 250,000 women under the age of 40 in the U.S living with breast cancer, and over 11,000 will be diagnosed this year. A woman has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime
Every 13 minutes, a life is lost to breast cancer White, non-Hispanic women are more likely to develop breast cancer but African-
American women are more likely to die from it. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Hispanic women and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among this group.
MEN GET BREAST CANCER, TOO
Survival for men with breast cancer is similar to survival for women, when their stage of diagnosis is the same.
Men at any age may develop breast cancer, but it is usually found in men between 60 and 70 years of age.
Male breast cancer makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer.
Male breast cancer is sometimes caused by inherited gene mutations, and a family history of breast cancer can increase a man’s risk.
HELP, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
These national organizations, funded by the Avon Foundation, offer lifesaving information and direct services. For more information and to find resources in your community, please find the most recent Breast Health Resource Guide.
Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Bulletin Board has an online support group where breast cancer patients and survivors share information, support and hope. http://avoncompany.com/women/avoncrusade/bbsindex.htm
AVONCares Program at Cancer Care provides a wide range of support services nationwide, including patient navigation, financial assistance, and emotional support. http://www.cancercare.org/ or 800-813-HOPE (4673).
American Cancer Society has regional offices where reliable information, support groups and other resources can be found. http://www.cancer.org/ or 800.ACS.2345
Cancer and Careers is for working women, who are balancing work demands with their cancer diagnosis and treatment. http://www.cancerandcareers.org/ or 212-685-5955. The Avon Foundation is a founding sponsor of this program.
Look Good, Feel Better program offers free seminars to help overcome the appearance related effects of cancer and cancer treatment. http://www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org/ or 800.395.LOOK
National Cancer Institute is a reliable resource for up-to-date information on all cancers. They also have an online mechanism called "Live Help," through which an individual can be connected "real time" with a cancer specialist. http://www.cancer.gov/ or 1.800.4.CANCER
National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund/Project LEAD is a breast cancer advocacy organization that specializes in providing medical education to the public and training breast cancer advocates on legislative and medical developments. http://www.stopbreastcancer.org/ or 202-296-7447.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization offers community education and support. http://www.y-me.org/ or 1-800-221-2141 (English) or 1-800-986-9505 (Spanish) Young Survival Coalition addresses the unique issues and needs for women diagnosed under the age of 40 http://www.youngsurvival.org/ or 800.YSC.1011
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women and the second leading cause of cancer death (exceeded by lung cancer in 1985). Breast cancer is three times more common than all gynecologic malignancies put together. The incidence of breast cancer has been increasing steadily from an incidence of 1:20 in 1960 to 1:7 women today. The American Cancer Society estimates that 211,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year and 43,300 patients will die from the disease. Breast cancer is truly an epidemic among women and we don't know why. Breast cancer is not exclusively a disease of women. For every 100 women with breast cancer, 1 male will develop the disease. The American Cancer society estimates that 1,600 men will develop the disease this year. The evaluation of men with breast masses is similar to that in women, including mammography. The incidence of breast cancer is very low in the twenties (age) gradually increases and plateaus at the age of forty-five and increases dramatically after fifty. Fifty percent of breast cancer is diagnosed in women over sixty-five indicating the ongoing necessity of yearly screening throughout a woman's life. Breast cancer is considered a heterogenous disease, meaning that it is a different disease in different women, a different disease in different age groups and has different cell populations within the tumor itself. Generally, breast cancer is a much more aggressive disease in younger women. Autopsy studies show that 2% of the population has undiagnosed breast cancer at the time of death. Older women typically have much less aggressive disease than younger womenSO LET'S MAKE A DIFFERENCE... AWARENESS!!!! & EARLY DETECTION IS THE KEY, SO LET'S GET EDUCATED & LET'S EDUCATE. ENCOURAGE YOUR LOVED ONES TO GET CHECKED.
From sister to sister, mother to daughter, husband to wife, and friend to friend, we share the same concern for breast cancer. Although we talk about our children, our careers, our dreams and desires, we rarely talk about something that could end up taking our lives. Ignoring the threat of breast cancer won’t make it go away. Reminding each other of the importance of better breast health will at least help reduce our risk of contracting the disease, and reminding one another about the importance of regular breast self-exams is still our best protection. If you love someone ask them “Have you done your breast self-exam this month?†Don’t wait,…and wish you did.Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Don’t be afraid to learn about it. Remember that knowledge is power, and we have the power to fight breast cancer! Through this site, we hope that we give you that power.However, at the end of your research, at the conclusion of your day, it comes down to this….early detection is your best protection. Please perform a monthly breast self-exam. It just may save your life.
The Los Angeles Breast Cancer Allilance (LABCA) started a program dedicated to Young Survivors and provides non-clinical support to promote healing and recovery for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Young women under 45 are often diagnosed at a later stage than their older counterparts. LABCA encourages young women to become advocates for their own health and become educated about breast cancer. If you are a young woman affected by breast cancer you are not alone. LABCA's Young Survivors program is here to help you. LABCA is planning events throughout Los Angeles County dedicated to young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Please let us know if you or someone you know are interested in attending one of these events. For Los Angeles-based resources specifically for young women diagnosed with breast cancer, please see our Resources page:http://labca.org/info/laresources.php#YoungIf you have a question about breast cancer in young women or would like to be put in touch with a volunteer, please contact LABCA at (310)453-1046 or vist our website www.labca.org .
Does Physical Activity Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer?
< A woman who exercises four hours per week reduces her risk of breast cancer. Exercise pumps up the immune system and cuts the estrogen level.
Will A Healthy Diet Keep Me From Having Breast Cancer?
Eat a low-fat, nutritious diet. A high-fat diet increases the risk of breast cancer since fat triggers the hormone estrogen that fuels tumor growth. Fill your diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Does Smoking Cause Breast Cancer?
Most studies have not found smoking to cause breast cancer. One recent study indicated there might be a link. Studies of the relationship of breast cancer to cigarette smoking and second-hand cigarette smoke are still under study. However, smoking decreases your survival rate once you have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
