How Early Detection can possibly save more lives when it comes to breast cancer
New York- Breast- Cancer Awareness Month, held in October every year, aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease, which affects one in eight women in the United States every year and 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs — conducted by groups ranging from breast cancer advocacy organizations to local community organizations to major retailers — aimed at: supporting people diagnosed with breast cancer, including metastatic breast cancer educating people about breast cancer risk factors stressing the importance of regular screening, starting at age 40 or an age that’s appropriate for your personal breast cancer risk fundraising for breast cancer research Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day October 13 is nationally recognized in the United States as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. About 30% of early-stage breast cancers eventually metastasize (spread to parts of the body away from the breast), and the day is intended to drive awareness of the need for more research about metastatic disease.
Making Strides of Central New Jersey has continued to forge ahead with assisting for finding a cure for breast cancer and supporting survivors and caregivers.
Statistics
The 10-year absolute breast cancer risk is lower for younger women than for older women. For example, the 10-year absolute risk for a 30-year-old woman is about 1 in 200 (less than 1%), and the 10-year absolute risk for a 70-year-old woman is about 1 in 24 (about 4%) [3-4].
HEIGHT Magazine and the Women of HEIGHT Organization continues to support, The American Red Cross and Making Strides Against Brest Cancer. To donate or find out where gathering in support will be held-visit the link.
