Breast health is an important factor in women’s health, and being aware of any breast changes is essential. Doing regular self-breast exams will allow you to know your breast tissue so that you can detect any changes. Make sure to have your yearly well-woman exam and breast exam by a licensed physician and get a regular breast imaging-mammogram, thermography scans, MRI or breast ultrasound. A baseline is recommended at 35, then yearly after age 40, unless there is a personal or family history of … [Read more...] about Learning How to Care for Yourself During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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Considering Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In the United States, breast cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer, following lung cancer, and is the most prevalent form of all cancers in women. About 240,000 women will develop breast cancer annually and 40,000 will succumb to the disease. Breast cancer does occur in men, but the number of new cases is relatively small. The good news is that annual death rates related to breast cancer have gradually decreased over time. This decline is likely because of an increase in early … [Read more...] about Considering Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Why More Native American Women Die from Breast Cancer than Other Cultures
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are vast amounts of information on prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. As a matter of fact, the amount of information available is almost overwhelming and many may wonder why it needs repeating. After all, women and men alike know the recommendations for doing monthly breast self-exams and having regular mammograms after the age of 50 or sooner if there is a family history. Unfortunately, even though the importance … [Read more...] about Why More Native American Women Die from Breast Cancer than Other Cultures
North Country Fighting Breast Cancer
The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded $45,000 to North Country HealthCare to increase awareness about breast cancer and help women receive healthcare services. “We are proud that the Avon Foundation for Women shares our mission and has chosen to support our program,” said North Country HealthCare Well Woman HealthCheck Program Manager Elizabeth Markona. “These funds allow us to provide breast health education throughout Coconino and Navajo counties and link woman to free and … [Read more...] about North Country Fighting Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Screenings Scheduled this Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as part of the month long celebration the Well Woman HealthCheck Program housed at North Country HealthCare is dedicating their October Cancer Screening Day to Breast Cancer Awareness. Mammograms will be FREE of charge to uninsured women who qualify for the program. Insured women that are due for their mammograms can also take advantage of this opportunity by scheduling a mammogram appointment. The screenings will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Screenings Scheduled this Month
