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 … [Read more...] about Considering Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Screenings Scheduled this Month
