Breast cancer awareness is something that everyone pays tribute to throughout the month of October and with the sea of pink everywhere how could you not! It’s important to know the facts!
(This information according to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer website.)
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%.
For more information regarding ways to help, support and give guidance please visit the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Website.
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ALSO...
Charlotte, NC is having a AVON Walk Charlotte on October 23-24, 2010.
Please REGISTER today!!!
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ANY BRIDE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA PLEASE CHECK OUT BRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER! They could really use your donations!!!
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