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- Every women has a risk for breast cancer,
and her risk increases with age. Breast cancer is the second most common
cancer among women. Three-quarters of all breast cancers occur in women
over 50. A woman of 70 is almost twice as likely to develop breast cancer
in her lifetime as a woman aged 50.
- This year 180,200 women, nationally will
develop breast cancer.
- 1,400 men nationwide will also be diagnosed
with breast cancer this year.
- The American Cancer Society advocates that
"the best protection is early detection." By getting regular
mammograms, yearly clinical breast examinations and practicing monthly
breast self-examination, breast cancer can be detected early enough to
get the appropriate treatment for survival.
- The 5 year survival rate for breast cancer is 96% if detected early.
THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY HAS A STRONG COMPREHENSIVE
APPROACH TO FIGHT THE WAR ON BREAST CANCER.
- Scientific research into the causes of breast cancer, and ways to prevent
it ... an investment of nearly $90 million since 1972.
- Services to breast cancer patients and their families through support
groups and one-on-one patient visitation programs.
- Educational seminars, screenings, brochures and audiovisiuals on early
detection of breast cancer.
- Legislation on mammography quality standards, insurance coverage, and
better access to cancer treatment.
- Publications and conferences to keep medical professionals alert to
the latest in standards of cancer care and screening guidelines.
- The American Cancer Societies information line, 1-800-ACS-2345
- The New York Partnership for Women's Health information line, 1 212
838-4243