Thanks to improvements in breast cancer treatment and early detection, many women are surviving breast cancer. There are 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. The key is early detection. Be sure to perform regular self breast exams and have thermograms.
By the numbers:
Estimates from the American Cancer Society indicate that in 2010 approximately 262,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 individuals will die from breast cancer.
After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most prevalent kind of cancer in women in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (lung cancer is number one).
The chance of developing breast cancer over a lifetime is 1 in 8.
The chance of dying from breast cancer is 1 in 35.
Some studies correlate the importance of regular exercise, a diet high in fruits and vegetables in addition to minimizing alcohol consumption in lowering your risk.
Be good to yourself and to your body!
Ali
