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Anatomy of Breast Cancer
View this interactive program for information on risk
factors, diagnosis, treatment options and more.
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English version
¿Está interesada en entender la biología del cáncer del seno? Este programa interactivo proporciona una experiencia audiovisual, que le permitirá entender mejor el desarrollo del cáncer del seno, los factores de riesgo del cáncer del seno, los factores de diagnóstico y pronóstico, y las opciones de tratamiento. Este es un recurso único, disponible en inglés y español.
Haga clic aquí para comenzar la experiencia.
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Education Chair
Mary Ann Loh, RN, MSN
maloh100@komenswfl.org |
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Raising Awareness |
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Over 5000 packets of
breast cancer awareness and breast health information
were distributed to 35 churches in Lee and Collier
Counties. Thank you to all who participated by stuffing
and delivering packets. Thank
you Claire Hauenstein for organizing this successful
event.
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS: September 16th
Breast Self Exam ( BSE ) and Komen Overview
A two (2) hour program from 5:30-7:30 pm will be
offered to volunteers wanting to learn more about breast
health, breast cancer, and the most effective way to do
a BSE. In addition a Komen reviewer will speak to the
Affiliate about the Komen mission. Supper will be offered
and registration is limited. Please register by e-mail
to
maloh100@komenswfl.org
Education Chair, or call the Affiliate Office @
239-498-0016. |
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Breast
cancer, Breast Health
About Breast Cancer
includes information and tools for patients, survivors
and
co-survivors, including:
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BREAST CANCER FACTS |
- Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women.
- An estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2007.
- In addition to invasive breast cancer, 62,030 new cases of in situ breast cancer are expected to occur among women during 2007. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) accounted for 85 percent of these in situ breast cancers.
- An estimated 2,030 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in 2007.
- Breast cancer is second only to lung cancer in cancer deaths among women.
- An estimated 40,460 women will die from breast cancer in 2007.
- An estimated 450 men will die from breast cancer in 2007.
- Breast cancer death rate has been dropping about 2 percent annually since 1990 to 2002 in all women combined, with larger decreases in younger (<50 years) women, a decline attributed to earlier detection through screening, increased awareness, and improved treatment.
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Without
the cures 10
million people around the world
could die from breast cancer in the
next 25 years.