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Breast cancer is the leading killer of women ages 35 - 54.

Each year, approximately 175,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Approximately 1400 men develop breast cancer each year as well.

Mammography is the best known method of early detection.

85 - 90% of all breast cancers occur in women with no known risks.

The mortality rate would decrease by 30% if all women
followed recommended screening guidelines.

Early detection, modern therapy with surgery, drugs, hormones, & radiation can

provide a 5 year survival rate for 95% of patients.

While there is no cure yet for breast cancer, emotional recovery, nutrition, exercise and

information related to breast cancer are key to the wellness of the patient.

Over 2 million women in this country have or had breast cancer. All women should

perform monthly breast self exams & have yearly breast exams by a medical professional.