Every year families across the nation are affected by breast or cervical cancer diagnoses. Cancer does not discriminate; it can show up at any time. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That is an alarming …
Learn the Facts about Risk Factors, Screening Recommendations, Understanding your Mammogram and BI-RADS Assessment, Stages of Breast Cancer and More. Find Resources, Assistance and Support – You are Not Alone The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to educating women about how they can be proactive with their breast …
October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in countries around the world, aimed at increasing attention and support for early detection and treatments of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide, in both developed and developing countries. It is estimated that 1 …
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer risk factors, screening recommendations and the benefits of early diagnosis. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer diagnosed in women, with skin cancer being the most common. One in eight women …
MRI is the term which describes magnetic resonance imaging, a method used to obtain detailed images of a person’s bones, body structure, soft tissues and organs. By using a magnetic field with radio waves and computer generation, three-dimensional cross sections can be obtained to evaluate medical conditions in an individual’s …
Breast cancer awareness month gives us all an opportunity to raise awareness to the 2nd most common cancer in women, next only to skin cancer. Chances are you know someone that has been directly affected by this disease as one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed …
