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Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there a number of risk factors. Risks that you cannot change include
- Age - the chance of getting breast cancer rises as a woman gets older
- Genes - there are two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, that greatly increase the risk. Women who have family members with breast or ovarian cancer may wish to be tested.
- Personal factors - beginning periods before age 12 or going through menopause after age 55
Other risks include being overweight, using hormone replacement therapy, taking birth control pills, drinking alcohol, not having children or having your first child after age 35 or having dense breasts.
Symptoms of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in size or shape of the breast or discharge from a nipple. Breast self-exam and mammography can help find breast cancer early when it is most treatable. Treatment may consist of radiation, lumpectomy, mastectomy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.
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Mobile Mammography
 Mammography, a physical breast exam and education are available to women over 40 (or earlier if there are special circumstances). This service is open to all women and funding is available for most. Do not let a lack of funds or insurance constraints prevent you from getting your mammogram. Please call (631) 854-1323 to schedule your community location or for further information.
Mobile Mammography
Take a few moments today and make a big difference in the fight against breast cancer by sending free e-cards to your family and friends encouraging them to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer by signing up or making a donation. You’ll be spreading hope for a world without this disease and you’ll be making someone smile in the process. Click on the above link for more information about e-cards and this year's fundraising walk.
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