Nearly
half of all men and more than one-third of all women in America are at risk of
developing cancer in their lifetime and recent breast cancer statistic shows that
more than 200, 000 news case of the disease are expected occur this year among
women of different ethnic background in the United States, according to American
Cancer Society. It is probable that you or someone you or a member of your family
will be touched by breast cancer.
The number of women are affected by breast
cancer is highest among white women followed by African-Americans, Asian and Hispanic
women. The disease has already claimed the life of more than 40, 000 lives.
Since
1993, the American Breast Cancer Society along with other medical professionals
have organized rally to increase breast cancer informational awareness campaigns
and raise money to fund research program helping to find a cure for the disease.
Making Stride against Breast Cancer celebrated its 10th Anniversary; thousands
of New Yorkers participated in the walkathon for "Making A Stride Against
Breast Cancer" on Sunday October 19, 2003 at Central Park. Last year, 400,
000 walkers across the United States helped to raise 8 million dollars for the
fight against breast cancer.
Even
though groundbreaking research has made significant improvement in the treatment
of breast cancer and the development of new drugs by clinical trials, yet no cure
has been found to this day. The only way to defeat the disease and ensure survival
is to invest in scientific studies and increase participation in clinical trials,
which would help millions of women affecting by breast cancer. You can pledge
your support by making a final contribution to the American Cancer National Society
and other organizations dedicated to cancer research, education, and advocacy
and patient service program.
A
number of scientific studies have shown that it is importance to detect the disease
in its earliest stages
through
screening mammography, clinical breast examination, and other new methods. Woman,
who are between the between the ages of 20 years and older, stands a greater risk
of developing breast cancer. Although breast cancer is not the leading cause of
death in women in the United States, but the disease is the leading cause of death
in women between the ages of 40 and 55.
There
are several factors, which contribute to the development and progression of breast
cancer including alcohol consumption, obesity, a lack of estrogen receptors, exposure
to carcinogenicsubstances, and non-biological factors, such as socioeconomic position.
More
than 5.5 million women of all ethnic background have suffered from breast cancer,
which has few treatment options. Nonetheless, education, a healthy life style,
and early detection are the key to prevent breast cancer. You can help increase
breast cancer awareness campaign by becoming an American Breast Cancer Society
team leader program during the month October and spread the message about the
importance of detecting of the disease in its early stage.
Make
A Donation
Join
Making
Strides and help make breast cancer a thing of the past.
What
Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?
Five
things you need to know about breast cancer ( Source of Material American Cancer
Society)
1.
All Woman are at risk for breast cancer- even those who have no family history
of the disease.
2. The two greatest risk factor for breast cancer are being a woman and growing
older.
3. Survival rate are high for woman diagnosed with early stage breast cancer,
when the cancer is small and not spread. Get annual mammogram and beginning at
age 40, and start regular breast exams by your doctor and monthly breast -self-exams
at age 20.
4.
Smart strategies to reduce your risk of cancer include regular physical activity,
maintain a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol intake.
5.
Through early detection and improve treatment, more women than ever are beating
breast cancer.
Taking
Control
1.
If you smoke or chew tobacco, stop! Smoking is a major cancer risk to the smoker
and to everyone near them. If you are going to have a baby and you smoke, you
the smoke and the risk right on to your baby. The combination of smoking and drinking
alcohol is even riskier.
2.
What you eat is important. Choose at least five servings of vegetables and fruits
every day. Choose vegetables and fruits such as sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli,
cabbage, green peppers, oranges, strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, and watermelon.
Choose whole grain products, such as breads, cereals, rice, pasta, or beans, instead
of processed (refined) grains and sugars, such as pastries, sweetened cereals,
and desserts.
What
is a serving?
One serving is?
" ½ cup fruit
" ¾
cup 100% juice
" ½ cup cooked or raw vegetable
" 1 cup
leafy vegetable
" 1 medium piece of fruit
" 1 slice of bread
" 1 ounce dry cereal
" ½ cup cooked cereal, rice, or pasta
3.
Limit how much high-fat food you eat. Choose foods low in fat. Drink reduced-fat
or fat-free milk. Eat low-fat cheese. Cut down on butter, margarine, fried foods,
and rich desserts.
4.
Limit how much red meat you eat, especially those high in fat and processed. Choose
lean cuts of meat. Trim the skin off chicken and turkey.
5. If you drink alcohol, limit yourself to one drink a day if you are female and
if you are a female and two a day if you are a male.
6.
Get some physical activity like walking, gardening, or dancing for at least 30
minutes or more on five or more days of the week. Check with your health care
provider before you begin an exercise routine.
7. Protect your skin from UV rays. Stay out of the sun as much as you can between
10am and 4pm when the sun's UV rays are the strongest. When you are outside cover
up with clothing. Wear a hat with a brim that shades your face, ears, and neck.
Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher on all skin not covered with clothing. Wear
sunglasses with UV protection. Don't use sunlamps or tanning salons.
8.
If you work with harmful chemicals or fibers like asbestos, wear protective clothes
and follow directions exactly. Be sure to learn emergency procedures.
9. Have regular check-ups. Ask your health care provider about the American Cancer
Society guidelines for early detection.
10.
For more information about cancer, contact the American Cancer Society anytime
at 1-800-ACS-2345 or www.cancer.org.
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