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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is comprised of several national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working in partnership to build breast cancer awareness, share information and provide access to screening services. NBCAM, and www.nbcam.com, are a year-round resource for patients, survivors, caregivers and the general public. Since its beginning more than 20 years ago, NBCAM has been dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection. NBCAM has evolved along with the national dialogue on breast cancer. Many strides have been made in breast cancer awareness and treatment, but even more still needs to be accomplished. We are focused on encouraging women to take charge of their own breast health, by practicing regular self-breast exams, making sure to schedule an annual mammogram, adhering to prescribed treatment and knowing the facts about recurrence. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we encourage you to visit our site in October and regularly throughout the year as we update and add information and resources. Nearly 2.3 million women in the USA have or have had breast tumors, making them the largest group of cancer survivors, according to a report in 2005 from the Institute of Medicine, which advises Congress on health. As breast cancer survivors go on with their lives, there are many changes they will face in the months and years after completing their treatment. Breast cancer survivors are faced with the possibility of the cancer coming back (recurrence), as well as an increased risk of developing a new breast cancer. Recurrence is possible, even if a woman has undergone a mastectomy, or breast removal. The good news is, although there is no way to completely prevent a breast cancer recurrence, there are many ways for a woman to lower her risk. |
Mrs. Joseph Schoenith 585 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Shores
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