Breast Cancer Facts- Men Get Breast Cancer Too

One of the most common cancers among Blackmore advanced stages of Breast Cancer.
women, as you may know, is Breast Cancer.Among women under 45 Black Women have a higher
And that, my friends, is only surpassed by theincidence of this disease.
number one culprit Lung Cancer.And this is compared to the incidences among
More than 217, 000 people will be affected by Breastwomen, if you please.
Cancer this year.The risk of Breast Cancer for all women surely
Now tell me that this fact isn't a good reason for usincreases with age.
to feel some fear.But yearly mammograms and monthly self- exams
Every 2 minutes, my friends, a woman is diagnosedhelp to discover it at an early stage.
with Breast Cancer.Women between the age of 20-30 should have a
And every 13 minutes because of Breast Cancer,mammogram every 3 years.
one woman's life is over.Be familiar with your breasts so you'll notice any
Imagine, 20, 000 newly diagnosed cases arechanges occuring there.
expected to occur among Black Women.Report any changes that you find to your doctor
Of that, 57 hundred Black Women, because ofwithout delay.
Breast Cancer, will leave this earth my friend.The best method of protection is early detection,
Black Women 5 year survival rate is 74%.that's what I always say.
Compared to White Women whose survival rate isMammograms are avalable; they are free for
88%.everyone.
Scientists still don't know why Breast Cancer affectsBut if you have no insurance you can still get yourself
Black Women differently to White Women.a free one.
There's a higher incidence of Breast Cancer in BlackLadies remind your husbands and boyfriends to check
Women as compared to White Women.their breasts when you do;
Black Women are more likely to be diagnosed withThey should report any changes they see in their
much larger tumors.breasts because men can get Breast Cancer too.
And they are also more likely to be diagnosed with