| Breast cancer has a relatively high rate of affecting | | | | The breast cancer walk is considered one of the |
| at least 12% of women in America. In fact, according | | | | most important awareness programs for this cancer. |
| to published statistics, every adult woman can | | | | This 3 day walk is a benefit program that aims to |
| actually develop this type of cancer at some point. | | | | raise funds. This is an important walk that benefits |
| Not enough women, however, are taking the risk of | | | | victims of cancer of the breast. Both men and |
| this cancer seriously. Therefore a breast cancer walk | | | | women participate in this 3 day walk that covers 60 |
| is an ideal way to promote awareness of this | | | | miles and involves millions of Americans all over the |
| insidious disease that affects the lives of numerous | | | | country. It's an ideal opportunity for participants to |
| women in the United States today. | | | | further understand this dangerous disease and help |
| Risk Factors | | | | spread the word among their family, friends and |
| A breast cancer walk increases awareness of the | | | | associates. |
| risk factors of cancer of the breast. Among these | | | | By being a participant in this walk, you can meet |
| are: a family history of this type of cancer, early | | | | plenty of like minded people from all walks of life. |
| onset of menarche or late menopause as well as a | | | | You can share your experience and learn how others |
| personal history of abnormalities of the breast or a | | | | have coped with the disease. There are countless |
| breast disease which was diagnosed as benign. Even | | | | people along the route who offer food and drinks to |
| a high fat diet can contribute to its development. | | | | all the participants and safety nets make the |
| Genetics have long been associated as a possible | | | | experience fulfilling and safe for everyone involved. |
| contributing factor to the disease. | | | | Medical volunteers are on standby to ensure that |
| After lung cancer, cancer of the breast is the second | | | | that anyone who needs medical attention during the |
| most common cause of cancer among women. | | | | walk will get it promptly. |
| Therefore it's beneficial for women to be aware of | | | | Breast cancer walk is a great idea to spread the |
| the causes of this disease, the symptoms and how it | | | | awareness of cancer of the breast. It's also lots of |
| can be treated. Management is an important part of | | | | fun involving physical activity that everyone can join |
| cancer awareness. | | | | in. You'll be doing your bit for a good cause. |
| Breast Cancer Walk | | | | |