It’s a statistic most women know: 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime in her lifetime.
But what about the rest? Just the words “breast cancer” can be overwhelming; never mind all the aspects such as…
~ What’s your risk profile? Is your family history or lifestyle putting you at risk?
~ When should you start doing self-exams and getting screened? How do you get screened and are there options beyond mammograms?
~ What are the symptoms? Is every lump a sign of cancer? (Answer: no. 60-80% of lumps are not cancerous.)
~ Do men need to worry about breast cancer?
~ Is it possible to prevent breast cancer?
Here’s the good news: the 5-year relative survival rate –that’s the percentage of people who had the same type and stage of cancer and are still alive after 5 years— is 99% for early stage breast cancer. For all types and stages? 91%.
Early detection is your best protection. Our new guide explains why taking action is your best chance of surviving and thriving after breast cancer, covering:
~ Risk factors and symptoms
~ Self-exams and clinical screenings
~ Navigating your cancer journey
~ Why men need preventive care too
~ Resources for support
We also include advice and recommendations from cancer survivors, who give you the real story on what it’s like to have breast cancer and how you can make your cancer journey as comfortable and healing as possible. A BIG thank you to Ashley Sanders and Erin Krich for sharing their stories and clinical guidance!
Breast cancer touches almost everyone’s life. Please download and share our guide!
