Did you know that breast cancer is second only to lung cancer in all reported cancer cases, accounting for a little more than 10 percent of cancer diagnoses around the world? Women are about 100 times more likely to develop the disease than men; however, the survival rates are about the same regardless of the patient’s sex. About 519,000 people died from the disease in 2004.
Knowing the facts about breast cancer is so important, and spreading awareness about breast cancer is vital too!
Spread the word about breast cancer, because you don't know how many lives you could save!
*Cara was compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are 100% her own.*
Two of my aunts had breast cancer, my step-mother, a cousin, and numerous friends. It certainly is pervasive today. My daughter walked in the Koman Walk in Washington, DC a few years ago in memory of a co worker who died from a very fast moving form of breast cancer at 32.
ReplyDeleteEarly detection and better treatment are a necessity. Thanks for an important post.
No one in my family has had it, but that doesn't mean that no one will. I have lots of items that sport the breast cancer pink ribbon, and love wearing them to show my support. I can only hope that we find a cure soon.
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