Breast Cancer

Why should I be concerned about breast cancer?

It seems like we've all been affected by breast cancer at some point in our lives, whether we have had it, or have had a family member or friend who's battled it. Every woman has a chance of getting breast cancer. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women and the disease we fear most. As scared as we are, you can try to remember that if you find breast cancer early, it can often be treated successfully. Many women have overcome breast cancer and are living life to its fullest!

Where can I learn more about breast cancer?

National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service
Tel: (800) 422-6237
Website: www.cis.nci.nih.gov

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Tel: (888) 842-6355 (select option 7)
Website: www.cdc.gov

American Cancer Society
Tel: (800) ACS-2345
Website: www.cancer.org

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Tel: (800) 462-9273
Website: www.komen.org