Tips to take charge of your breast health

•October 14, 2020•
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reaffirm our commitment to fighting breast cancer and to remind ourselves and others the importance of prevention and early detection.
Breast cancer can develop in women of every age, race, and ethnic group. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year, and approximately 40,000 women will die. Breast cancer in men is not as common, but it does happen, affecting about 2,000 American men each year. Fortunately, the death rate for those diagnosed with breast cancer has decreased significantly due to early detection.
“We know that every woman is busy, but what could be more important than taking care of yourself?”, said Amy Waddington, manager of radiology at HSHSGood Shepherd Hospital. “Breast cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early.  Be sure you take the time for essential screenings to provide that opportunity for early detection.”     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.