Now I realize that October is almost over but I still wanted to post about Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  I don’t think it’s ever too late to try to spread the word.  Did you know that you can visit The Breast Cancer Site everyday and help to fund free mammograms?  When you click the sponsors on the site will pay for mammograms.  That’s all you have to do.  Easy as that.

Here are some facts about breast cancer that you might not know.  These were taken from Breast Cancer Facts and Figures 2007-2008.

1. In 2007, an estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women, as well as an estimated 62,030 additional cases of in situ breast cancer.

2. In 2007, approximately 40,460 women are expected to die from breast cancer. Only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths in women. 

3. In 2007, about 2,030 cases of breast cancer are expected to occur among men, accounting for about 1% of all breast cancers. Approximately 450 men will die from breast cancer.

There is a lot of information out there.  The important thing is for you you to remember to do your self examinations and have your mammograms once you turn 40.

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