13 Breast Cancer Facts
Since we all know someone affected by breast cancer, let's review 13 breast cancer facts. Awareness is key, so please be very aware.
1- Every 13 minutes a woman dies of breast cancer.
2- 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime (12.6% of women).
3- 77% of women with breast cancer are over 50 years old.
4- 96% of women who treat it early will be cancer free after 5 years.
5- Over 80% of breast lumps are not cancerous.
6- Over 1400 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in men.
7- It is the leading cause of death in women between 15 and 54.
8- Self-exams & yearly mammography after 40 offers best survival chances.
9- The first sign usually shows up on a mammogram before it can be felt.
10- Risks include family history, delaying pregnancy, oral contraceptives.
11- Join Team WhyMommy. She's fighting IBC and inspiring the world.
12- Do self-exams. Do it for yourself, or your kids. But please just do it.
13- You can do something now. Click below to fund free mammograms.
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The first point makes my heart stop. I also learned the MRIs would be much safer, more accurate and better at detecting -- but they are too expensive to do for all the women. I think that's a shame.
It's a vile disease.
Thanks for spreading the word and helping to educate women.
Thanks for the information. This is the third time today that someone has mentioned cancer to me. My best friend's daughter is in remission from leukemia. She is only 18.
My mom's friend had breast cancer... it's a horrible disease! But the best way to get even is to survive it. :)
Good information.
Mine is 13 Domestic Violence facts this week, and I have breast Cancer facts next week! Great minds think alike, eh?
Great T13!
Every 13 minutes!!! That is crazy. Way to spread the facts! We all need to pay attention.
That is a very important list. Thank you.
What great information. My Mom was just diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma...she had no prior symptoms. Cancer is a killer...regular check ups are key. My Mom is doing really good but she will take all the prayers she can get. Her name is Linda Carlson....thanks for sharing. Happy TT.
great reminders in this list....thanks!
Don't forget our men! Male breast cancer accounts for only 1% of all breast cancers, yet is more virulent and aggressive than in women.
Hopefully, we can eradicate this disease.
I clicked!
What a great way to spread awareness of this disease. Many people will read here.
Such a messed up disease. Prayers for all women!!!
Thanks for sharing this! Very great information..and such a horrible disease..:(
Happy TT!
All very inportant facts to know.
Aline
My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor, going on 30 years now.
She's lucky, because she didn't know the things on your TT. Now we can be informed, not just lucky!
Great TT!
Wow. Just wow!
I want to thank you for providing such helpful facts about breast cancer. My step-daughter had breast cancer and is a five year survivor...
We must remember to do our self breast exams....a good tt post. Baba
This post makes me sad and also aware...
tfs...
And the best food you can eat to help prevent it: cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts.
TM
You are awesome for doing this. I think we all know a woman that has been touched by it.
Excellent, concise list and I liked that you had a link to the Breast Cancer site to click.
Thank you!!
#10 -- Unfortunately I have all those risk factors. It's not fun to think about, but it's important that we know what we're up against. Thanks for posting this.
It's just so horrific. A woman I work with who is just in her late twenties was just diagnosed and another has been fighting it for about a year. I hope your mom does well with her treatments.
I affirm #11 daily! Great list.
As I just had my mammogram today, Imust say that the little bit of pain is a small price to pay for the benefit. A dear friend was just diagnosed, but they caught it early and her prognosis is excellent.
thanks for reminding us all of the importance of taking care of ourselves!
Happy TT and thanks for visiting!
Wonderful post!
Bradley
The Egel Nest
Great Thursday Thirteen. I learned a lot. My Grandma is a survivor. I think that people like you spreading knowledge, is the best way to fight this.
It's awesome that you're helping to spread the world. Much luck and love to your mom. Let's get this cancer the hell out of our lives!!!
Wow, what an informative list -- thank you for sharing these crucial facts and helping to educate women. There are things on your list I didn't know, and raising awareness of this terrible disease is so important.
Thank you for an excellent TT, and thanks for visiting my blog. :)
Thanks for the useful info..
My mom had a breast cancer scare a few years ago. Luckily, it turned out to be just a fatty cyst but we've become more vigilant because of it.
And thanks for visiting my site! :o)
Thanks for the information and the reminders. My MIL is a breast cancer survivor and an amazing example of strength and living. This month is for women like her.
The first one is just amazing. I cannot believe that many die. It is just too scary!
MY 13 is up on
Working at Home Mom
I joined the fun this week. My TT is things I love about fall
http://thoughtsfrommillermanor.blogspot.com/2007/10/thursday-thirteen.html
Frightning. Thanks for all the reminders.
Great information!
That was a wonderful post. Thanks for including the link.
A WONDERFUL TT and a wonderful post. Thanks.
XOXO
Thank you for visiting my TT.
Thank you for doing a TT on Breast Cancer, this is an important health issue.
I lost my best friend to breast cancer last year... She was only 36... :(
Very interesting statistics. I didn't know that 80% of lumps were not cancerous. Thanks for the info.
God Bless you and your mom. Keep fighting the good fight. The stars will align for both of you.
-HH
I almost skipped this because I just don't want to think about it! But that's the point, isn't it? Thanks for the serious reminder to look to our health.
Awesome and wise TT. Had my yearly mammo last july, I was shocked to read nr. 3!
what a great T13 list.
Thanks for your post. You are doing a great service by getting the word out.
Happy TT!
Wow, these are such good things to know. Thanks for sharing.
Happy TT!
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Wow. Great post. Keep spreading the word.
What a great blog!
This one hit close to home.
#5 is a very impressive number. Hope someday there'll be a cure...or vaccine to wipe it out completely if the diagnosis is cancer.
Great post.
Glad you liked my Phone Conversation T T!!! Happy day to you.
Very informative post!
I actually didn't know breast cancer could affect men as well.
Thanks for sharing and for the reminders!
I had 2 friends have their breasts cut off this week that brinks my list of close friends w/ breast cancer to 10
What a wonderful post...on a grim issue about which too little is known. I am "stumbling" it because more people should see it.
The best weapon against fear is information....
thanks for visiting our T13 and giving Robin some encouragement...he needs all he can get!
So far this terrible disease hasn't touched my life but other forms of cancer have taken friends and family from me so I do understand the sadness that sits behind those numbers.
A timely reminder indeed. I have the link to the breast cancer site on my blogroll so that I remember to pop by and click once a day.
I mentioned this too as one of my things women should know. I have a family history with breast cancer, so I'll be having my first mammogram next year at 37.
It's serious business, a friend of mine has a breast cancer scare two years ago and just thinking you might have it is one of the scariest things you'll ever go through. At least knowing you have it, allows you to move forward and start making a plan of attack.
What a great list of information. Thanks for the reminder.
And Thanks for visiting my TT! :-)
Thanks for the info and for spreading the word!!
My mother in law passed away from a very aggressive form of the disease and my grandfather is a 10 plus year survivor!!
Thanks!
I'm sorry about your mom. One of those diagnoses is plenty, but two?
Thanks for spreading the word.
Thank you for sharing those - it is so important to be as educated as possible. I'm so sorry your mom is struggling with this.
fact #14 - men can get breast cancer too, check out my post 10/04
Good job on raising awareness! all my best to your mom.
Thanks for visiting my Tolkien TT.
That's are some great reminders. My husband's sister died of breast cancer, so it's an especially important subject for me.
Thanks!
Thanks for this info. And 13 minutes! OMG! I have known relatives and friends who are afflicted with the disease and it's a pity... but cancer or no cancer, we all can do our share to help educate other women.