According to National Breast Cancer Foundation:

• Approximately 200,000 women and 1,700 men will be diagnosed with cancer each year.
• More women in the United States get breast cancer next to any other type of cancer except skin cancer.
• There are several conditions of breast cancer, with IDC (Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma) being the most common type among all of them.

Another fact I found interesting was the connection between antiperspirants and deodorants and their link to breast cancer development.  I’ll write a more detailed post on this later.  Here’s a link discussing past studies that have been done on this. They’re conflicting so there’s no telling if antiperspirants and deodorants play a role in developing breast cancer.

Overall, preventative measures should be in place. Here’s an early detection plan that they recommend. Take charge now if you haven’t already by performing self breast exams.

Let’s tackle breast cancer and any other DIS-EASES is by taking care of ourselves, watching what we eat, exercising, and being mentally, emotionally, and spiritually healthy. Our health is our wealth. Let’s not take it for granted. Share with us ways you’re supporting breast cancer awareness month.

For more information, links are provided below:

http://ww5.komen.org/

http://www.bcrfcure.org/

http://www.cdc.gov/features/breastcancerawareness/

http://www.nbcam.org/