Breast cancer affects tens of thousands of women and men in the United States each year. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this time of year, charities and resource centers for people with breast cancer are more visible. However, there is still no cure for breast cancer. Below are some resources for preventing breast cancer if you do not already have it and some resources to use if you already have it or if you are looking to help others who have it. Prevention While breast cancer is not entirely preventable, there are certain lifestyle changes a person can... Continue reading
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month, you are likely to see more people wearing pink clothing or ribbons. Many hospitals also try to raise awareness this month, so people know what to look for when screening themselves for breast lumps. Below are some easy things you can do at home to screen yourself, lower your risk of cancer, and help people who have breast cancer. Screen Yourself People who have breasts can screen themselves at home by feeling for lumps. While this self-screening is not conclusive as to whether a person has cancer or not, it can help... Continue reading