Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful ladies who enrich my life with their wisdom, encouragement and humor. I love you all! So, go and get a mammogram! Why?
Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in Hispanic women. It is the second most common cause of cancer death in white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. For more information, visit Cancer Among Women.
In 2006 (the most recent year numbers are available)—
- 191,410 women were diagnosed with breast cancer.
40,820 women died from breast cancer.
Can you donate just $1 to support breast cancer awareness, education, and research for a cure? You can learn more and donate by visiting the Susan G Komen for the Cure website HERE. Donate in honor of your mother, your sister, your daughter, your friend. We can make a difference!
Feel free to leave a comment in honor of someone you know who has lived with breast cancer.
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