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Breast Cancer Awareness


I made this page for all the women out there that are suffering from Breast Cancer. It hurts me to see all the woman out there that are in so much pain from this terrible disease. I thought my mother had a scare with Breast Cancer but it wasn't, she had surgeries and biopsies. She had cancer in her arm, a rare form the last year I was in high school. I was so scared for her although it wasn't breast cancer it was some form of cancer and I was so scared. I remember be angry with her and arguing with her because I was so scared of her leaving us. She has been in remission ever since and that is what my hope is for all women who suffer from some sort of cancer. I also did this page for a friend I met over the web in a wonderful group, her name is Wendy and she has breast cancer. This is for you too, Wendy. My love and prayers are with you all. Love, Nicole

For Wendy Woo

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women in the United States. Its cause and the origin for its cure remain undiscovered. Over two million breast cancer survivors are alive in America today.



For all the Ladies in the world that suffer from Breast Cancer

In 2001, 192, 000 new cases of famale invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed, and 40, 2000 women will die from the disease. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for all women(after lung cancer), and the overall cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 55.


Men can develop breast cancer too. In 2001, 1, 500 male cases are diagnosed, and 400 men will die.


Risk Factors are:

the risk of of developing breast cancer increases as a woman ages

she has family history of breast cancer

has never had children or had her first child after age 30

if she has had prior treatment with radiation therapy for Hodgkin's disease

Over 70 percent of cases occur in women who have no indentifiable risk factors.

Breast cancer cannot yet be prevented

Breast cancer can be detected at an early, treatable stage in women age 40 and older. Annual breast examinations by a medical professional are required to annual screening mammography. If detected early, breast cancer can be treated effectively with surgery that preserves the breast followed by radiation therapy. Breast cancer incidence increases with age, rising sharply after age 40. About 80 percent of invasive breast cancers occur in women over age 50. Average age at diagnosis is 64.



To find out more, please go to these sites:

Breast Cancer Resource Center-American Cancer Society

Breast Cancer Network-America Cancer Society

Breast Cancer Links-Cancer News

Join The Fight Againgst Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade







The information I got but reworded from The National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations(NABCO), New York, NY Febuary 2001
Graphics, woman clipart, and ribbons by:

Clipart of Woman

Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbons

Breast Cancer Awareness Diva