As we all know, the month of October is breast cancer awareness month. Below are a few facts to get you more informed, as well as motivating you to donate to a good cause! There are plenty of events being held on campus that allow students to donate.
1. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her life.
2. In 2016 alone, between invasive, and non-invasive (whether it is spreading or not spreading) there are close to 300,000 cases of breast cancer.
3. Men can also develop breast cancer, but the odds are 1 in 1,000 compared to 1 in 8 for women.
4. Breast cancer is the most common diagnosed cancer in women alongside skin cancer.
5. If a first degree relative such as a sister or mother had breast cancer, the chances of you developing it are twice as high.
6. Most early symptoms are hard to detect at first so here are a few: Swelling, any lumps or stiffness of the breast, and pain.
Ladies, let’s save the tata’s! It is super important at our age to be doing self-exams and going to your doctor for screenings, especially if your family has a history of cancer. Below are two links on how to check yourself. It’s important to continue to raise awareness as well as being informed of the risks it has and ways to catch it early!