Entries for October 2009

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month One in every eight women will have breast cancer during their lifetime.   While you can’t prevent breast cancer you can take steps to find it at its earliest possible time, beginning with yearly mammograms and clinical breast exams by a health care provider.   The American Cancer Society recommends a yearly mammogram starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as you are in good he...

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