Breast Cancer is something that I know has touched the lives of many of us. The sports world no matter if it is college or the pro’s have done a good job of making people aware of this killer.
Saturday more than 45,000 people will be participating in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure at the National Mall here in Washington, DC.
For those of you unable to be part of the race the sponsor Ask.com will make a donation to the local Komen chapter for every person who visits www.Ask.com/forthecure. Feel free to post the link to generate donations.
I know that many of you out there want to help and we can all do that through awareness here are the Ten Most Asked Question’s about Breast Cancer.
Top Questions about Breast Cancer on Ask.com
1. Can men be diagnosed with breast cancer?
2. How many new diagnoses of breast cancer were there in 2009?
3. What is a mammogram?
4. Who may be at a higher risk for breast cancer?
5. What causes breast cancer?
6. How many stages of breast cancer are there?
7. What is the best screening tool for breast cancer?
8. Are cysts breast cancer?
9. What are the symptoms of breast cancer?
10. How many breast cancer survivors live in the US?
Answers
1. Although rare, men can get and even die from the breast cancer.
2. 192,370 U.S. women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.
3. A mammogram is a breast screening using x-rays.
4. Studies show older women have a higher risk of breast cancer, as well as those with a family history of cancer, excessive drinkers and those who are overweight. More symptoms are available here.
5. There is no known cause for breast cancer yet. However, there are clearly defined risk factors. Some risk factors are gender, age, and family history.
6. There are 5 stages of increasing severity of breast cancer.
7. Mammograms are the best tool for detecting breast cancer and should be combined with regular screenings for the highest degree of prevention.
8. A cyst is a benign fluid-filled sac within the breast. While most are benign, women are encouraged to seek a doctor’s opinion.
9. The early onset of breast cancer usually does not cause symptoms. This is why regular breast exams are important. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include: pain, weight loss, breast pain, breast lump, and nipple discharge.
10. More than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors live in the US.
