Breast Cancer And You

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About 1 out of 7 women will get breast cancer sometime in her life.

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The Facts About Breast Cancer

Get wise and help save lives!

Just about everyone has heard of breast cancer. It's the most common form of cancer among women in the United States today. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 1 out of every 7 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.  Perhaps someone you know or love has breast cancer. It helps you and the women you love to learn as much as you can about the disease. Understand your chances of getting breast cancer and find out ways to help prevent it. It's never too soon to start living smart. And it's never too late to help someone you love -- your mom, sister, aunt, friend, or neighbor -- do the same!