Obviously this is a subject that I have gotten to know something about while training for this walk. I have met many people who have been touched by the disease in some way and their strength and courage never cease to amaze me.
My goal for this month, in addition to actually COMPLETING the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk, is to have a variety of posts dedicated to the topic. Importance about early detection, statistics, survivor stories....I am open to all ideas!
I came across this great file about Breast Cancer Stats for 2007-2008, by the American cancer Society.
1) In 2007, an estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive
breast cancer will be diagnosed among women. The expected number of new
breast cancers in 2007 is markedly lower than the estimate for 2005.
breast cancer will be diagnosed among women. The expected number of new
breast cancers in 2007 is markedly lower than the estimate for 2005.
2) In 2007, approximately 40,460 women are expected to die from breast cancer. Only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths in women
3)In 2007, about 2,030 cases of breast cancer are expected to occur among men, accounting for about 1% of all breast cancers. Approximately 450 men will die from breast cancer.
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