10/02/2020
Today is October 1st.
The first day of breast cancer awareness month. In a order to raise awareness I wanted to share some information with you all.
Please read.
1. In the US, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
2. The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are being female and aging. About 95% of all breast cancers in the US occur in women 40 and older.
3. Women who get regularly screened for breast cancer have a 47% lower risk of dying from the disease compared to those who donโt.
4. Breast cancer deaths have been declining since 1990 thanks to early detection, better screening, increased awareness, and new treatment options.
5. Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
6. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the US and the first leading cause of cancer death among women globally.
7. In the US today, there are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors โ the largest group of all cancer survivors.
8. Every 2 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the US.
9. Every minute, somewhere in the world, a woman dies from breast cancer. Thatโs more than 1,400 women every day.
In order to show support of OUR WOMEN. These items are now available on the website.
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A percentage of every purchase will be donated to , & for the entire month of October. If you do not purchase anything still find it in your hearts to donate to each foundation.
Thank you.