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Breast Cancer Affects
All of Us
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Breast Cancer Affects All of Us
Breast
cancer is the most common cancer (other than skin cancer) among
American women, and 1 in 8 will be diagnosed with breast cancer
in her lifetime. It's a startling number, but because of your
support we have made significant progress: today, there are more
than 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and when it
comes to breast health, don't be fooled by rumors and
misinformation. Get informed and test your breast cancer
knowledge with our Breast Cancer IQ quiz.
Preventing and detecting breast cancer should be a health
priority for all women, and the following steps can help you, or
the women in your life, stay well:
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The
earlier breast cancer is found, the better. Women 40 or older
should get a mammogram and breast exam every year and report
any breast changes to their doctor right away.
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Breast
cancer risk can be reduced by maintaining a healthy weight
throughout life, being physically active on a regular basis (at
least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of
vigorous intensity activity each week) and limiting alcohol
intake to 1 drink each day for women (2 drinks for men).
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When you
participate in a Relay For Life event you fight back against
breast cancer and every other type of cancer. Your time and
donations allow us to fund research to find cures for breast
cancer, lung cancer, skin cancer, and all other types of cancer —
because we know that discoveries in one area could help find
answers in another.
We can't thank you enough for helping to finish the fight.
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Supporter
Spotlight
In honor
of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fitbit announces its
support for the American Cancer Society and unveils a new pink
Fitbit Flex wristband. Throughout October, Fitbit will raise
awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer by contributing
$10 of every pink Flex sold on fitbit.com
and in Apple stores, directly to the American Cancer Society.
Together, Fitbit and the ACS are taking steps to finish the fight
against breast cancer.
Fitbit designs products and experiences that track everyday
health and fitness, empowering and inspiring people to lead
healthier, more active lives. Fitbit is offering an exclusive
color for consumers to show their support for the fight against
breast cancer, with benefits going toward the Society. The pink
Flex is the latest way to stay fit, match your style and help
fight breast cancer, one step at a time.
The new pink Flex is available exclusively in Apple stores and on
fitbit.com.
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This updated treatment
and recovery guide from the American Cancer Society is the
authority on coping with breast cancer. Highlighting all the
latest medical developments, this essential book guides newly
diagnosed patients every step of the way. It includes practical
tips on managing the emotions, reactions, and side effects of
breast cancer and its treatment, detailed questions to ask a
medical team, and wellness plans for recovery and life after
breast cancer.
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This
updated treatment and recovery guide from the American Cancer
Society is the authority on coping with breast cancer.
Highlighting all the latest medical developments, this
essential book guides newly diagnosed patients every step of
the way. It includes practical tips on managing the emotions,
reactions, and side effects of breast cancer and its treatment,
detailed questions to ask a medical team, and wellness plans
for recovery and life after breast cancer.
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It's proven that
participants who register early for a Relay For Life event
raise 3 times more than other participants. Just think of all
the fundraising opportunities you can take advantage of if you
get started today!
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It's
proven that participants who register early for a Relay For
Life event raise 3 times more than other participants. Just
think of all the fundraising opportunities you can take
advantage of if you get started today!
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