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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a nationwide effort to bring awareness and education about the disease to women everywhere.
"Think Pink: And Tell a Friend" is an effort to encourage the special women in your life to get an annual mammogram, do monthly self-exams and make the effort to keep up on the latest findings and information regarding breast cancer.
It is a fact that breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women, behind lung cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, behind skin cancer.
Any room full of women will likely include breast cancer survivors, those currently going through treatment and those who have loved ones who have lost their fight with the disease.
There are several critical lifestyle issues that may increase the risk factors for breast cancer and many other illnesses and diseases.
There is evidence that weight gain during or after menopause may contribute to increased risk. High-fat foods and highly processed foods may increase risk.
In addition to helping maintain weight, regular exercise helps decrease stress, an other contributor to breast cancer risk. Smoking as well as alcohol consumption raises your risk of many cancers.
Family history also plays a role in the list of risk factors. Your physician needs to be aware of an immediate family member's diagnosis, because it could place you in a higher risk category.
Facing the fears of the unknown, staying informed about advancements, and following physicians’ recommendations are all keys to taking care of your health and beating the odds.
Breast cancer should be treated like other serious chronic conditions that we strive to prevent. Long-term good health helps prevent not only breast cancer, but also osteoporosis, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and diabetes.
Small steps can become bigger steps toward long-term health goals. Focus on manageable changes, then add new goals.
Lifestyle choices can help you in prevention of breast cancer and many other illnesses. Enjoy a low fat diet every day. Strive to eat five to nine servings fruits and vegetables each day. Enjoy healthful whole grains, breads, and cereals; and eat two servings a day of healthy proteins.
Be sure to stay hydrated drinking six to eight glasses of water a day. And be sure to get plenty of rest with at least eight hours of sleep every night.
Join a friend and pledge to aim for 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week.
Health-care consumers are becoming more empowered with knowledge, asking questions and seeking information. The knowledge with which we empower ourselves can, and is, saving lives of women every day around the world.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a nationwide effort to bring awareness and education about the disease to women everywhere.
"Think Pink: And Tell a Friend" is an effort to encourage the special women in your life to get an annual mammogram, do monthly self-exams and make the effort to keep up on the latest findings and information regarding breast cancer.
It is a fact that breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women, behind lung cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, behind skin cancer.
Any room full of women will likely include breast cancer survivors, those currently going through treatment and those who have loved ones who have lost their fight with the disease.
There are several critical lifestyle issues that may increase the risk factors for breast cancer and many other illnesses and diseases.
There is evidence that weight gain during or after menopause may contribute to increased risk. High-fat foods and highly processed foods may increase risk.
In addition to helping maintain weight, regular exercise helps decrease stress, an other contributor to breast cancer risk. Smoking as well as alcohol consumption raises your risk of many cancers.
Family history also plays a role in the list of risk factors. Your physician needs to be aware of an immediate family member's diagnosis, because it could place you in a higher risk category.
Facing the fears of the unknown, staying informed about advancements, and following physicians’ recommendations are all keys to taking care of your health and beating the odds.
Breast cancer should be treated like other serious chronic conditions that we strive to prevent. Long-term good health helps prevent not only breast cancer, but also osteoporosis, high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and diabetes.
Small steps can become bigger steps toward long-term health goals. Focus on manageable changes, then add new goals.
Lifestyle choices can help you in prevention of breast cancer and many other illnesses. Enjoy a low fat diet every day. Strive to eat five to nine servings fruits and vegetables each day. Enjoy healthful whole grains, breads, and cereals; and eat two servings a day of healthy proteins.
Be sure to stay hydrated drinking six to eight glasses of water a day. And be sure to get plenty of rest with at least eight hours of sleep every night.
Join a friend and pledge to aim for 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week.
Health-care consumers are becoming more empowered with knowledge, asking questions and seeking information. The knowledge with which we empower ourselves can, and is, saving lives of women every day around the world.
‘Think Pink: And Tell a Friend’ — A multi-county program
A free multi-county program on breast cancer awareness is open to the public this Monday evening, September 29th. This program will be held at the Commercial Bank located at 1901 Main in Parsons, Kansas. The program will begin at 7 p.m.. No pre-registration is necessary. Come and bring a friend!
Speakers will be Kelly York and Stephanie Thompson with the Southeast Kansas Early Detection Works program. Representatives from the American Cancer Society will also be on hand with information and resources.
This program is being sponsored by K-State Research and Extension and Family & Community Education Councils of Crawford, Cherokee, Labette, Neosho, and Montgomery counties. For more information on this program, you may call your local Extension office or call our Extension office in Girard at 620-724-8233.
