Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Did you receive a pink football at our latest home game? Do you know what it was for?

Breast Cancer is a form of cancer that can be deadly and scary to think about, but it doesn’t have to be.

According to the National Breast Cancer Organization, “ In 2024 360,000 people were diagnosed with breast cancer. 310,720 of those people were women and 2,800 were men.”  When caught in its earliest stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.

What are the symptoms of breast cancer?

Many people will not show any symptoms and are likely unaware that they have the condition.

As outlined in Medical News Today, “Some symptoms may occur such as redness or swollen lymph nodes, breast discomfort, discharge, inverted nipple, lumps, or nipple discharge.”

Luckily there are preventative options. The best way to prevent breast cancer is to receive a yearly mammogram, which is the best way to screen for the cancer.

Even though a majority of cases are women a fair amount were men. These recent numbers have proven that men can also get breast cancer and should receive mammograms as well.

Mayo Clinic lists some ways to lower your risk factor,” including maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, and limiting or avoiding alcohol.”

For women specifically ask your doctor about the risk of birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy. It is recommended that mothers breastfeed whenever possible.

Be sure to discuss your medical history with your family members and always get checked.

https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327488

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/breast-cancer-prevention/art-20044676

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