Since 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been recognized across the United States and around the world. Approximately 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. Family members and friends provide vital physical and emotional care to those fighting the disease. Breast cancer is the most commonly… Continue reading What is Breast Cancer? Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Shield HealthCare October 2012 Special thanks to employee, Helynn Rueda who shared her personal experience and inspiration, as a participant of the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk to erase breast cancer. “There are basically two types of people on this earth, those who have a pair and those who love a good… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Employee Raises $4,065 For Breast Cancer
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is designed to educate women about the importance of early detection. Thankfully, increased public awareness of regular mammograms to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages has contributed to a decline in breast cancer deaths. More about breast cancer: All women are at risk for breast cancer. The risk of getting breast… Continue reading It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month