Detecting signs of breast cancer may be misleading. Some women think that having a lump on your breast or under your arm already means that you have one. Often there are no physical signs that you can see or feel. Some outside signs may include a lump or thickening of an area, or a dimple [...]
Fernley Relay for Life garners over $53,000 for Cancer Society FERNLEY–The 2010 Fernley Relay for Life surpassed its goal of $45,000 by leaps and bounds, garnering over $53,000 for the American Cancer Society. Read more on Fernley Leader Share and Enjoy:
Breast cancer is considered as a killer disease and it is known to be the top cause of cancer death among women. According to American cancer society, about 1.3 million new breast cancer cases are diagnosed on an annually basis which includes 465,000 deaths. In order to successfully tackle this devastating disease, we must encourage [...]
‘Cancer never sleeps’ Community comes out for 12th cancer relay at North Penn High School At the American Cancer Society 12th Annual North Penn Area Relay for Life, the members of team “Don’t Mess With Mom-Mom” sold raffle tickets and baked goods under a tent marked “Polynesia.” Read more on North Penn Life Share and [...]
Breast cancer is the commonest form of cancer that occurs in women and, behind lung cancer, it is the second leading cause of cancer death among females. In 2004 some 186,772 new cases of breast cancer were reported by the American Cancer Society and this number would seem to be going up on a yearly [...]
Ready to Relay The American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser for cancer research and education begins today at Laramie High School’s Deti Stadium. More than 360 people on 28 teams will take turns walking from 6 p.m. today through 9:30 a.m. Saturday as part of the Albany County Relay for Life. Read more on Laramie Boomerang [...]
Though far less common than in women, men’s breast cancer is possible. According to the American Cancer Society, over 2000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, meaning men account for approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases diagnosed nationally. To gain more understanding about this lesser known male disease, take a look below. [...]