October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Ruth on Monday, October 1st, 2007 | No Comments

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so spread the word by sending this photo to all your friends and family.

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And now the Canadian Cancer Society does a complete about face on the need for monthly breast self-examinations. What boob came up with this week’s confusing mixed message?

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
TORONTO – Many women who have had breast cancer are alive and well today because their cancer was detected and treated early.The latest cancer statistics, recently released by the Canadian Cancer Society, show that the breast cancer death rate is declining due to more and better screening and more effective treatments.
“As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate the progress that has been made against this devastating disease that affects so many women and their families across Canada,” says Heather Chappell, Senior Manager, Cancer Control Policy, Canadian Cancer Society. “However, inroads must continue to be made against this devastating disease that continues to take a significant toll. It is the most common cancer among Canadian women.”The age-standardized death rate for breast cancer for Canadian women has dropped by 25 per cent since 1986. Current evidence shows that organized screening with mammography and clinical breast examination – the most reliable methods of finding breast cancer – have contributed to the declining death rates.

“We know screening works,” says Chappell. “Barriers to screening must continue to be identified and overcome. If more women are screened, more will survive.”

The Canadian Cancer Society recommends the following guidelines:
Women between the ages of 50 to 69 have a mammogram every two years.
o If you are between the ages of 40 and 49, discuss your risk of breast cancer and the benefits and risks of mammography with your doctor.
o If you are 70 or older, talk to your doctor about a screening program for you.
Have a clinical breast examination by a trained health professional at least every two years if you are over the age of 40.
Get to know your breasts. Talk to your doctors about any changes.

“We encourage women to be familiar with their breasts so they know what is normal for them,” says Chappell. “We no longer recommend routine breast self-examination as a way to find cancer. While it’s important for women to look and feel for any changes in their breasts, they don’t need to follow a particular technique or schedule. Many women have found their own cancers, and being aware of what is normal for them is an important part of this.”

Chappell adds that the “ultimate goal with this cancer, as with all cancers, is to find out more about how to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Hopefully, continuing research will help identify opportunities to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.”

Canadian Cancer Society