Think Pinker

According to women’s health the following are your risk of developing breast cancer.

• Fewer people died of breast cancer in 2004 than 2003•
• In 2007 there were 178,480 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed
• In 2007 there were around 40,000 breast cancer deaths
• 1 in 7 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime
• Every women is at risk
• As you get older your risk of breast cancer goes up
• Every 15 minutes a woman dies of breast cancer
• 75% of women with breast cancer are over 50
• Breast cancer is the main cause of cancer death in women between 15 and 54
• The first sign of breast cancer is usually a mammogram
• Women over the age of 40 should have a yearly mammogram
• 96% of women treated for breast cancer will still be cancer free 5 years later
• More than 80% of breast lumps are not cancerous
• Oral contraceptives increase your risk of breast cancer
• HRT increases your risk of breast cancer
• You can get breast cancer even when your young so never ignore warning signs
• Exercise, proper diet, and antioxidants can reduce your risk of breast cancer
• Smoking increases your risk by 30%

Breast cancer – just the words can cause shivers, but knowing the facts is important. Don’t be scared, rather be smart, and take care of yourself.