Cancer society reminds women of Mammography Day
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On Friday, Oct. 15, the American Cancer Society will join other health organizations in observing National Mammography Day, encouraging women age 40 and over to have an annual mammogram.
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For 20 years October has been recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since October 1984, breast cancer has been on the rise and is the most common cancer in women, according
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OMAHA - Methodist Hospital and Dillard&#39;s, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, are reminding all women that early detection is the best protection against the risks of breast cancer.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the second-leading cause of cancer death, following lung cancer.
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By The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.  Sep. 9--Women can get a free breast exam and mammogram referral Oct. 19, at Waitman Barbe Elementary School.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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LONDON  - In an effort to find new ways to prevent breast cancer, two British cancer organizations called for the help of 100,000 volunteers to participate in a lifelong breast cancer study.
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Smokers across the country will put out their cigarettes for a day, as the American Cancer Society hosts its Great American Smokeout today.
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Natie Hennelly and Nita Vaughn are ordinary women who&#39;ve fought an ordinary disease: breast cancer. That&#39;s why they were among the kickoff speakers at yesterday&#39;s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Byrd Park.
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South Bend, IN - A local effort to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer has gained a lot of support. Radio station U-93 has been collecting bras from listeners during breast cancer awareness month.
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Breast cancer is a major concern for women of all ages, ethnicities and income brackets. According to Thebreastcancersite.com, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes
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With the high rates of breast cancer in Ohio and in Washington County, area hospitals are offering reduced rates for mammography exams this month as part of an effort to raise awareness of the disease.
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According to a new study, most women now receive their first breast screening mammogram for breast cancer at the age of 40, as recommended by experts in the US.
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Many women who have a mother, sister or daughter with breast cancer know that they are at increased risk of getting the disease. But a new clinic at the University of Arizona Cancer Center for women at high
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TUESDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDayNews) -- Women with a high risk of breast cancer can find much help and solace in support groups, according to a new study to be published in the Nov. 15 issue of CANCER, a journal of the American Cancer Society.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Jamaica Cancer Society will be intensifying its efforts to increase the level of awareness among women about the disease.
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The majority of women in the United States are getting their first screening mammogram for breast cancer at age 40, as recommended by health experts, a new study finds.
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A woman&#39;s monthly cycle should be considered when scheduling breast-cancer surgery and mammograms, says a researcher who has studied the issue for 17 years.