Over 35000 people participate in Nashville breast cancer walk

Pink is everywhere and people are proud to wear the pigment to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Hopper is also among the growing population of women across Florida and the country that is opting for double mastectomy out of concerns that cancer could grow in the unaffected breast. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States other than skin cancer, and is the second-leading cause of cancer death after lung cancer. Adelina Torres, Mammography Technologist at Harlingen Medical Center’s Radiology and Imaging Department, explained the specifications of mammograms. “Some women don’t realize the importance of mammography screenings and how it can increase their chance of survival if caught in the beginning stages”.

Jude Uwagbai who also joined the walk for his passion to rid the world of cancer had this advice for the youths: “I joined the walk because of my passion to help defeat this disease, especially for the youths”. A few people would not know about the presence of the cancer in them until it is too late so this awareness is very important.

“I wasn’t one to get a mammogram each year, but I realize early detection is so important”, she said.

“Yesterday, we set up in the rain”, Saco said. “Early detection is key, please continue to utilize our services so we can work with your primary care provider to keep you and your family healthy”, said Schlegel. Since then, more than 11 million supporters have raised more than $685 million nationwide to help the Society save lives from breast cancer. “I feel thrilled to have joined this walk”, she said. “I can go through a little discomfort and pain for five to 10 minutes to not be dead in a year. I’m eating more fresh things now”, says Johnson.

And about 85 percent of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer.

Angelina Jolie had both breasts removed despite not having breast cancer.

According to the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications of FirstBank, Folake Mumuney, the Bank said to is passionate about its stakeholders and is pleased to be part of the Light Lagos Pink campaign, which would empower patients, strengthen heathcare institutions and improve the quality of cancer care in Nigeria.

Herald, who lost a younger sister to breast cancer, points out that African-American women talking about breast cancer is relatively new. “I thank God daily for the happy ending I have”. There is much to learn and many appointments that take time, including the time needed to do the testing that is ordered. “I’m enjoying life to the fullest”.