October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the statistics concerning being screened are downright scary across the state of Montana. Where do we stand?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month (in case you hadn't noticed the pink everywhere). It's not about noticing the pink, however, it's about awareness and taking action. A designer has started a campaign urging all of us to check for breast cancer the way we check social media. See the recreated social media icons.
With the news today that Angelina Jolie has had a preventative double mastectomy after she learned she had an 87 percent possibility of developing breast cancer, we started thinking about what other celebrities who have had similar procedures...
Dr. Jennifer Ashton sits down with Lauren and talks about breast cancer. Specifically, how to examine yourself, what to look for, and other information to keep in mind. Check it out.
Is possible for a bra to detect breast cancer?
Well, according to First Warning Systems, the answer is a resounding yes. The Reno, Nevada-based company says they have invented a sports bra that comes complete with built-in heat sensors that can allow doctors to see malignancies through a state-of-the-art thermal imprint.
National nonprofits and physicians’ organizations dedicate every October to the cause of breast cancer awareness — raising funds for research and helping ensure that all women are able to receive regular screenings.
Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News and host of ‘Andrea Mitchell Reports,’ revealed that she’s recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Mitchell, 64, made the announcement at the end of her show on Wednesday.
According to Mitchell, the disease has not spread and her prognosis is excellent. It was detected, she said, during a routine screening.