It's October, which means Breast Cancer Awareness month has returned, and advocates are encouraging women to get screened for the disease.
It's October, which means Breast Cancer Awareness month has returned, and advocates are encouraging women to get screened for the disease.Imagine yourself and seven other women in your life. Then, consider this: The American Cancer Society says that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.Dr.
Jamie Currier is the cancer support strategic partnerships manager for the American Cancer Society. She's also a breast cancer survivor."I believe my cancer journey started with my mom," Currier said. "She lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 33. I, at the time, was 11 years old." Currier said she did breast self-exams, and at 29 years old, she found a pea sized lump right under the surface of her skin.
"Finding my cancer early is why my health outcomes were so positive," Currier said. "When I found the lump, I saw a doctor quickly. I underwent testing right away. And even though the lump was at surface level in one breast, it was discovered that I had many smaller tumors all over in each breast." Coming up on Oct. 15, the public can help raise money to fund critical research at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.
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