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Breast Cancer Awareness
Beginning in 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is commemorated every October. This month is widely recognized for the iconic pink theme color...
60 to 70 percent of people with breast cancer have no existing risk factors
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the breast tissue. Except skin cancer, it is the leading cause of cancer among American women, with one in eight expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. Each year, about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women.
Although it is more rare, men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. Each year, about 2,400 men are diagnosed with the illness.
An estimated 60 to 70 percent of people with breast cancer have no existing risk factors, showing that anyone can develop it.
