Breast Cancer Awareness Month

KAFE Cares about our community. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From early detection to lowering your risks; get the latest on research and the fight against breast cancer.

Charlie Maxx’s Breast Cancer Awareness Challenge

“This month, I run at least a mile everyday to bring awareness that there is still no cure. So, if you want to follow along, or have someone you’d like me to run for, follow my journey on Instagram – @chazmaxx.” ~Charlie

Startling Statistics

One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
On average, every 2 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.
Over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.

Whatcom County Statistics
(Source: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center in Bellingham)

In 2020, there were 277 diagnoses of breast cancer in Whatcom County. Of those, 52.7% were at early stages with only 8.2% at late stage.
Age ranges of breast cancer patients diagnosed:
Under 40 = 15
40-49 = 35
50-59 = 47
60-69 = 84
80 and over = 23

See more startling statistics here.

Breast Cancer Information

•From genetics, to age, here are tips on lowering breast cancer risks!

•What you can do to detect breast cancer early.

•Tips on how breast cancer is treated.

•How do I tell my family I have breast cancer? Tips for telling your friends and family.

•Find the “can” in breast cancer survivor stories! Here, and here.

•From what it is, to what to wear and where to go! Tips for getting your mammogram!

•Does insurance cover a mammogram? Find out.

•The ACS definitive guide to research, treatment and inspirational breast cancer survivor stories!

KAFE’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month information is made possible by:

Skagit Regional Health is proud to sponsor October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month! Now offering 3D mammography screenings in two convenient locations, in Mount Vernon and Arlington. Schedule your screening mammogram today. Visit SkagitRegionalHealth.org/Mammograms or call 360-814-8208. Because detecting breast cancer early means you can be there to share your family’s traditions.

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