Stop Breast Cancer
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Approximately 3 million women in the United States are living with breast cancer:
2 million have been diagnosed and an estimated 1 million do not know they even have
the disease.
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In the United States, 1 out of 7
women will develop breast cancer in her life - a risk that was 1 in 11 in
1975.
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In 2007, an estimated 178,480 new cases of
invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United
States.
Sources: American Cancer Society and the National Breast Cancer
Coalition.
Antietam Cable Television is pleased to present the
following resources for those facing breast cancer, their families, and
breast cancer survivors.
LOCAL RESOURCES, LOCAL HEROES
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TREATMENTS to COUNSELING - The John R. Marsh Cancer
Center
provides state-of-the-art
cancer care in an atmosphere of compassion and hope.
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MAMMOGRAMS
- Early detection is the key that could save lives! The
Women's Imaging Center offers mammograms in a relaxed and
comfortable setting at Robinwood Medical
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FREE BREAST
CANCER HANDBOOK
- Free wigs, workshops on breast
health, support groups and more, Breast Cancer Awareness
of Cumberland Valley
offers a variety of resources for those dealing with breast cancer. Through communication,
no one has to face breast cancer
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OUR "LIFETIME" PARTNERS
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TOOLS of
DETECTION
- Take a breast cancer quiz. Test your breast cancer I.Q. Educate yourself, share
your story, and make a difference with Lifetime
Television's
informative
website featuring national breast cancer resources.
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LOCAL BUSINESS HEROES
Breast cancer has touched the lives of so many people
locally, including the following businesses who have pledged to support the
fight against breast cancer!
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"Having lost several close relatives and friends to cancer, I have
felt the pain of suffering and loss firsthand. I very much believe in the
importance of working together to find a cure." - Tom Newcomer, owner, R. Bruce Carson
Jewelers |
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The Herald-Mail is a proud sponsor of the Stop Breast Cancer for Life
Campaign. Education about this disease can mean the difference
between life and death for many women. Know
more... |
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Lite
97.5 supports the local and national Breast
Cancer Awareness campaign. Great progress has been made in the
treatment and cure of breast cancer. Through the efforts of many
people, that success will continue to
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HERE for Events and Giveaways.
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