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Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is a risk for all women. The two major risks for developing breast cancer are being a woman and increasing age. Breast cancer deaths can be reduced by up to one-third in women aged 50-69 if they have a mammogram every two years. Mammograms can find lumps before they can be felt.

  • It is estimated that 1 in 9 women will get breast cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 27 will die due to breast cancer (Canadian Cancer Statistics, 2003)
  • 75% of breast cancer occurs in women who are 50 and older (Statistics Canada, 2003)
  • All women have some risk of getting breast cancer.
  • If breast cancer is found early, more can be done to treat it.

Risk Factors:

  • Being a woman! More than 99% of breast cancer occur in woman
  • Increasing age
  • Country of birth/Country of residence
  • Family History
  • Previous breast cancer
  • Breast Density

If you think that you are at increased risk, talk to your doctor about your personal breast health plan. Remember, 70 to 75% of all breast cancers occur in women with no risk factors other than being a woman. Early detection could save your life...don't delay, make your appointment today.

  • Breast Screening- Mammograms
  • "Be a Breast Friend" Hair Salon project
    The Be a Breast Friend Project is a joint project among public health units in Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, Halton, Hamilton and Niagara to raise awareness about the importance of regular breast screening for women 50 and older. Hair salons in these areas are welcome to participate by learning the 4 key messages and passing them on to their clients.

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