For nearly four decades now, each October, we come together to raise awareness about breast cancer, honor survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. Each year in the United States, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men. About 42,000 women and 500 men in the U.S. die each year from breast cancer.
Mammograms can detect breast cancer before a lump can be felt, but self-exams are also important. By regularly checking your breasts, you become familiar with their normal look and feel, making it easier to notice changes. If you see or feel anything unusual, contact your healthcare provider. Learn how to perform a self-exam here.
