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    1) Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with about 1 in 8 women being diagnosed in their lifetime. While much more common in women, men can also get breast cancer, with around 2,500 new cases in men each year. 2) African American and Hispanic women are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages of breast cancer and with larger tumors, though survival rates have improved significantly overall. 3) There are over 3.1 million breast cancer survivors currently living in the United States. Taking steps like maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer.

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    1) Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with about 1 in 8 women being diagnosed in their lifetime. While much more common in women, men can also get breast cancer, with around 2,500 new cases in men each year. 2) African American and Hispanic women are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages of breast cancer and with larger tumors, though survival rates have improved significantly overall. 3) There are over 3.1 million breast cancer survivors currently living in the United States. Taking steps like maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer.

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    1) Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with about 1 in 8 women being diagnosed in their lifetime. While much more common in women, men can also get breast cancer, with around 2,500 new cases in men each year. 2) African American and Hispanic women are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages of breast cancer and with larger tumors, though survival rates have improved significantly overall. 3) There are over 3.1 million breast cancer survivors currently living in the United States. Taking steps like maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer.

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    ADELPHI NY STATEWIDE

    BREAST CANCER
    HOTLINE & SUPPORT PROGRAM
    800.877.8077
    BREAST CANCER Basics

    1 IN 8 WO EN
    will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

    Although it is about
    100 times more over

    common in women, 250,000 women


    AND
    MEN CAN GET almost
    2,500 men
    BREAST will be diagnosed
    CANCER. this year.

    Breast Cancer remains one


    of the most common cancers
    in women no matter your race
    or ethnicity.

    -However- African American and Hispanic


    women are more likely to be
    diagnosed with later stage breast
    cancers and larger tumors.

    THERE ARE
    MORE THAN
    3.1 million
    Most people Breast Cancer
    SURVIVE Survivors
    in the
    Breast Cancer. United States.
    RISK FACTORS COMMON SYMPTOMS
    of breast cancer

    Gender
    Dimpling
    Age
    Genetics and A Lump
    Family History
    Having Dense Breasts Swelling
    Being Overweight Redness
    Alcohol Consumption
    Discharge
    WHAT YOU CAN DO

    Eat lots of fruits, An active lifestyle Watch out for


    vegetables & whole may lower your risk toxic chemicals
    grains. Limit meats of breast cancer. in personal &
    & processed foods. household products.

    Limiting alcoholic Know your body Many women


    beverages to and advocate with breast cancer
    no more than for yourself. Be aware have no symptoms.
    1 a day may of what’s normal This is why it’s
    lower your risk for you and tell so important
    of breast cancer. your doctor about to get your
    any changes. annual mammogram.
    Adelphi Breast Cancer Program
    Adelphi University, School of Social Work
    One South Avenue, PO Box 701
    Garden City, NY 11530
    For more information, resources & support,
    contact us at 800-877-8077.

    breast-cancer.adelphi.edu

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