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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Campaign, London 2012

What's key to surviving breast cancer? Get screened now! Early detection saves lives. The 5-year survival rate for breast cancer when caught early is 98%. When it's not? 23%. As of 2010, there were more than 2.5 million breast-cancer survivors in the United States. There has been a decrease in cancer-related deaths since 1990, which is attributed to advancement in treatment, increased awareness and earlier detection through screenings.

Breast Cancer 101

"The Wailling Wall" Jerusalem, Israel

Consider this your one-stop resource for the latest information on breast cancer risk factors, early detection and screening, diagnosis, treatment and support. Plus you'll find the latest on integrative and complementary therapies, life after treatment, quality of care and much more.

"The Botanical Garden," Curitiba, Brazil

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among nearly every racial and ethnic group, including African American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/ Latina women. Race is not considered a factor that might increase a woman's chance of getting breast cancer. However, the rates of developing and dying from the disease differ among ethnic groups. This may be due to differences in specific risk factors, the biology of the breast cancer or in breast cancer screening rates and treatment. The differences in screening rates could be due to the cost of health insurance and/or lack of awareness about screening tests and access to screening facilities.

The "White House'  Washington, DC 

Cancer Organizations across the globe are fighting back against cancer by leading breast cancer prevention initiatives, ensuring easy access to the best information and support services for breast cancer patients and their families, and in some cases raising funds for developing world-class breast cancer research and advocating for cancer-related issues.

"Tokyo Tower"  Japan

Prevention:  Fight breast cancer by doing everything to prevent cancer from ever happening in the first place. Create awareness of Breast Screening Programs. and educate women about breast screening.  Mammograms may save lives by detecting the disease early when it's most treatable.  If you're a woman 50 to 69 years old, fight back against breast cancer by getting a mammogram every two years. 

"New York's Empire State" 

Services:  Seek support services from local organizations that provide programs for women living with breast cancer and their families. Support services and information have been proven to decrease anxiety and increase people's ability to cope with cancer. 

"Corcovado" Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Archive: Remembrance)