Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of deaths among women in the United States. About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Although American Indian and Alaska Native women have a lower breast cancer incidence rate compared to other groups, those who develop breast cancer are more often diagnosed at a later stage, when it is harder to treat. Remember to set up an appointment for regular screenings and a mammography.

Links:

• Breast Cancer Month blog
• Breast Cancer Fact Sheet Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 
• Where do I go for more information?