Here at FOX23 News, we really do want to help you stay one step ahead of breast cancer. We bring you Buddycheck 23 - our monthly reminder to do a breast self exam and to have a buddy do the same. We've recently partnered with Saratoga Hospital, to make our reports even better and more useful to you.
During the month of October, I am using my blog to bring you even more valuable information about breast cancer. This blog will be updated each weekday in October and I must say, it is not simply my doing. At some point in the month, I will be going on maternity leave, so our fantastic Buddycheck 23 producer, Beth Milograno, will help post the information as well. I hope you enjoy it, find it useful and check back often for updates. Feel free to leave a comment too - wouldn't it be great if we could get women in the Capital Region sharing their stories?
Now, for today's piece of information. You've probably heard the statistic: one in eight women will battle breast cancer in her lifetime. I wanted to start the month by putting an optimistic spin on that. From the American Cancer Society: The death rate from breast cancer continues to drop steadily by about two percent a year. The chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society says that while many women live in fear of breast cancer, this report shows a woman today has a lower chance of dying from breast cancer than she's had in decades.
Don't forget - get a yearly mammogram, once you turn 40. Do a self breast exam on a monthly basis. And please, see your doctor if you notice anything unusual.
