Advances in Cancer Care: A message of hope for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Know the facts
85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer has no family history.
Breast cancer is the most prevalent in women in 157 countries, and occurs in every country in the world.
1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
Up to 50 to 70 percent of breast cancers can be prevented by adopting healthy habits, such as not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, and reducing alcohol consumption.