Breast Cancer Awareness
To Life! serves the Capital Region and surrounding communities and is a reliable resource for individuals and families dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in New York - skin cancer being first. It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related death in New York women.
The best protection against breast cancer is early detection and diagnosis. Early detection requires each of us to be vigilant with regards to our health and wellbeing.
Here are some resources you may find helpful.
Screening and Early Detection
Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Importance of Screening and Early Detection
What to Know About Breast Health Screenings
Risk Factors
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Screening in Average-Risk Woman
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Breast Health
What are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
5 Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
Being Your Own Advocate
The Power of a Health Care Advocate
7 Tips for Being Your Own Best Advocate
How to Support a Friend Who Has Been Diagnosed
7 Expert-Backed Tips on What to Say to a Friend with Breast Cancer
How to Be A Friend to Someone Who Has Cancer
Tips for Supporting a Friend with Cancer
Women Share How Friendship Has Helped Them Get Through Breast Cancer