This program is designed to give you straight answers about any questions that you might have about breast health, and breast cancer. Breast cancer is a disease we ALL need to be concerned about. There are about 200,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed among women in the United States every year. That makes it the second most common cancer after skin cancer. It’s also the second most common cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States, second only to lung cancer.
All women should be fully informed about breast cancer and breast health and. How do we protect ourselves? What do we do if we find a lump in our breast? What is it like for women who have breast cancer?
This is information we all want and need to know, so that we can preserve our health and the health of others we care about. Throughout the chapters of this DVD, we will talk about the importance of obtaining complete and correct information about breast health and breast cancer. This is an important step in taking charge of our own health. Whether we are talking about screening, diagnosing or treating breast cancer, this means communicating with doctors and other health professionals in order to get information, get questions answered, and make informed choices.
