The Statesman : reported that Medical cards for fighting breast cancer

Breast cancer in urban areas makes up for 15-25 per cent of all the cancer cases in women, it said. The hospital hosted the day-long event on breast cancer awareness and experts interacted with a group of women, which included breast cancer survivors or those who had someone in their families affected by the disease. "Early detection by various techniques including self- examination, healthy lifestyle and avoiding alcohol and opioid can go a long way in prevention of breast cancer," she said. "In India, breast cancer is the leading (type of) cancer with 1.5 lakh new cases being diagnosed every year and approximately 75,000 deaths per year," the hospital stated. The minister urged the media to create greater awareness on breast cancer and said, her ministry may think of making a campaign film with a celebrity.

Rates of women seeking double-mastectomies for breast cancer vary by state

The study, which was published in JAMA Surgery, analyzed data collected between 2004 and 2012 from more than 1.2 million women with early-stage cancer in one breast. Though previous medical advisories have discouraged such practice among women with one-sided, or unilateral, breast cancer who don't have a genetic or family risk for the disease, the rates were consistently highest in women ages 20 to 44. While researchers have found an increase in contralateral mastectomies among women with early-stage cancer in one breast, they said the likelihood of a woman seeking such a procedure varies depending on which state she lives in. They also looked at the proportion of women undergoing reconstructive surgery after having both breasts removed, and found that while the highest rates of double breast removals were in the Midwest, the highest rates of reconstruction were clustered in the Northeast. There was also an increase in women age 45 and older who had both breasts removed over the same time period.

Police called after man refuses to take off breast cancer t-shir

"One of my best friends died a few months ago from breast cancer, one of my sisters is a breast cancer survivor, so it means a lot," he said. Studdard says he got it when he participated in a 5-mile walk in Atlanta to support a friend battling the disease and raise awareness for breast cancer. On Saturday, Studdard drove from Atlanta to Birmingham for a family celebration at Niki's West. The bright pink t-shirt bears a simple drawing of female breasts and states "Breast Matters" in large print. A Birmingham officer responding to the restaurant confirmed a report was issued and explained if Studdard returns to Niki's West in the future, he'll be arrested for trespass.


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