Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thank you for joining us yesterday for the More Than Pink One-Mile Walk/Run at the Annandale Campus! NOVA Police, Recreation and Intramurals, and the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing appreciate your support of our Breast Cancer Awareness Month efforts. We are grateful for your time and donations.
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What is breast cancer?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you should understand what breast cancer is, know your risk and learn how to detect it early. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. Cancer cells can also spread or metastasize to other parts of the body. Finding breast cancer early is critical because when it is found early, it is easier to treat.
Who is impacted?
One in eight women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer, the second-most common cancer among women after skin cancer. Men are also diagnosed with breast cancer, though the lifetime risk of getting breast cancer for men is about 1 in 833.
What symptoms should I look for?
Click here for warning signs in women. Click here for symptoms specific to men.
What can I do to lower my chance of getting breast cancer?
The most important things are to know your risk and make healthy lifestyle changes. For example:
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Engage in regular physical activity.
- Don’t drink alcohol, or limit alcohol to no more than one drink per day.
Talk to your doctor about what this means for you.
For more information, please check out the following videos from the CDC. Resources are available in both English and Spanish.
Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry-Tett, Chief Wellness Officer, employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu