Tag : Please Save Us

Did you know that breast cancer afflicts an estimated figure of more than ONE MILLION women in the world each year and is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide, second to lung cancer?

Did you know that of the ONE MILLION afflicted women, almost 45% of those women live in developing countries?

Did you know that of the new cases of female breast cancer reported in Malaysia in 2003, 64% of these cases were women between the ages of 40 to 60 years old?

Did you know that Chinese women seemed to be at greatest risk, with an incidence of 59.7 per 100,000; followed by Indian women (55.8 per 100,000) and Malay women (33.9 per 100,000)?

Did you know that early detection and getting appropriate medical attention can help save lives? So it is unfortunate in Malaysia that nearly 40% of the new cases identified each year were already in the very advanced stages of the disease.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the world, affecting one in 19 women in Malaysia. As with most cancers, the earlier breast cancer is detected and diagnosed, the better the chances of successful treatment.

Factors You Can’t Control

• Gender
• Genes
• Race
• Age
• Menopausal status
• Drugs and treatments
• Menses onset
• Family Health History

Lifestyle Factors You Can Control

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Hormone Replacement Therapy use
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Diet
• Exercise
• Weight

Whether you are at low or high risk, you have many options to lower your risk. When it’s found at an early stage, breast cancer can effectively be treated, and there are several ways to help prevent recurrence. Take responsibility for your breast health.

I was tagged by Chempaka.

So, I just want to tagged:

Ratu Salju
Neo
Mashi
Lim Zhi
Angela
Eunice
...and any girls who want to do it...