After being diagnosed with breast cancer in February, Heather and I quickly realized how blessed we are to have such an amazing circle of family and friends. I am extremely fortunate to have a good healthcare plan, a supportive employer, and to live in a city where great doctors and quality care are readily available.
Unfortunately, many women who are affected by this terrible disease are not so lucky. Some women aren't adequately educated about preventative care. Others don't have a support network to help them as they fight. And many simply can't afford the treatments that would save their life. These are just a few of the reasons that Heather and I have challenged ourselves to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago at the end of May. There is a special focus within the Avon Foundation on helping medically underserved women, the poor, minorities, the elderly, or those with inadequate health insurance. As part of the event, the KCA Bandits team has pledged to raise at least $3,600. We would love your support so that we can reach our fundraising goal. With the donations raised, the Avon Foundation will provide support and resources for women affected by this terrible disease. This will help so many people in our own community and throughout the country. Any amount you can give is great; we just appreciate your support.
It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause — you can make a donation online by simply clicking on the "Click Here to Donate Today" link below. Whatever you can give will help! We truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on our progress. Thank you all for helping us make a difference!
Unfortunately, many women who are affected by this terrible disease are not so lucky. Some women aren't adequately educated about preventative care. Others don't have a support network to help them as they fight. And many simply can't afford the treatments that would save their life. These are just a few of the reasons that Heather and I have challenged ourselves to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Chicago at the end of May. There is a special focus within the Avon Foundation on helping medically underserved women, the poor, minorities, the elderly, or those with inadequate health insurance. As part of the event, the KCA Bandits team has pledged to raise at least $3,600. We would love your support so that we can reach our fundraising goal. With the donations raised, the Avon Foundation will provide support and resources for women affected by this terrible disease. This will help so many people in our own community and throughout the country. Any amount you can give is great; we just appreciate your support.
It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause — you can make a donation online by simply clicking on the "Click Here to Donate Today" link below. Whatever you can give will help! We truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on our progress. Thank you all for helping us make a difference!
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER IN THE U.S.
MEN GET BREAST CANCER, TOO
- A woman has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime.
- Every 3 minutes, there is a new diagnosis of invasive breast cancer.
- Approximately 230,480 women and 2,140 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
- Every 13 minutes, a life is lost to breast cancer.
- 39,520 women and 450 men in the U.S. will die from the disease annually.
- The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 2.6 million U.S. women with a history of breast cancer are living today, more than half of whom were diagnosed less than 10 years earlier. Most of these individuals were cancer-free, while others still had evidence of cancer and may still be undergoing treatment.
- There are more than 250,000 women under the age of 40 in the U.S. living with breast cancer, and over 11,000 will be diagnosed this year.
- White, non-Hispanic women are more likely to develop breast cancer but African-American women are more likely to die from it.
- Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Hispanic women.
MEN GET BREAST CANCER, TOO
- #e40fa3l for men with breast cancer is similar to survival for women, when their stage of diagnosis is the same.
- Men at any age may develop breast cancer, but it is usually found in men between 60 and 70 years of age.
- Male breast cancer makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer.
- Male breast cancer is sometimes caused by inherited gene mutations, and a family history of breast cancer can increase a man’s risk.
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