Breast Cancer
Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that there are over 100 types of cancer?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer is the second leading cause of death in this country. Over the next few months, we will cover several types of cancer, starting with breast cancer in this article.
Breast cancer is most prevalent in women.
The best way to detect it early is to have a mammogram. A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast, and it is a screening that is recommended every two years for women between 50 and 74 years old. Women younger than 50 years old should talk to their doctor to determine if this screening is needed.
What are some risk factors?
According to the CDC, risk factors for breast cancer fall into two categories – those you can change and those you cannot change.
The following table lists them.
Risks That You Cannot Change
- Getting older
- Genetic mutations
- Reproductive history (i.e. menstrual periods before age 12)
- Having dense breasts
- Personal history of breast cancer
- Family history of breast cancer
- Previous treatment using radiation therapy
- Women who took the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Risks That You Can Change
- Not being physically active
- Being overweight or obese after menopause
- Taking hormones
- Reproductive history (i.e. not breastfeeding)
- Drinking alcohol
Please talk to your healthcare provider about determining your risk for breast cancer as well as ways you can reduce your risk for breast cancer. Get started today, call us at 602-685-6000 to schedule an appointment with a caring Terros Health medical provider!
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Mesa, AZ 85204
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Terros health is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is also a Qualifying Charitable Organization code 20295.
Please talk to your healthcare provider about determining your risk for breast cancer as well as ways you can reduce your risk for breast cancer. Get started today, call us at 602-685-6000 to schedule an appointment with a caring Terros Health medical provider!
Terros Health
27th Avenue Health Center
3864 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 797-7000
Need driving directions?
Terros Health
Olive Health Center
6153 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(602) 389-3560
Need driving directions?
Terros Health
McDowell Health Center
4909 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 302-7770
Need driving directions?
Terros Health
Stapley Health Center
1111 S Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 302-7900
Need driving directions?
Donate to Terros Health
Your contribution will help in transforming the health and well-being of families throughout Arizona.
Terros health is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization and is also a Qualifying Charitable Organization
code 20295