Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Women's Health - What is Breast Cancer? (Part I)

DID YOU KNOW???

  • Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. The damaged cells can invade surrounding tissue, but with early detection & treatment, most people continue a normal life.

  • One in eight (1 in 8) women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. 
  • Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. 
  • Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.

  • Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. 

  • Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year.

  • According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year & affecting countries at all levels of modernization.

  • Women with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop breast cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of getting a disease. 
  • Some risk factors (such as drinking alcohol) can be avoided. But most risk factors (such as having a family history of breast cancer) can’t be avoided. 
  • Having a risk factor does not mean that a woman will get breast cancer. Many women who have risk factors never develop breast cancer.

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Health and Fitness

I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Healthy

Eat right!
I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Capable
Healthy does not come in one size
I Am Woman, Therefore I Am Powerful
I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Enlightend
I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Sufficient

 I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Fit

I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Empowered
There's no age limit for maintaining health and fitness!
I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Strong
I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Beautiful
I Am Woman, Therefore I Am... Adventurous
I Am Woman, Therefore I Am.. Able

Remember always: A healthy, fit body is all you need!


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October 2013: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2013 - Know Your Body

WOMEN!
Know the signs and symptoms. 
Love your body, and take care of it.
WOMEN! Observe your body.
Pay attention to changes.
WOMEN! Know your normal.

Know more signs and symptoms here


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October 2013 is Awareness Month

In October 2013,
When You Believe Foundation, Inc. commemorates...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Body Confident, Beautiful Me
Love Your Body Day - October 16th

Domestic Violence Awareness Month



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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Love Your Body Day 2013 - October 16th

Today is...
Love Your Body Day
Tell us why you love your body

What do you love about your body? What makes you beautiful?
Taking care of your body is loving your body
A sound mind makes a healthy individual, and does the body good!
Just do it!
Note to self
DO it for YOU!
Preserve the HEALTHY YOU
Define your beauty
Say these words to yourself, EVERY DAY!


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