Did you know?

* This year, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
* Almost 10,000 women will develop cervical cancer.
* All women are at risk for breast and cervical cancer, even those who have no family history of the disease.
* Survival rates are high for women who detect breast and cervical cancers in the early stages, when the cancer is small and has not spread.



What can you do?

* Get regular mammograms, clinical breast exams performed by your doctor and Pap tests. *
* Do breast self-exams monthly, beginning at age 20.

Other things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer include eating a variety of healthy foods with an emphasis on plant sources, adopt a physically active lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking and limit your alcohol intake.

* Refer to your individual plan for benefit coverage and information about age and frequency for these screenings.

Other things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer include eating a variety of healthy foods with an emphasis on plant sources, adopt a physically active lifestyle, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking and limit your alcohol intake.


Source: American Cancer Society