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Lighting the Way to Fight Breast Cancer |
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by:ARA |
(ARA) - Being a woman and getting older are
the main risk factors for breast cancer. This year, more than 200,000
women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and
nearly 40,000 women will lose their lives to the disease. Although you
cannot control your sex or age, there are other factors related to
personal, everyday choices that can be controlled, and may help reduce
your risk for breast cancer.
Control Your Risk Factors
The risk factors you can control that may decrease your risk of getting
breast cancer include: not having more than one drink of alcohol per
day; not being overweight after menopause nor gaining weight as an
adult; not taking birth control pills for five years or longer; and
having children, especially before the age of 30.
Eat Right and Exercise
For overall wellness and also to possibly decrease the risk for
developing breast cancer, it is recommended that women consume a
well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Physical activity may
protect you from breast cancer if you are pre-menopausal or are a
younger postmenopausal woman. Exercise reduces estrogen levels, fights
obesity, lowers insulin levels and boosts the immune system.
Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer Where You See the Pink Ribbon
Another important piece you can control is your support of
organizations that are leading the fight against breast cancer, often
with the help of retail partners. For seven years, Pier 1 Imports has
sold the “Komen Candle” with 25 percent of the purchase price (less
tax) benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to support
innovative breast cancer research and community outreach programs. Last
year, sales of the candle raised more than $176,000 for the Komen
Foundation.
“A key to our success at the Komen Foundation is that we collaborate
with a variety of companies and organizations to provide creative ways
for people to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer,”
said Cindy Schneible, vice president of cause-related marketing and
sponsorship for the Komen Foundation. “ Pier 1’s ‘Komen Candle’ enables
the Komen Foundation to reach more women with the life-saving message
of early detection and to raise funds for breast cancer research,
education, screening and treatment programs.”
Starting late August, the signature Floral Blush-scented candle will be
sold in Pier 1 stores nationwide. For more information about breast
health or breast cancer, call the Komen Foundation’s National Toll-Free
Breast Care Helpline at (800) I’M AWARE (462-9273) or visit the Web
site at www.komen.org.
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