Healthy Bodies, Healthy Breasts

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Breasts is program of the Allen Neighborhood Center, to return to the ANC homepage, click here .
Gloria Miller (in the blue) speaks at the Breast Health Dinner about how she climbed Mt. Shasta to raise money for breast cancer research.	Enroll in the Breast Health Club! Members of the Breast Health Club receive monthly reminders in the mail to do their self-exam. The monthly post cards include information on topics such as cancer fighting foods, how to perform a self-exam, and local events / workshops on topics relating to breast health. Call 517-367-2468 ext. 2008 and talk to Sarah about enrolling. Visit our archive of monthly reminders to see examples.
Risk Factors One of the first steps towards breast health is understanding the risk factors for breast cancer. Visit the Risk Factors page to learn about environmental and personal factors. Early Detection When breast cancer is caught in it's earliest stage, 95% of women are healthy and disease free after 5 years. Topics covered in this section include breast self-exams, clinical breast exams, and mammograms. Breast Cancer What does it mean to have breast cancer and how can you fight it? Visit this page to read more about breast cancer and treatment options. Fighting Back Taking an active role in your health is one of the ways you can help fight back against breast cancer. "Fighting Back" provides information about the ANC Breast Health Club, links to resources, books, local resources, foundations, and foundations.
Healthy Bodies, Health Breasts is funded by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation .