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American Cancer Society News - Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get Screening Guidelines

Health and Fitness

October 8, 2022


Breast Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a great time to refresh your memory on breast cancer screening guidelines and tests. Women in the U.S. have a 1 in 8 chance of getting the disease during their lifetime, so regular screening is important!

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Screening Guidelines: Available in Spanish!

Early detection is key to saving lives, and you can read and share information about our cancer screening guidelines and other helpful screening information in Spanish. You can also visit cancer.org and click “Español” in the upper right corner for many more resources.

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Breast Cancer Research Updates

Between 1989 and 2020, the death rate from breast cancer for women declined 43%. Discover recent trends and explore encouraging highlights from breast cancer research supported by people like you.

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Make a Crucial Catch

Early detection through screening is critical to finding cancer when it’s easier to treat successfully. Join your favorite NFL stars in the fight today by talking to a doctor or reminding a loved one to get screened. Click below to find your local screening resources!

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Stuffed Portobello Caps

As the weather cools down, try this hearty recipe where portobello mushroom caps make a delicious and filling meat substitute. With just a few ingredients and a quick cook time, it’s great for weeknights.

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