“And in the end it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln
resources
Get the facts: getbcfacts.com
“What is cancer?“http://www.getbcfacts.com/about/bcbasics/whatiscancer.aspx
The body is made up of billions of cells that form our tissues and organs. In most organs, cells are replaced on a regular basis, allowing each organ to continue to function normally. During this process, cells that die are replaced by new cells.
How a tumor forms
Occasionally, cells are replaced by abnormal cells that grow in an uncontrolled way. As a result, there is an abnormal growth or lump of cells that form a tumor. As they increase in size, benign tumors can present as a lump in the breast.
Susan B. Komen for the Cure
Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.
Men's Breast Cancer Resource
www.menagainstbreastcancer.org
My name is Ryan Keys-Mathews, and I am proud to be a part of the Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) as a voice of inspiration, hope, information and empowerment to men dealing with the issue of breast cancer.
This disease has become a plague on our society. It changes the lives of anyone it touches. According to the American Cancer Society, about 178,480 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2007. About 40,460 women will die from the disease this year. Right now there are slightly over 2 million women living in the United States who have been treated for breast cancer. For every one of those women touched by breast cancer, the life of a man connected with her is changed as well – her husband, boyfriend, father, son, nephew, brother or friend. We recognize that men get breast cancer too and need to have resources to deal with breast cancer – whether it has affected you physically or someone you care about.