Seven Secrets About Breast Cancer

Secret # 1 breast cancer research money does not guarantee that women receive less breast cancer.

Secret # 2 You need to take action against breast cancer before reaching 50 and you can not rely on mammograms.

Secret # 3 You're at risk for breast cancer, even if you do not have it in your family.

Secret # 4 Most of the funds used for research on prevention should not be fewer women suffer the devastating effects of breast cancer in the future.

Secret # 5 The majority of women are breast-aware and afraid of breast cancer.

Secret # 6 Women do not have many tips on how they can protect their breasts against breast cancer.

Secret # 7 most women do not understand the importance of their breasts and not do everything possible to heal and protect them.

The above "secrets" are things that are not commonly known and most women can not be a surprise for you. In this article, I will shed light on these facts and to give women to make their own conclusions about how they feel about breast health.

SECRET # 1 money on research of breast cancer is not to ensure that fewer women breast cancer.

The pink ribbon and breast cancer awarenss months was introduced in the United States in 1985 and introduced in the United Kingdom in 1993. Pink Ribbon Foundation is run by Estée Lauder Companies (known for cosmetics and skincare).

Since then, the symbol of the pink ribbon has become synonymous with breast cancer and in the last 15 years, billions of pounds have been raised on their behalf. Each October, the world celebrates Awareness Month and breast cancer fundraiser this month is phenomenal. All charities Breast Cancer compete to see who can reach the most innovative "Pink" fundraising. Are pieces of pink roses and sell products to raise funds. Many companies involved and special promotions in October for their favorite charity. "Rosa" is a great thing.

So all this money raised in October and at other times during the year through events such as charity walks and runs, if the effect on rates of breast cancer in Britain and around the world? I came down? Fewer women are suffering from the devastating effects of breast cancer?

Unfortunately, the answer is "no."

Great Britain from 1993-2004, the incidence of breast cancer increased by 18.5%, which is 1% per year. Ninth women the disease during their lifetime on current projections by July 1, 2010. 45 500 women were found in 2005, which corresponds to 125 women every day. Worldwide, more than one million women with breast cancer each year. It is also estimated that breast cancer rates will rise most in developing countries where women lack access to quality care and where they can be marginalized in certain societies.

Breast cancer survival has improved. Each year, over 12,300 women and 70 men will die of breast cancer. Since peaking in the late 1980s, mortality from breast cancer has fallen by a third. drugs against breast cancer helped save the lives of women, but as with all drugs can have long term side affects. Also the cost of these drugs put pressure on the NHS. Although rates of breast cancer continues to increase, as they did, according to Professor Karol Sikora, as reported in the Daily Mail on 09/09/2008, "the next generation of drugs would keep patients living longer, but could swallow half the current NHS budget within four years from cancer. (this applies to all drugs against cancer at a cost of 50 billion pounds).

With millions of dollars are being raised by people around the world on behalf of breast cancer, it's just that women are actually more of this devastating disease every year?