October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer affects an extraordinary 1 in 8 women, and is the second-leading cause of cancer death among women.  Finding out about the risks which are related to breast cancer as well as getting a mammography can help diagnose and treat the disease and improve health and mortality outcomes.

In Wisconsin, eligible women who lack insurance can get a breast exam through the Well Women Program: http://www.cityofmadison.com/news/view.cfm?news_id=3470

Find out about breast cancer risk factors here: http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer/DetailedGuide/breast-cancer-risk-factors