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Lighting
the Way to Fight Breast Cancer |
by:
ARA |
(ARA)
- Being a woman and getting older are the
main risk factors for breast cancer. This
year, more than 200,000 women in the United
States will be diagnosed with breast cancer,
and nearly 40,000 women will lose their
lives to the disease. Although you cannot
control your sex or age, there are other
factors related to personal, everyday choices
that can be controlled, and may help reduce
your risk for breast cancer.
Control Your Risk Factors
The risk factors you can control that may
decrease your risk of getting breast cancer
include: not having more than one drink
of alcohol per day; not being overweight
after menopause nor gaining weight as an
adult; not taking birth control pills for
five years or longer; and having children,
especially before the age of 30.
Eat Right and Exercise
For overall wellness and also to possibly
decrease the risk for developing breast
cancer, it is recommended that women consume
a well-balanced diet rich in fruits and
vegetables. Physical activity may protect
you from breast cancer if you are pre-menopausal
or are a younger postmenopausal woman. Exercise
reduces estrogen levels, fights obesity,
lowers insulin levels and boosts the immune
system.
Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Where You See the Pink Ribbon
Another important piece you can control
is your support of organizations that are
leading the fight against breast cancer,
often with the help of retail partners.
For seven years, Pier 1 Imports has sold
the “Komen Candle” with 25 percent of the
purchase price (less tax) benefiting the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
to support innovative breast cancer research
and community outreach programs. Last year,
sales of the candle raised more than $176,000
for the Komen Foundation.
“A key to our success at the Komen Foundation
is that we collaborate with a variety of
companies and organizations to provide creative
ways for people to make a difference in
the fight against breast cancer,” said Cindy
Schneible, vice president of cause-related
marketing and sponsorship for the Komen
Foundation. “ Pier 1’s ‘Komen Candle’ enables
the Komen Foundation to reach more women
with the life-saving message of early detection
and to raise funds for breast cancer research,
education, screening and treatment programs.”
Starting late August, the signature Floral
Blush-scented candle will be sold in Pier
1 stores nationwide. For more information
about breast health or breast cancer, call
the Komen Foundation’s National Toll-Free
Breast Care Helpline at (800) I’M AWARE
(462-9273) or visit the Web site at www.komen.org.
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