Health Department: Local Resources, Support Groups for Breast Cancer

Health Department: Local Resources, Support Groups for Breast Cancer

/ October 9, 2014 / Comments Off on Health Department: Local Resources, Support Groups for Breast Cancer / Health

The Kane County Health Department is reminding residents that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the best way to fight breast cancer is to have a plan that helps you detect the disease in its early stages. Create your Early Detection Plan to receive reminders to do breast self-exams, and schedule your clinical breast exams and mammograms based on your age and health history.

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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime

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When breast cancer is detected early (localized stage), the 5-year survival rate is 98%

One in eight American women and one in 1,000 American men are battling breast cancer today. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year.

Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups.

  • Geneva’s LivingWell Cancer Resource Center’s support groups provide participants with an opportunity to share information and obtain emotional support in a safe, nurturing environment. LivingWell is located at 442 Williamsburg Ave. in Geneva. For information about times and dates of group meetings, e-mail info@livingwellcrc.org or visit www.livingwellcrc.org.
  • Bosom Buddies Y-Me Breast Cancer Support Group in St. Charles provides a safe environment for women with breast cancer and their family and friends. Meetings are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Central DuPage Hospital Convenience Care Center 2900 E. Foxfield Drive at Kirk Road in St. Charles. For more information, e-mail Yme@breier.org or click here.
  • The Breast Cancer Support Group at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora invites people living with breast cancer, as well as family members and supporters, to join the monthly peer support group and discover inspiration, hope and encouragement. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Peggy at 630-499-1302 or Mira at 630-898-3633, or click here.

SOURCE: Kane County Health Department website