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Breast Cancer Videos All Women Should See

breast cancer videos women should see

Breast Cancer Videos All Women Should See

Breast cancer awareness month is over; however, it does not stop being incredibly important. As reported by the American Cancer Society, there are around 252,710 cases pf invasive breast cancer and 63,410 cases of noninvasive breast cancer that will be diagnosed in women just this year.

Regardless of age, every woman needs to know the early warning signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and what better way than through videos? Here are some of the best videos on breast cancer that have come out this year that are sure to inspire and empower.

Here are some topics included in this must-see video list:

  • 2015 Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations for Women at Average Risk
  • Cancer Awareness Ad Frees the Nipple
  • Why Are So Many Women Getting Breast Cancer?
  • Miriam Trabejo, Cancer Patient Story
  • 7 Essential Steps for Breast Cancer Prevention - Dr. Veronique Desaulniers
  • #PassItOn - Breast Cancer Care
  • Did You Know That Breast Cancer Behaves Differently in Black Women?
  • American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Screening Guideline Overview
  • How I found Out My Cancer Came Back | Menastic Breast Cancer
  • Women Test Their Breast Cancer Risk
  • The Last One - Breast Cancer Now
  • Tattoos Help Breast Cancer Survivors Reclaim Their Lives After Mastectomy
  • Mom Proudly Showing Breast Cancer Scars Will Walk 1,000 Miles Topless
  • Paula Jacobs - Breast Cancer Warrior
  • Young Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story

Whether you’re looking to inspire, empower, and educate yourself, or to brighten another woman’s day, these videos can help.

Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring female cancer (though it doesn’t affect just women), with almost 2 million new cases diagnosed every year. This makes it the second commonest cancer overall, and the fifth most common cause of cancer-related death in women.

Survival rates for breast cancer have improved! This is due to awareness, early detection, and great improvements in precise and unique treatment strategies. In most developed countries with, the 5-year survival rate is 80-90% for early stage breast cancers.

Breast cancer risk is heightened for those who got their first period early, had menopause late, and had children late.

You can help prevent breast cancer by avoiding alcohol consumption, being physically active, and staying at a healthy weight for your body type (World Cancer Research Fund International). Of course, keep in mind that these three things cannot prevent breast cancer entirely.

Read on to watch a handful of breast cancer videos that aim to educate, encourage, and motivate.