WAYS to
FIGHT
BREAST CANC R
The fight against breast cancer takes place on many fronts. not just in
the treatment center. Here are five ways to use your time, your skills,
and your voice to make a difference.
The American Cancer Socieb' offers many programs that focus on the
physical, social, and emotional needs of people facing breast cancer.
If you've survived breast cancer, you can become a Reach To Recovery'
volunteer who provides support to other women and men facing a breast
cancer diagnosis. Look Good Feel Better' is a free, community-
based service that teaches patients beauty techniques to help restore
their self *nage during treatments. The Road To Recovery' program
provides drivers to help patients get to and from treatments.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
TAKE PART IN RESEARCH
As a breast cancer patient, you can seek out a cliucal tnal or sign up to
be part of an ongoing research project that could help those diagnosed
wth breast cancer In the future. People who have never had cancer can
help, too. The American Cancer Society has conducted multiple studies
over several decades that examine cancer causes, prevention, and
survivorship issues The latest of these, Cancer Prevention Study-3,
enrollhg now. By sharing information about their lifestyle and health
status, particoants In these stud— give scientists the data they need to
battle cancer at the worldwide level.
Many battes the fight against breast cancer happen in your local
legislature as well as in Washington, D.C. The American Cancer Society's
advocacy organization, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action
Network (ACS CAN), can help you become informed about cancer issues
and exercise your rights as a citizen to supgu:trt the causes you feel
passionate about. For example, you can Sign a petition to support the
federal program that helps ensure all women have access to life-
saving mammograms, and send emails to members of Congress asking
them to increase fundhg for breast cancer research.
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
WALK WITH US!
JOIN MAKING STRIDES
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Aganst Breast Cancer'
event raises millions of dollars every year to fund breast cancer research
and provide nformation, services, and access to mammograms for
women who need them. You can join the fight to end breast cancer by
walkhg, fundraising, or volunteering at a Making Strides event Every
step you take and every dollar you raise will help create a world without
breast cancer.
There IS no sure-fire way to prevent breast cancer, but studies show
that certain lifesMe habits have been inked to a lower risk of it developing
or returnng_ Be active: Regular physical activity may help reduce your
breast cancer risk. It also controls your weight, which may lower your risk.
Eat healthy: Diets rich in veggies, fruits, poulto•, fish and low-fat dairy are
linked to a reduced breast cancer risk. Limit alcohol consumption:
Even one alcoho"c dnnk per day can sliqmtly icrease your risk of breast
cancer, while havng 2 or more alcoholic drinks per day is linked to an
even higher risk.
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To learn more about these programs, visit cancer.orgJFightBreastCancer
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