If you are a woman, you have a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer in your lifetime. In its early stages, there may be no symptoms for detecting breast cancer, but as the cancer grows, there are changes that both women, and men should watch for. Dr. Christiana Brenin with the University of Kansas Health Center:
If you have a new finding that lasts 2 weeks or longer that is unusual for you, reach out to your doctor. With early diagnosis, there’s a 98% chance of surpassing the five-year survival rate for breast cancer. We all know someone affected by cancer. Reach out to KOFO today, request a song, any song, make a donation to the Franklin County Cancer Foundation, and we’ll play your song.