Gardner MA City Hall Pink to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer
On October 18, 2023, Gardner City Hall was colored pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Officials from the Gardner Team are pictured. Women in particular should get screenings as recommended by their physicians.
Some statistics to think about:
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. About 1 in 39 women will die from breast cancer. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in women exceeded only by lung cancer. 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of the disease. Men can get breast cancer as well but accounts for less than 1% of all cases. More information, click here.
Some helpful ebooks you can download right here: Most Asked Questions – Signs and Symptoms —- The Cancer Caregiver Guide.