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The providers at Peachtree City Obstetrics & Gynecology introduce October as breast cancer awareness month and talk about educating everyone about breast cancer—including metastatic breast cancer (MBC)—and the importance of early detection and timely, high-quality care.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Transcription
Mary Corbitt, APRN
We want you to know that for nearly four decades now, the country has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer—including metastatic breast cancer (MBC)—and the importance of early detection and timely, high-quality care.
Karen T. Greene, M.D.
We want you to know your risk.
Knowing your family history is lifesaving. Talk to a doctor about your family history and see how that history impacts your risk of breast cancer. You and your doctor can create a personalized plan to monitor for signs of the disease.
Deanna E. Guthrie, M.D
We want you to get screened.
For those at average risk, have a mammogram every year starting at age 40. If there are any signs of breast cancer, finding it early and treating it early may save your life.
Know your normal by performing self-breast examinations.
It’s important to know what’s normal for you, so if something doesn’t look or feel right, you can notify your health care provider.
Mironda D. Williams, M.D.
We want you to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Living a healthy lifestyle is within all our control and may lower your risk of breast cancer. Maintain a healthy weight, limit alcohol intake and exercise regularly—it all matters when it comes to your overall health and risk of disease.
Use your resources:
Local health care providers and health departments
Komen Breast Care Hotline