Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness

Increasing CANCER BREAST AWARENESS

by Precinct 4 Commissioner Dianne Edmondson photo courtesy by Commissioner Dianne Edmondson

Sadly, we all know someone who’s When you look at the statistics, 1 in 8 been affected by breast cancer --- women in the U.S. will develop cancer in a wife, mother, relative, or even a her lifetime. neighbor here in our own block. Men are affected by breast cancer as well. While there has been considerable In 2020, an estimated 2,620 men will be progress in the fight against breast cancer, diagnosed this year in the U.S. it continues to be the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. Today, there are more than an estimated 3.5 million breast cancer survivors. As such, it is important to continue increasing awareness of the disease that affects more than 300,000 additional women and their families each year. As public officials, your Denton County Commissioners are aware and concerned about this devastating disease. To demonstrate our concern, the Denton County ...Denton County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation on Oct. 20 to affirm our commitment in supporting the education of all residents about In 2020, an estimated breast cancer... Commissioners Court 276,480 new cases of invasive issued a proclamation on breast cancer will be diagnosed Oct. 20 to affirm our commitment in women in the U.S. as well as 48,530 in supporting the education of all new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast residents about breast cancer as well cancer, according to the National Breast as risk factors, early detection, treatment Cancer Foundation, Inc. and support services.

We want to give special recognition to our community’s breast cancer survivors who have or are battling the disease as well as to their families and friends who provide encouragement and support, and especially to those who have lost a loved one to this awful disease.

Whether it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October or any of the other 11 months of the year, we want to offer our full support to those who are dealing with this invasive disease.