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Show Breast Cancer Remains a Big Threat The fear of breast cancer is very common. It is this fear that keeps women from examining themselves or going go-ing to their doctors for a breast exam. According to the American Cancer Society, the chances are 15 to 1 that you will never get breast cancer. Thorough and periodic breast exams can give you a good chance of cure if you do get it. Many of us have had friends, relations or acquaintances acquain-tances that have had breast cancer. Most women develop lung or breast disease symp-tons symp-tons at some time in their lives. Although these are not always malignant, it is best to go right to your doctor to have these checked. For more information, call or go to the Planned Parenthood Parent-hood office in the Arches Building, room 11, or call 259-6140. |