You’re likely to see a lot of pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And this 
is an ideal time to take action on cancer screenings like mammograms.
Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early – sometimes up to three years before a tumor can be felt. And when breast cancer is found early, the odds of successful treatment are much better.
The Mayo Clinic recommends that women ages 40 and older get a mammogram every other year. Younger women with risk factors for breast cancer may also need mammograms. Talk to your doctor about whether you should get one.
Verizon generally covers mammograms at 100%, if you are enrolled in a Verizon medical plan. To find a doctor or clinic that does mammograms, go to anthem.com/verizon and click Find a Doctor. Also visit WellConnect > My Healthy Living > Preventive Care for additional preventive care recommendations. Source: Verizon
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Oct 20 – Find an Event near you!
When you participate in a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, you are sharing your passion and raising funds to help save lives from breast cancer. Sign up for a Making Strides walk near you, and make a difference with every step you take. Find an event today!
CWA Local 1101 Breast Cancer Walk
Order a Local 1101 t-shirt – The price for the union-made and printed shirt is $20.00 with $8 of those dollars going directly to the American Cancer Society. To order a shirt, call the Local and ask for Ron, (212) 633-2666.
Put a face to it! Almost all of us know someone with breast cancer.
My sister Cindy (left) and myself, Dawn (right), October 2013.
My sister Cindy has a rare form of Breast Cancer called Inflammatory breast cancer, or IBC. IBC, accounts for one to three percent of all breast cancers. This type of cancer is distinct from other types, with major differences in symptoms, prognosis, and treatment. Did you know that, not all breast cancer starts with a lump.
Early detection is the most effective means of fighting breast cancer. The signs to look for IBC include: Redness of the breast, breast swelling, pain or itching, thickening of the skin or dimpling, swelling in the lymph nodes in your armpit or above or below the collarbone.