What Are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?
Studies have shown that your risk for breast cancer is due to a combination of factors. The main factors that influence your risk include being a woman and getting older. Most breast cancers are found...
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If you have a family history of breast cancer, you are likely to develop breast cancer, too. The Truth While women who have a family history of breast cancer are in a higher risk group, most women who...
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A mammogram can cause breast cancer to spread. The Truth A mammogram, or x-ray of the breast, currently remains the gold standard for the early detection of breast cancer. Breast compression while...
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Men do not get breast cancer; it affects women only. The Truth Quite the contrary, each year it is estimated that approximately 2,190 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 410 will die. While...
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Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer. The Truth Only a small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer. But if you discover a persistent lump in your breast or notice any...
View ArticleBCFO’s Best is Yet to Come
BCFO’s Best is Yet to Come Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) is completing 17 years of providing services to those with breast cancer-related needs. During the course of these years, Hooked...
View ArticleAn Ounce of Prevention
An Ounce of Prevention SBJ Cover Letter Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks (BCFO) is completing 18 years of providing services to those with breast cancer-related needs. Hooked on Dance continues...
View ArticleNo One Should Have to Ride Alone: Cycle For Life 2021
When Betsy was diagnosed with breast cancer, she didn’t know how she would cover the cost of treatment on top of her rent and other expenses. Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks was there to help,...
View ArticleBCFO is Proud to Serve Our Community
Cancer doesn’t discriminate, and neither does assistance from Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks. BCFO knows going to the doctor’s office can be a nerve-wracking experience. There’s uncertainty,...
View ArticleUnderstanding Types of Mammograms
The language around breast cancer screenings can often be overwhelming, whether you’re going in for your first regular mammogram or checking out some symptoms. There are two primary types of...
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