Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe.
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No woman is immune to breast cancer. However, some women with extensive family histories of the disease may wonder if they’re more vulnerable to breast cancer than those without such a link.
Cheryl Lowry was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 1990 after continuing to pursue answers even after tests came back normal. Now 31 years later, she encourages women to take their health into their own hands and always listen to their instincts. “I always like to share my story because it can be encouraging to hear a story like mine where I survived breast cancer even 31 years ago when treatments weren’t as effective as they are now,” she said.
Terri Powers was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 shortly after beginning to work in the business office at the Clinton hospital.
Breast cancer occurs when there is rapid growth of mutated (cancerous) cells in the tissues of the breasts, and potentially in the surrounding skin and lymph nodes. Various factors contribute to the development of cancer, including genetics, gender, environmental exposure to certain materials, and lifestyle choices like diet and exercise.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer mainly occurs in middle-aged or older women.
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