The incidence of breast cancer in the U.S. has more than doubled in the past 30 years. In 1964, the lifetime risk was 1 in 20. Today it's 1 in 8 (I was in that one). Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Breast cancer rates are the highest in industrialized countries. It is estimated that 1.2 million new diagnoses and 500,000 deaths from breast cancer will occur worldwide this year.

Visit The Climb to End Breast Cancer once a day and join the fight to eliminate the environmental causes of cancer. It takes about 30 seconds. Contributions are made by Care2's corporate sponsors. Action is coordinated through The Breast Cancer Fund. There is very little corporate support for this aspect of breast cancer prevention, as it is not of particular interest to the pharmaceutical companies whofund most breast cancer research. Thus your support is particularly important.

 

And then give your daily support with a click to provide free mammograms for women who are unable to afford them by clicking daily on The Breast Cancer Site. Funds are channeled through The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and education to women about breast cancer. They provide free mammograms (along with breast exams, PAP smears, and breast cancer education) through grants given to designated programs for homeless, battered, and low-income women in inner city neighborhoods. (The program with which I am personally familiar not only provides excellent services but also treats women with caring and respect.)