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| Employees Bring Awareness to the Key in the Fight Against Breast Cancer |
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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Sylvan Grove Hospital has educated the community on the key to fighting breast cancer – early detection through regular mammograms and monthly breast self-exams.
Sylvan Grove employees also recognize the importance of early detection. In fact, 68 Sylvan Grove employees signed pledges to either perform their monthly breast self-exam or encourage their spouse or significant other to do so. Pink ribbons have been tied to the trees in front of the hospital to represent their pledge and bring awareness to this message. |
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| According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1,500 people die each day in the U.S. from cancer. Approximately 559,650 Americans are expected to succumb to the disease this year – one of every four deaths nationwide. Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among women. An estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer among women are forecast this year. Approximately 40,460 women will die from the disease. |
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