DID YOU KNOW?
- Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women – one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
- One woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes – it’s the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
- Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 440 will die each year.
- While these statistics are frightening, it’s important to keep in mind that over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today – and one of the goals of Breast Cancer Awareness month is to see this number rise.
Knowledge is power, and there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Early detection is the best protection. Millions of women are surviving the disease thanks in part to regular screenings and improvements in the quality and number of treatment options.
Whether you or a loved one has been impacted personally or you’re seeking information. E4 Health can help. Call or log on to access a wide array of supportive services including:
- Referrals to local doctors and specialists, community resources, and support groups
- 24/7 telephonic access to counselors and face-to-face counseling referrals
- Support coping with both the emotional and physical side effects of treatment
- Guidance for best supporting loved ones with cancer
- Strategies to facilitate communication and joint decision making among couples and families
- Free consultations pertaining to legal and financial issues
- Identification of charitable organizations and financial assistance programs
- Research on government, community-based, and private resources
- Hundreds of articles, tip sheets, and online resources
e4health administers the College’s EFAP program. To access their comprehensive web site, with many tools and articles, go to the e4health web site.
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Or call them at: 800-828-6025
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