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Reproductive Factors – 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs – Days 24 and 25
Certain reproductive factors slightly increase risk. These include giving birth to a first child after age 30, nulliparity (never having children), starting menstruation before age 12, and/or entering menopause after age 55.2 The increase in risk is likely due to a longer lifetime exposure to estrogen.† †http://qap.sdsu.edu/screening/breastcancer/facts.html If you haven’t gotten your PINK Glory Ring […]
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1 in 8 – 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs Day 16
Today, about 1 in 8 women (12%) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.† Have you gotten your PINK Glory Ring yet?  If not, here’s how you can purchase one and find out more about the organization you’d be helping by purchasing! †http://women.webmd.com/guide/breast-cancer-arm-yourself-with-facts
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Density – 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs Day 15
Women whose mammograms show a large area of dense breast tissue (usually defined as ≥ 75%) are at 4 to 5 times higher risk than same aged women with less or no dense breast tissue. Dense breast tissue can also make it harder to detect breast cancer with mammography.† †http://qap.sdsu.edu/screening/breastcancer/facts.html   Don’t forget to check out […]
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October is… 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs Day 11&12
  “October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). The first NBCAM took place in October 1985. ”  
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Weight Control – 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs Day 10
It’s Day 10 and here’s an interesting study.  Don’t forget to check out our NEW Pink Glory Ring.  Help us to reach our goal of selling 100 rings this month!  50% of each sale goes to the Witness Project of Connecticut There is a strong correlation between increased weight and breast cancer, especially those who […]
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Developed vs. Less Developed – 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs Day 9
“The incidence of breast cancer is highest in more developed countries and lowest in less developed countries.” * *Carvalho, Lucia, RN/MSN, and James A. Stewart, MD. 2009. The Everything Health Guide to Living with Breast Cancer. Avon, MA: Adams Media  
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Mulitvitamins – 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs Day 8
  We’re on Day 8 of facts, stats and tips that relate to Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Awareness.  Feel free to share these tips!  I’m also listing the source that you can click on to find additional information. “The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports a higher risk of breast cancer in women who […]
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Stressed Out? 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs – Day 6 and Day 7
  Here’s our tip for Day 6 and 7. “Studies show that social isolation and stress can increase the speed at which breast cancer tumors grow in animal models.”* Be sure to check out our PINK Glory Ring, for the sale of each ring 50% will be donated to the Witness Project of CT.   […]
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Both Parents Matter – 31 Days Luv Ur Boobs Day 5
“One myth about breast cancer is that a person’s risk is increased only when there are affected relatives on the mother’s side of the family. However, the father’s side of the family is equally important in assessing breast cancer risk.” * Brown, Zora K. and Karl K. Boatman, MD. 2009. 100 Questions and Answers about […]
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