at the same place year after year adds to the consistency of images and accuracy of comparisons from one year to the next – a critical factor in detecting changes of concern .
Yet another " good news " item regarding breast cancer is how well it has been researched and documented with imaging , diagnostics and treatment plans shared across healthcare networks , thus allowing for high survival rates for first cases and cases detected in early stages . A " bad news " item comes hand-in-hand with this good news — of the top 10 types of cancer diagnosis every year in the U . S ., breast cancer is always a top 10 cancer . It never drops out of that ranking , according to Hawthorne .
There is a misconception that breast cancer cases are mostly hereditary . In reality , only 10 % of cases are found to have a hereditary link and unlike many other cancers , breast cancer in its earliest stages doesn ' t offer classic symptoms such as pain , weight loss or blood test
Support Resources
As with all cancers , having a support person or group can make a huge difference for each patient and their loved ones throughout the cancer journey . Two local support groups that meet in the Somerset area include : " Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Cancer Support Group " – meeting quarterly ; details can be found by calling 606.451.3787 . " Breast Cancer and Beyond Support Group " – meeting monthly on the 3rd
Thursday each month . This group has a private Facebook Page . Other Cancer Support Resources include : Friend4Life – " Facing cancer , with someone who ' s been there ." - www . friend4life . org – 502-893-0643 American Cancer Society - www . cancer . org Living Beyond Breast Cancer https :// www . lbbc . org / Breast Cancer Research Foundation https :// www . bcrf . org / Kentucky Cancer Link https :// kycancerlink . org /
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