A survey sponsored by CancerCare, a national non-profit cancer support organization, stated that a majority of women surveyed said they know a fair amount about breast cancer however, many remain unaware of the recent progresses made in treatment. Fewer than one in four women in the survey have heard of new therapies available for breast cancer, revealing a gap between awareness and information that women can use toward getting a better treatment plan for themselves.
Diane Blum, executive director for CancerCare, says "While great progress has been made in breast cancer awareness through public education and increased media coverage, women with breast cancer would benefit from more information about advances in treatments after surgery".
Key questions to ask your physicians when diagnosed with breast cancer:
- What kind of breast cancer do I have?
- Which treatments are available to me?
- What are the risks and benefits of those treatments?
- What is the risk my breast cancer will come back or spread to another part of my body?
- Where do I go for support when I need it?
For the full survey results visit CancerCare.
