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I think we can all agree, this Month’s banner says it all!  No one wants to deal with it but we all need to be aware!  Breast cancer is the number one cancer that causes death in women.  Men are not completely exempt from developing breast cancer .  Although less than 1% of all breast cancer cases develop in men, that is enough to consider a risk.  What’s more, the mortality rate for men diagnosed with breast cancer is much higher than in women.  Research indicates that lifestyle and reproductive factors play a huge part in risk factors.  In fact there is a lower incidence of breast cancer among women in less developed countries.  

Risk factors to consider:

Being a woman – simply, women are at higher risk for breast cancer

Age – Women over 50 are at a higher risk for developing breast cancer

Family History – Higher incidence of breast cancer in your genes will increase your own risk

Ethnicity – White women have a slightly higher risk for developing breast cancer

Weight – overweight women tend to be at a higher risk for breast cancer

Pregnancy/breast feeding – Women who have had children or breast fed, are at higher risk

There are number of environmental and lifestyle factors that can affect each individual’s potential risk factors. Read more about Cancer risk factors and how they may affect you:

http://expertsecondopinion.weebly.com/home/cancer-prevention-starts-with-cancer-risk-factors

Even if you or a family member are not dealing directly with a potential Breast cancer diagnosis, treatment or recovery, you can get involved!

Pink Week is a week of events aimed at raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer charities.  Join a run or walk for awareness or sponsor someone else who is!

If fundraising just doesn’t show your commitment enough check this out:

Many City, State and county programs are getting involved by offering free Mammograms.  Don’t wait!  Get checked out!

Local Programs near Second Opinions Headquarters!

To learn about resources local to you check out the Susan Komen page which gives you tons of resources: http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/Mammography.html

Second Opinions August Newsletter

This month we are encouraging you to Ask Medical Questions!  When you ask for a doctor’s advice you may not always get the time or attention you expect.  When you visit your local doctor or a specialist, you don’t always receive what you expect from the health care professionals you are visiting.  Our Second Opinion consultation services allow you to receive an unbiased Second Review of your medical test results, diagnostic scans, Healthcare records and treatment plans.

 

Speak to a specialist over the phone regarding your medical concern.  Present the specialist with all pertinent information to review and offer an alternative perspective regarding your medical treatment, diagnosis or upcoming surgery.

 

Second Opinions gives you the freedom to submit your medical documents and diagnostic scans for review by a specialist.  Your doctor will not be notified, and no one will contact your current medical team.  Our specialists provide unbiased answers to your medical Questions.  Based on the information you submit and the questions you ask, our online consultation allows you to ask questions live.  Our specialists may make recommendations or ask questions to provide the most inclusive answer for your circumstance.

 

Review the major specialties to decide which Medical Questions to ask

https://www.secondopinions.com/our-services.html

 

Second Opinion services may be covered by your Insurance company!

 

Get Reimbursed for the Medical Second Opinion product you purchased from SecondOpinions.com  Our customer service can provide you with an invoice that you can submit to your Insurance company when you request a reimbersment for the dollar amount you paid.

 

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

 

We all need shots (also called vaccinations or immunizations) to help protect us from serious diseases. To help keep our community safe, Second Opinions is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month.

 

Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them.  Everyone age 6 months and older needs to get a flu vaccine every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.

 

Get more information about Immunizations here http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/index.html