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Beyond A Mammogram’s mission is to increase the conversations between women about breast health, and to raise $1 million dollars for breast cancer research.

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Men with a mutation in the BRCA2 gene have an increased risk of breast cancer, of about 6 in 100. BRCA1 mutations can cause about 1 in 100.

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Mammography is often more accurate in men than women, since men do not have dense breasts which can interfere with test accuracy. (ACS)

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Because men have so little breast tissue, cancers can reach the muscles underneath the breast quickly, spreading to tissues or lymph nodes.

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Have questions about breast cancer? Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345, they have people available 24 hours everyday.

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Inflammatory breast cancer tends to be advanced when it is first diagnosed because the breast cancer cells have grown into the skin.

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Mammograms can miss some cancers, but remain a very effective tool for decreasing death from breast cancer (per ACS). #beyondamammogram

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Women who have no children or who had their first pregnancy after age 30 have a slightly higher breast cancer risk. (ACS) #beyondamammogram

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In women at increased risk of breast cancer, tamoxifen and raloxifene have been shown to reduce the risk. (ACS) #beyondamammogram

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Low-cost and free mammograms are available in most areas. Call the ACS at 1-800-227-2345 for more information. #beyondamammmogram

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Regular physical activity, limiting alcohol & maintaining a healthy weight help to lower the risk of breast cancer. #beyondamammogram

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Please give $5 to support finding a cure for breast cancer. Money goes to the University of Chicago Medicine. gofundme.com/2y2v966s

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Hope to see you all tomorrow, 9/24, for the Hyde Park Breast Cancer 5K. Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago performs live at 7:30am!!