Pittsfield, Maine Will Turn Pink With a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Mainers are encouraged to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an Autumn walk on Saturday.

Breast Cancer Statistics Show the Importance of Early Detection

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the most recent data show that 279,731 new breast cancers were reported by females in 2022.

42,213 females died from breast cancer in 2023.

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From 2018 to 2022, about 2 in 3 female breast cancer cases were diagnosed before the cancer spread outside the breast. Roughly 1 in 4 cases were found after the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes, tissues, or organs, and 6% were diagnosed after the cancer had spread to distant parts of the body.

Mainers' Best Chance of Surviving Breast Cancer is With Early Detection

Early diagnosis is key to surviving breast cancer, which is why primary care doctors encourage women to undergo mammograms annually and perform self-exams monthly.

Breast Cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in Maine women, but survival rates are high when it's caught early.

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No one loves getting a mammogram. The procedure is uncomfortable and can even be painful for some women. But those few moments of discomfort could save your life.

Northern Light Health now has a mobile Mammography Unit that travels to rural areas, providing testing for women who wouldn't typically have ready access.

Maine Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Pittsfield

On Saturday, you're invited to join a charity walk for breast cancer awareness, being hosted by Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield.

Registration for the 31st Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday in the Wright Gym of Maine Central Institute, with the walk starting at 9:.45.

Take a fun walk on a beautiful Fall Saturday, for a great cause. And don't forget to wear your pink.