October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
12.4% of women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. This makes breast cancer the most common cancer among women, besides skin cancer. In 2019, an estimated 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 62,930 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.
Breast cancer, as well as many other types of cancers are a daily reality to many of senior clients. Below we have compiled a breast cancer awareness and prevention kit for agents to use in various forms of media, presentations, and in print. Feel free to utilize any of these items in your education and marketing presentations, source information is provided with each element.
Cancer Treatment Centers of America | What Every Woman Should Know About Breast Cancer | Click to View
Mayo Clinic | Risk Factors For Breast Cancer | Click to View
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. | Breast Cancer Facts | Click to View
- Most invasive breast cancers are found in women ages 55 and older.
- Breast cancer is the 2nd MOST COMMON CANCER among American women after skin cancer.
- There are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors currently living in the U.S.
- Breast cancer does not only effect women; an estimated 2,670 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in the United States according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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How to Reduce your Breast Cancer Risk
There are several basic lifestyle changes you can make immediately to lower your risk of breast cancer. Choose any or all of the following healthy habits to reduce your risk.
- Limit Alcohol: to less than one drink per day (even small amounts increase risk)
- Stay Physically Active: Exercise lowers blood estrogen, it helps lower the risk for breast cancer. Exercise also reduces insulin, which is another cancer growth factor.
- Don’t Smoke: One of the best choices you can make for your overall health.
- Avoid Radiation Exposure: Only have x-rays when absolutely necessary.
Steps to Avoid Toxic Chemicals That Can Lead to Cancer
- Make Your Own Cleaning Products
- Avoid Fragrance
- Give Your Personal Care Products a Makeover
- Go “BPA-Free”
- Reduce the Use of Disinfectant Products
- Choose Alternatives to Plastics (where possible)
- Keep Harmful Chemicals Out Of The House
- Turn Down the Heat on Non-Stick Cookware
- Ditch the Air Fresheners
We have obtained permission for agents to use the following client testimonial regarding Cancer Insurance. Feel free to use it in your marketing materials, websites, or social media pages.
“I am 70 years old and on Medicare. I also have a good Medicare supplement. When I was diagnosed with Cervical cancer 3 years ago I knew the medical bills would be covered. However, the treatment, (Chemotherapy and radiation for 8 weeks) was at a cancer center 180 miles from home. That’s when I found out how valuable my cancer insurance proved to be. The motel bill for two months, the travel expenses, eating out, even someone to take care of the house while we were gone were all taken care of with the funds we received from the cancer insurance policy. Our daughter took time off work to be with me and we were able to cover her expenses too. We had the peace of mind that all the unexpected expenses were covered. It was a stressful time but the cancer insurance sure eased the financial burden.”
– Virginia M., Missouri
Did you know that 60% of the cost of cancer comes from indirect expenses? Meaning that they are not covered by any health insurance including Medicare.
Travel expenses, lost income, out of network care, experimental treatments, hotel stays for outpatient treatment, etc. are all real consequences of cancer. It all adds up very quickly, but you can prepare your clients by educating them about these risks.
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