Costanza Cocilovo, MD, is board certified in surgery, specializing in breast cancer and breast surgery. She is the medical director of the Inova Breast Care Center. Read Dr. Cocilovo’s profile.
Even though October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, chances are you’re already aware of the disease: After all, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. But while breast cancer is common, I still find myself clearing up myths and misconceptions about what causes the disease and who is at risk.
It is also important to get a yearly mammogram and do a monthly self-exam to help catch breast cancer in early stages. This simple action may make a big impact on the future of your health.
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Learn more about the Inova Breast Cancer Program, a comprehensive, nationally recognized network of breast care specialists and treatment facilities.
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Thank you for this information. My 45 year old younger sister was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last year after she, myself and our other sister went for mammograms. She is thin but not as active physically. She also eats pretty healthy. She has done chemo and radiation and had a mastectomy. She is doing well today a year later but this is quite a scare. We did not have a family history of the disease but our mother was diagnosed with stomach and lung cancer last year and died this year. I share all of this to say that I appreciate this article and doing whatever I can to reduce the risks from this disease. Thank you all for continuing to keep us informed and educated on what we can do to lower the risks.