Did you know that October 21 is National Mammography Day? Each year, approximately 13 million women fail to get a mammogram, one of the best tools available to detect breast cancer. If you are a woman in your forties, you should be getting a mammogram once every year. Make an appointment now to get yourself screened for breast cancer. Don’t forget about monthly breast exams, too. You can easily perform this exam while you’re in the shower. And, take time to remind your friends and loved ones of this important exam. You can even visit www.northlandjuices.com to send an e-mail postcard reminder to friends and family.

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we encourage you to visit the BCRF website, as this organization offers valuable information on medical research and links to wonderful support organizations. You can also link to the BCRF through www.northlandjuices.com.

Breast Health Tips

• Avoid alcohol, exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy weight
• Eat leafy greens, nuts and seeds, lean protein and produce packed with antioxidants
• Women 40+ should get annual mammograms and breast exams
• Women 20-39 should have a clinical breast exam at least every three years
• Starting at age 20, women should receive instruction in breast self-exams and have their technique reviewed at their periodic health examinations
• Women with increased risk (e.g., family history, genetic tendency or past breast cancer) should talk with their doctors about the benefits and limitations of starting mammography screening earlier, having additional tests (e.g., breast ultrasound and MRI), or having more frequent exams

Source: American Cancer Society