While this disease primarily afflicts women, it truly is a family health issue that impacts millions of people. Many in the Navigant family as well as in our client base have been impacted by this terrible disease. Approximately 178,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Although breast cancer in men is rare, it does occur. Roughly 1,300 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, approximately 400 of whom will die of the disease.
Breast cancer strikes without regard to age, race or gender.
While it is the most common form of cancer in women in the United States, it respects no geographical borders as it also impacts families in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, South America and Asia. Both its cause and cure remain undiscovered. Because this issue is so immediate and devastating, Navigant International is proud to announce that this year we are devoting our time, resources and heartfelt commitment to breast cancer awareness, education and prevention. This unified approach will supplement and expand the efforts to fighting breast cancer that many of our regions and Associates have long supported. We know that many of you also are committed to this issue.