The Tell A Friend program received support from a total of 464 community organizations, including local health care providers and health departments, as well as the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Tell A Friend is based on research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showing that a peer approach is highly effective with the program's targeted groups. A Friend was field-tested by the American Cancer Society in a variety of sites across the country, and target groups exhibited an increase in mammography utilization as a result of the program. The American Cancer Society reports that the cure rate for breast cancer is 97 percent if detected and treated while still in localized stages. Mammography can identify breast abnormalities before physical symptoms develop.
Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women.
However, studies have shown that early detection increases survival and treatment options. Tell A Friend continues to grow as an American Cancer Society initiative. You can visit the American Cancer Society Web site . All rights reserved.