GM is making information available to female employees and retirees about an opportunity to be screened to determine their risk of developing breast cancer.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States.
We estimate that over 150,000 GM employees, retirees, and their family members were treated for cancer last year. GM is at the forefront of companies battling cancer and we constantly strive to improve our employees' quality of life. That is why our support for breast cancer prevention research, including STAR, is absolutely critical. Women are invited to complete the form, at no obligation, if they are interested in knowing their risk for developing breast cancer. Corporate support for the idea of preventive health and prevention trials is unique right now, but I hope to say differently in the future.