The city is encouraging more than 20,000 city workers to take charge of their health by eating right, getting regular medical check-ups, not smoking, and staying active. One of the most successful outreach efforts has involved raising awareness in the faith community. Often it is easier for people to discuss uncomfortable topics in a familiar and nurturing environment such as a house of worship. This program requires each participant to tell five of her friends about the importance of getting a mammogram and then reminding her to follow-up by making an appointment for the exam. What Every Person Should Know About Breast Cancer Mayor Archer underscores the need for universal understanding of the facts about breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women next to skin cancer.
It is second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of female cancer death in White women, although it remains the number one cause of cancer death in African American women. A common misconception about breast cancer is that .a woman who does not have a history of breast cancer is not at risk. The two most common risk factors for developing breast cancer are simply being a woman and growing older. Mayor Archer urges all citizens .in this nation to take charge of their health.