As women become better informed about the disease and are more proactive in guarding their health, the result is earlier diagnosis of breast cancer overall. Combined with new treatment advances, a patient's prognosis has improved significantly. The five-year survival rate has jumped from 72 percent in the 1940s to 97 percent today. That's great news for the medical community-and even better for the patients and their loved ones. Jo Spencer knows all about how important it is to spread the word.
Many women consider themselves caregivers and frequently 'self' comes last.
So be aware of yourself as an individual. There is life after cancer. She's living proof. For more information about breast cancer talk to your doctor. The Web also offers valuable data.