The top two risk factors for getting breast cancer are being a woman and getting older. Regular mammograms and monthly breast self-exams are the best ways to detect breast cancer early. If breast cancer is detected in its early stages, the five year survival rate can be as high as 93 percent.
Routine mammograms can be a woman's best bet to detect and treat the disease early.
That's the message you'll hear throughout October in Minnesota, as thousands of people don pink ribbons in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wright County Public Health and area clinics also provide free breast and cervical cancer testing for women who meet income guidelines, have no health insurance or unmet deductibles. In 1999, Buffalo Hospital was named one of the nation's top 100 hospitals based on quality of care and overall performance. This site is presented for information only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Use of this site is subject to a Disclaimer .