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breast cancer advocacy — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:26:53 +0000

[...] BBYO Supports National Breast Cancer in law The commitment to making a difference in the world arou…m, young leaders BBYO work hand in hand with the member Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) office support of his bill, a law on education legislation called The Cancer breast and early detection. Through a series of awareness campaigns and events, BBYO make a law by its service and advocacy program through of its new aid in the relief efforts. The law provides early teens BBYO hands on experience working in a real political issue that is of vital importance, particularly due to increased risk of disease among Jewish women. Througout the year, several national initiatives must be such that: • A campaign a letter to Congress to help advance the legislation. • Educational programs to teach teens about the dangers of breast cancer. • A "Think Pink gala at the BBYO International Convention in February to restore the cause and awareness of women and young men. The objective of these programs is to ensure that our youth are active in the fight against breast cancer. Education is the key to combating this fatal disease, as indicated in the first law. "It's great to know something that means so much to both," said Ilana Avergun, 17, of Rockville, MD. "Because that this legislation focuses on youth, it is important to go out and do something to help pass the word. " In 2008, the American Cancer Society estimated to be 182,460 new cases of breast cancer among women. Of these, more than 10,000 to 11,000 of these women would be less than 40 years. In addition, certain groups ethnic, including Ashkenazi Jews, and young African American women have an increased cancer risk of breast cancer. In fact, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women younger than 40 years. Education and Awareness Act requires learning on youth, or early law requires the Centers for Disease Control to develop and implement a national education campaign on breast cancer is a threat to young women of all ethnic and cultural groups, especially the increased risk of certain groups. The campaign will educate young women and professionals to enable better care health information to identify specific threats and warning signs of breast cancer, which lead to earlier diagnosis and save lives. Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz, whose husband is a BBYO alum, describes his personal struggle against breast cancer as follows: "Some people might say I got lucky. While I was certainly fortunate to have access to health care, I have found my cancer early due to chance. I found my cancer early by the knowledge and awareness. " About the Author [...]

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