In the United States, the CDC reports that over 260,000 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer annually, and it also affects approximately 2,600 men each year. There are multiple types of breast cancer; importantly, the statistics of survival are increasing, mostly due to patient education and early diagnosis. October 13th is nationally recognized as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, which is a progressive form of the disease.
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic breast cancer is not a specific type of cancer; it is breast cancer that has metastasized into other areas of the body such as the bones, lymph nodes, lungs, liver or brain. When breast cancer cells divide, invade and proliferate into an area like the lungs, it is not referred to as lung cancer, but rather breast cancer within the lungs. This type of cancer is advanced and usually is at stage IV. It’s estimated that more than 154,000 women in the U.S. have metastatic breast cancer.1
Treatment Options
No matter where it has grown within the body, since these are breast cancer cells, it is treated with breast cancer therapies. The type of treatment option an oncologist recommends is determined by the kind of breast cancer that is diagnosed. Because of the late stage and rapid proliferation, metastatic breast cancer is closely monitored with ongoing blood tests, biopsies and imaging such as CT scans and MRIs.
Diagnosis and Screenings
Mammograms have helped to diagnose breast cancer early and to eliminate metastasizing cancer and deaths; however, not all breast cancer is detected with mammography. Additional symptoms or irregularities in the breast appearance is critical to monitor and self-examine. Early diagnosis saves lives, and it is critical for treating any cancer effectively. Regular screenings are imperative, as are self-diagnoses. If you notice any changes, making an appointment with your physician is vital.
Breast Cancer Awareness Events
There are many events to get involved in to support cancer research and to honor those battling the disease or those that have survived. Locally, there are multiple walks, 5k’s and other programs to show your support. Don’t forget to wear your sneakers!
New Balance
New Balance is committed to doing business with Responsible Leadership, which means striving to have a positive impact in the communities in which we operate. We seek to ensure that the people who make our products – no matter where they are in the world – are treated with dignity and respect. We also believe in protecting our planet. We are constantly looking for ways to minimize and prevent negative environmental impacts in our operations and our global supply chain.1
We have also remained firm in our long-standing commitment to manufacturing and our unwavering belief that making things matters. As a company that still owns facilities that directly manufacture some of the shoes we sell, we are a better partner for the suppliers with which we work all around the world.1
New Balance’s Giving Back Philosophy
Doing well and doing good is part of the unchanging core and future vision of New Balance. Through grants, global volunteerism, cooperative marketing, sponsorships, in-kind donations and more, New Balance and the New Balance Foundation aim to improve the health and well-being of children and families worldwide. We bring our NB Gives Back mission to life through these initiatives.1
New balance offers races, cycling and other events to support veterans, research rare cancer treatments, children and other community programs throughout the country.
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