Macmillan Cancer Support’s Post

The Invincibility Myth Has to Go – Breast Cancer Awareness 😡 No matter how many times I talk about breast cancer, how much we educate and spread awareness, I still see people – friends, acquaintances, even those who are well-informed – come to me at a later stage, asking the heartbreaking question: Can this still be cured? Will it come back? 󰧤This irks me deeply. It’s this dangerous invincibility myth – the belief that it can happen to anyone but me. It’s frustrating and infuriating to see people delay their screenings, ignoring the risk that breast cancer poses. 📢 Let me say this loud and clear: Breast cancer can happen to anyone. Stop believing it won’t happen toyou. Early detection is the only way forward, and this myth needs to be shattered once and for all. 📹 Watch the video and act now. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get yourself screened NOW! #BreastCancerAwareness #BreakTheMyth #EarlyDetection #CancerPrevention #FightBreastCancer #BeInformed #TakeAction #HealthMatters

Cancer is a disease that can affect anyone, but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. In the 2024 Cancer Facts and Figures Special Section report, the American Cancer Society explains that lesbian and bisexual women often have a higher risk of breast cancer because they are more likely to have major cancer risk factors. They are also 3x as likely to experience breast cancer recurrence. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eYJ-w-kK

🩺 As we learn more from people living with lung cancer, we understand that stigma can often prevent someone experiencing symptoms to seek screening and care for a possible lung cancer diagnosis. Stories from patients like Nancy, who has survived 20 years beyond her lung cancer diagnosis, reinforce the importance of overcoming stigma and receiving the care she needed early, before her cancer had the chance to worsen. Proud to share Nancy’s story, a crucial reminder of the importance of early lung cancer care. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

🩺 As we learn more from people living with lung cancer, we understand that stigma can often prevent someone experiencing symptoms to seek screening and care for a possible lung cancer diagnosis. Stories from patients like Nancy, who has survived 20 years beyond her lung cancer diagnosis, reinforce the importance of overcoming stigma and receiving the care she needed early, before her cancer had the chance to worsen. Proud to share Nancy’s story, a crucial reminder of the importance of early lung cancer care. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

🩺 As we learn more from people living with lung cancer, we understand that stigma can often prevent someone experiencing symptoms to seek screening and care for a possible lung cancer diagnosis. Stories from patients like Nancy, who has survived 20 years beyond her lung cancer diagnosis, reinforce the importance of overcoming stigma and receiving the care she needed early, before her cancer had the chance to worsen. Proud to share Nancy’s story, a crucial reminder of the importance of early lung cancer care. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

Every day, nearly 5,500 people receive life-altering cancer diagnoses, embarking on long journeys from diagnosis to survivorship. At CannonDesign, we are dedicated to partnering with leading cancer care organizations to chart new "north stars" for the future of cancer centers. Our approach harmonizes compassionate care with cutting-edge treatments and diagnostics, creating a visionary path forward. As cancer becomes increasingly prevalent, especially among younger populations, it’s imperative for cancer centers to evolve and meet the growing demand for screening, treatment and support services. Discover how our north stars are guiding these essential transformations - https://lnkd.in/gEf9sWyV.

3 myths about ovarian cancer: 🔹 Myth #1: Pap smears check for ovarian cancer. This is false. Pap smears detect cervical cancers — not all gynecological cancers. 🔹 Myth #2: There are no risk factors for ovarian cancer. The truth is family history is a risk factor to be aware of. People with a family history of ovarian cancer make up 10-15% of those diagnosed. 🔹 Myth #3: Ovarian cancer has specific symptoms. There’s no one particular sign of ovarian cancer. That’s why it’s important to track symptoms collectively and talk to your doctor about patterns you're noticing. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

🩺 As we learn more from people living with lung cancer, we understand that stigma can often prevent someone experiencing symptoms to seek screening and care for a possible lung cancer diagnosis. Stories from patients like Nancy, who has survived 20 years beyond her lung cancer diagnosis, reinforce the importance of overcoming stigma and receiving the care she needed early, before her cancer had the chance to worsen. Proud to share Nancy’s story, a crucial reminder of the importance of early lung cancer care. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

🩺 As we learn more from people living with lung cancer, we understand that stigma can often prevent someone experiencing symptoms to seek screening and care for a possible lung cancer diagnosis. Stories from patients like Nancy, who has survived 20 years beyond her lung cancer diagnosis, reinforce the importance of overcoming stigma and receiving the care she needed early, before her cancer had the chance to worsen. Proud to share Nancy’s story, a crucial reminder of the importance of early lung cancer care. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

This graph depicts Breast Cancer rates from 1975-2020 and it shows how the rates have been increasing. Our guest speaker Katie Edick informed us that breast cancer rates have been increasing in the younger population. Many physicians are unaware of this trend which is why it is important to take matters into your own hands. This message goes out to all the college students who have never had a mammogram. Take your health into your own hands and get tested. You are never too young to get a mammogram. Early detection is the key to survival with any type of cancer. American Cancer Society. Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2024-2025. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, Inc. 2024.