Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer. It is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women. Each year it is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Approximately 1,700 men will also be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die each year. The evaluation of men with breast masses is similar to that in women, including mammography.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.7 million people are unaware that they have the disease.

What is Flu?

Worried about catching the flu? Want to learn some ways to prevent flu? Check out this link to learn more about flu — what it is, how flu spreads, and who’s at greatest risk for getting flu. Knowledge is power when it comes to preventing flu — and we want you and your family members to stay well.

Wise Use of Antibiotics

Antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria—they have no effect on viruses. No matter what some may think, antibiotics will not cure the common cold, flu or other viral illness.