
Tens of thousands of women in the US and hundreds of thousands of women worldwide die from breast cancer each year. While advancements in treatments and early detection are improving these statistics, more research is needed to find a cure.
All month long I will be donating 10% of profits from sales of my Breast Cancer Collection to the Care Bears, my family’s Race for the Cure team! In support of my Grandmother and all others who have fought or are fighting this awful disease, please consider buying one of these items or making a donation to help find a cure.
Breast Cancer Facts
Here are some statistics from Cancer.Net:
- Breast cancer is the most diagnosed type of cancer for women worldwide.
- An estimated 43,780 deaths will occur from breast cancer this year, just in the US.
- Worldwide, female breast cancer is the fifth leading cause of death.
- An estimated 684,996 women died from breast cancer worldwide in 2020.
- Breast cancer does not only affect women; approximately 2710 men will be diagnosed in 2022.
Early detection and advancements in treatments have decreased deaths of women to decrease by 42% from 1989 to 2019! That means 431,800 deaths were prevented in that time.
Breast Cancer Prevention
While nothing can entirely prevent someone from getting breast cancer, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk.
Use non-hormonal methods of birth control.
Among other issues not often mentioned prior to prescribing hormonal birth control options, these types of contraceptives can increase breast cancer risk up to 7%. Hormonal birth control options include the pill, shot, implant, and IUD’s other than the ParaGard copper IUD.
Keep yourself healthy.
A generally healthy lifestyle can decrease your risk of breast cancer, as well as other cancers. Drinking in moderation or not at all, staying active, and maintaining a healthy bodyweight can all reduce your risk. This can also improve your chances of survival if cancer occurs.
Talk to your doctor about genetic factors.
If you have a family history of cancer or certain genetic markers, there may be other more specific things you can do to lower your risk.
Find out more at cdc.gov.
Advancements in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
While breast cancer is still a devastating disease, there have been advancements in technology and treatments have greatly helped reduce the mortality of breast cancer patients.
- Immunotherapy – using the body’s immune system to recognize and kill tumors. This was previously not thought possible with breast cancer like it is with other cancers, but recent research has shown it to be promising.
- Tumor Profiling – determining the genes within a tumor to choose the best treatment.
- 3-D Mammography – x-ray imaging to create 3D breast images, rather than 2D imaging examined only in layers in a single direction.
Find more information at phizer.com.
Race for the Cure
The Susan G Komen foundation was started by Nancy G Brinker in 1982 in memory of her sister Susan who died of breast cancer. Since then it has grown into the largest non-profit source of funding for breast cancer research, community and advocacy programs.
The Race for the Cure is a method by which the Susan G Komen foundation brings people together to raise money for their programs and donations. Donors pledge to donate based on laps walked (or run). My family is part of a team called the Care Bears which participates yearly at their local Race for the Cure event, in honor and support of my Grandmother and other survivors in our family.
Find more information at komen.org.
The kwindie Breast Cancer Awareness Collection
10% of profits from sales of the Breast Cancer Awareness Collection will be donated to the Komen Foundation, by way of the Care Bears RFTC team. Please check out the items below!







