October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is breast cancer awareness month. According to recent statistics, about 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 61,000 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer (data from www.breastcancer.org. Sep 30, 2016). It is extremely important for women to do monthly self- breast exams and have the recommended medical screenings to aide in early detection. A wonderful resource for breast cancer information is The National Breast Cancer Foundation, INC. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, the foundation is offering a free guide about breast health to every one who requests it. Michigan Reproductive Medicine is dedicated to helping women diagnosed with cancer to learn about fertility preservation. In fact, we are pioneers in egg freezing and have offered oncofertility services for many years. We counsel women on their fertility options when faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Mersol-Barg is always available in these types of situations because time is of the essence. Learn more on our Michigan Reproductive Medicine webpage about preserving your fertility when faced with cancer.