Dear Friend,

As a breast cancer survivor, I want to personally thank you for your support and tell you how important it is. With early detection and treatment the chance of surviving breast cancer can be over ninety percent. Despite this fact, here are some statistics about breast cancer that everyone should know:

• One woman in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 55.
• Nearly seventy percent of all breast cancers are found through breast self-exams, but not all lumps are detectable by touch. We recommend regular mammograms and monthly breast self-exams.
• Eight out of ten breast lumps are not cancerous. If you find a lump, don’t panic – call your doctor for an appointment.

The Breast Cancer Relief Foundation supports education, prevention, medical assistance and relief, and innovative research programs in order to reduce the incidence of breast cancer throughout the world. TBCRF is also committed to assisting patients, survivors, and their families in coping with the personal devastation caused by breast cancer.

Thank you for your generous support, your gifts can provide another chance for life.

With my deepest gratitude,

Annis D. Tarver, Ph.D.
President