Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mammography Recommendations [SPONSORED]
The lifetime risk of developing breast cancer in women living to age 85 is one in eight (or 12.5 percent).
Mammography is the only current screening proven effective in reducing overall mortality in the general population. If detected early by mammography, the prognosis of beating breast cancer is excellent.
For the general population, the recommendation is to have a baseline examination at age 34, followed by annual mammograms beginning at age 40. Annual mammograms are recommended until age 90.
For women with a family history of breast cancer, the risk increases dramatically. These women should have annual mammograms beginning at age 30. Certain high risk women, including those with a know defect of the BRCA genes, multiple first degree relatives with breast and ovarian cancer, a history of chest radiation at n early age and other risk factors are encouraged to start annual mammography screening as early as 25 years of age.
Rely on your primary care physician to determine your individual risk assessment and an appropriate screening mammography schedule.
This information provided by NCMC and Banner Health.
Greeley Stampede 2013 Schedule of Events
2013 Greeley Stampede Demolition Derby Gears Up July 7th
The Greeley Stampede is coming up, and you know what that means. Corndogs, cowboy hats, concerts, and cars. One of the best parts of the 10-day festival is the demolition derby. Hundreds (yes, hundreds) of drivers will partake in the destructive chaos. This year's demolition derby will take place on July 7th at 2:00 PM, and tickets cost $20-25.
Enjoy The History of Centennial Village Museum During The Greeley Stampede
2013 Greeley Stampede 4th Of July Parade Route & Information
Sleigh Riders Invited Back To The Worlds Largest 4th Of July Parade
Greeley Stampede Announces Grand Marshals
Yesterday the Greeley Stampede announced Bill and Sharon Farr as the 2013 Greeley Stampede Grand Marshals. Bill Farr is a fourth generation Greeley native and the third generation in his family, including Harry W. Farr and W.D. Farr, to be chosen as a Grand Marshal. He and his family