Let us make sure we keep what our mammas gave us!!!!
CARE ABOUT YOUR BREASTS’ HEALTH
In many countries around the world, October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the leading cancer in Ghana at 15% according to sources from Korle Bu Teaching hospital (KBTH). In a study at this hospital in 2007, Dr Clegg Lamptey found that 57% of those who presented with breast cancer had advance cancers with average tumor size about 6x7 centimeters. Another interesting finding by his and two other studies- (Mammocare and Komfo Anokye teaching hospital) is that compared to a country like USA, the age of developing breast cancer was younger in Ghanaians- average age is between 40-49years compared to 60 years in the USA. In a joint Kumasi/USA study, the type of breast cancer found in Ghanaian women were similar to those found in African American women, however, the Ghanaian women had cancers which tended to be locally advanced. All this information shows that Ghanaian women need to take personal measures so that there is early detection and treatment of this terrible cancer. Information or knowledge is POWER, and so it is important to be informed. All women need to know that early detection is the BEST PROTECTION.
WHAT IS BREAST CANCER? (BC)
Cancer is a disease which is causes by normal cells becoming abnormal and growing out of control. It can occur in every organ of your body and if it occurs in the breast it is called Breast cancer. Cells growing fast form a mass called a tumor. Not all tumors are cancers. Some are benign or not cancerous. The cancerous ones are also known as malignant because they can spread to other parts of the body.
SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER
Early stages of breast cancer may not show any symptoms or signs. As it grows symptoms may include
A new lump or mass in the breast. (That is why it is important to know what your breasts feel like!!)
Changes in the skin, size or shape of the breast
Discharge from the nipple not associated with breast feeding
Flaky, red, or swollen skin on the breast
A nipple that starts discharging blood, or is very tender or turns inwards (some people have inward turned nipples all their lives)
Unexplained pain in breast or nipple that does not go away. (Pain is not a common symptom of breast cancer unless it has spread)
WHO GETS BREAST CANCER?
All women are at risk but more so those above the age of 40years. There are also certain factors which affects your risk of developing breast cancer. Some of these one cannot do anything to change, but there are others that one can influence.
WHAT RAISES A WOMAN’S CHANCE OF GETTING BC? (Risk Factors)
Although these have been discovered, some women with some of these risk factors do not develop breast cancer, and some women who get breast cancer have no apparent risk factors. There seems to be a combination of inherited factors (genetics) and environmental factors that lead to this and many other diseases. Some of these factors include
Being a woman
Getting older (Over 50years)
Have had previous breast cancer
Have never had children or had your first child after age 30 years
Started your period or menses before age 12years or reached menopause after age 50 years
Having close family relatives- mother, sister, daughter who have had breast cancer or ovarian cancer
Have been treated with radiation therapy to the breast or chest in the past
Have used hormone replacement treatment for more than 5years (Used to treat menopause symptoms)
You are overweight
You drink alcohol daily
Being physically inactive
Have a genetic condition involving mutation of genes known as BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.
Some of the above conditions you cannot personally change but others you can influence by life style changes. For example to prevent breast cancer you can
Stay healthy by maintaining a healthy weight
Exercising regularly and staying physically active
Avoid the use of Hormone Replacement therapy (HRT). Find other ways of treating menopausal symptoms
Limit the amount of alcohol that you drink
PRACTICE EARLY DETECTION by taking CONTROL of your breast health. When breast cancer is picked up early, the 5 year survival rate is more than 98%.The American Cancer Society- a trusted organization has recommended the following screening methods
At Age 20 years:
You can choose to do breast self-examination (BSE). It is good to find out how this is done by talking to your health provider, it is usually done in the shower, lying down or standing in front of a mirror. If you are taught, then you can be comfortable doing this by yourself.
Between 20-39 years
Have a health professional do a clinical breast exam (CBE) on you every 3 years or even sooner. This is a breast exam done on you by a trained health provider.
Age 40 years and above:
Have yearly clinical breast exams and mammograms. If you cannot afford a yearly mammogram you can stretch it to every 2 years. It takes about two years for a tumor/mass to grow big enough to cause symptoms for women in their 40s, but for women in their 70s it may take four years.
Even then, 10% of all breast cancers may not be detected by a mammogram. If a mammogram is abnormal, or your breast is dense, a doctor may recommend ultrasound or MRI of the breasts.
WHAT IS A MAMMOGRAM?
A mammogram is a low dose x-ray of your breasts that is able to detect small changes or lumps which are too small or too deep to be felt by you. They are safe, quick and may just be mildly uncomfortable due to the fact that your breasts will be squeezed between two plates of the machine. The squeeze is important to flatten the breast tissue and give a good reading.
TIPS FOR A BETTER MAMMOGRAM
When you go for the mammogram make sure you wipe off any powder, cream or deodorant from under your arms and your breasts as these may interfere with the mammogram
Drink sufficient water to keep you well hydrated before the exam
If your breast gets tender during your monthly period/menses, then the best time to have a mammogram done may be one week after your period ends.
Let your doctor know of any symptoms or problems you have before the exam
If your last mammogram was done at a different place or you have a copy of your previous mammograms, then take them with you so that the new one could be compared to the previous ones
REMEMBER, MAMMOGRAMS LEAD TO EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER, AND EARLY DETECTION LEADS TO EARLY TREATMENT WHICH LEADS TO HIGHER SURVIVAL RATES FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS.
A few women have told me that they do not want to get a mammogram because they would rather not know they have breast cancer. I think that is acting like the proverbial ostrich who sticks its head in the sand but the rest of the body is exposed. When breast cancer is discovered late, it may have spread to other parts of the body and the cancer cells strangle the other cells in other organs or parts of the body, causing a lot of pain for the victims. It is not a pleasant situation to be in. It is a painful death. To avoid all this and have your piece of mind, get a mammogram done. There are several health facilities and free standing radiological imaging centers available in Accra, Kumasi, Cape Coast and other regional capitals.
GET YOUR MAMMOGRAM DONE AND YOU MAY SAVE YOUR BREASTS
Dr. Barbara Entsuah (Nee Amoo-Lamptey)
Family Medicine Specialist
Florida.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Free breast cancer screening in Lagos
The exercise aims to encourage regular clinical breast exams, self checks and promote knowledge and awareness of the disease
As part of its activities to create awareness during the month of October, which is breast cancer awareness month worldwide, Stand up to Cancer Naija (SU2CN), a non-profit advocacy group, will conduct free clinical breast exams for women of all ages in Lagos.
SU2CN is a movement reaching out to a world affected either directly or indirectly by breast cancer. The organisation preaches early detection and awareness as means of fighting the disease.
SU2CN is made up of young professionals in Nigeria. The executives include: Constant Asabia, a senior special adviser to the Ondo State Governor; Synthia Japhet, the secretary to the country director of FAO at the UN; and Caleb Egweonu, a cancer advocate and the brain behind the initiative, whose aunt died from Breast Cancer.
Previous SU2CN events were the bowling for boobs, an event which took place in Abuja. The event was supported by Nollywood professionals such as Ini Edo, and Uche Jombo, and Uti Nwachukwu of the Big Brother Africa fame, who joined hands to raise funds for breast cancer patients.
Statistics from the free breast cancer screening held in Abuja earlier in August, 2011, showed that about 20 percent of females in attendance had breast lumps.
The screening in Lagos is set to take place on October 29, 2011 at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos from 11am to 6pm.
SU2CN ambassadors such as singer/song writer EVAEZI; Nma Isiwu (Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Tourism 2011), Stella Damasus, Oge Okoye, Nikki Laoye, Weird MC, Ufuoma Ejenobor and others will be participating in the event.
Members of the public are also urged to donate to combat breast cancer and provide regular screening centres around the country. Emails can be sent to standup2cancernaija@gmail.com for further enquiries.
As part of its activities to create awareness during the month of October, which is breast cancer awareness month worldwide, Stand up to Cancer Naija (SU2CN), a non-profit advocacy group, will conduct free clinical breast exams for women of all ages in Lagos.
SU2CN is a movement reaching out to a world affected either directly or indirectly by breast cancer. The organisation preaches early detection and awareness as means of fighting the disease.
SU2CN is made up of young professionals in Nigeria. The executives include: Constant Asabia, a senior special adviser to the Ondo State Governor; Synthia Japhet, the secretary to the country director of FAO at the UN; and Caleb Egweonu, a cancer advocate and the brain behind the initiative, whose aunt died from Breast Cancer.
Previous SU2CN events were the bowling for boobs, an event which took place in Abuja. The event was supported by Nollywood professionals such as Ini Edo, and Uche Jombo, and Uti Nwachukwu of the Big Brother Africa fame, who joined hands to raise funds for breast cancer patients.
Statistics from the free breast cancer screening held in Abuja earlier in August, 2011, showed that about 20 percent of females in attendance had breast lumps.
The screening in Lagos is set to take place on October 29, 2011 at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos from 11am to 6pm.
SU2CN ambassadors such as singer/song writer EVAEZI; Nma Isiwu (Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Tourism 2011), Stella Damasus, Oge Okoye, Nikki Laoye, Weird MC, Ufuoma Ejenobor and others will be participating in the event.
Members of the public are also urged to donate to combat breast cancer and provide regular screening centres around the country. Emails can be sent to standup2cancernaija@gmail.com for further enquiries.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Breast Cancer survivor walks to raise money for research
“Somewhere in the world, a woman dies from breast cancer every 69 seconds,” said Marilyn Norris, a breast cancer survivor. The Casualty Assistance Team leader at Fort Gordon was the guest speaker at the Garden City Chapter of Federally Employed Women’s monthly program held Oct. 11 in the Signal Towers Fish Bowl Conference Room.
The Army veteran and mother of two was diagnosed with breast cancer 14 years ago.
“I went in for my regular mammogram as I did every year when I was a Soldier,” explained Norris. “I was told the results were abnormal and I was sent to University Hospital in Augusta for a follow up appointment and biopsy.”
“I felt normal,” recalls Norris. “I didn’t have any pain or other symptoms at the time.”
The former Youth Challenge Academy platoon leader underwent surgery and radiation treatments. Today, she considers herself an advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness. Her personal story appears with other breast cancer survivors in Marcie Curry’s book, “Be a Strong Blessing.”
The court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children in Georgia, participates annually in the Susan G. Komen three-day 60 miles Breast Cancer Walk which is held throughout the United States.
“I committed myself to walk in Atlanta, Ga., and to raise a minimum of $2,300 to help fight breast cancer,” said Norris. I started my own team this year – ‘Strong Blessing.’ We walk because we must; we are strong because the journey demands it. Together in body and united in spirit, we lay down our footsteps for this.”
Norris, who is also the first vice president/secretary of Cher Best Sister’s Only Club, a local civic organization, has participated in the Relay for Life, Miracle Mile.
This event sponsored the local Survivor’s Night of Fashion where cancer survivors modeled in the program to raise funds for breast cancer research and cancer care.
“It’s important to me to raise money to help fund research for breast cancer because I am a survivor and I know the fight and everyone deserves a lifetime,” said Norris. “Together we can work to put an end to breast cancer.”
For more information or to make a donation to the Breast Cancer 3-day, contact Marilyn Norris at (706) 466-2233 or visit the website: http://www.the3day.org/.
The Army veteran and mother of two was diagnosed with breast cancer 14 years ago.
“I went in for my regular mammogram as I did every year when I was a Soldier,” explained Norris. “I was told the results were abnormal and I was sent to University Hospital in Augusta for a follow up appointment and biopsy.”
“I felt normal,” recalls Norris. “I didn’t have any pain or other symptoms at the time.”
The former Youth Challenge Academy platoon leader underwent surgery and radiation treatments. Today, she considers herself an advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness. Her personal story appears with other breast cancer survivors in Marcie Curry’s book, “Be a Strong Blessing.”
The court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children in Georgia, participates annually in the Susan G. Komen three-day 60 miles Breast Cancer Walk which is held throughout the United States.
“I committed myself to walk in Atlanta, Ga., and to raise a minimum of $2,300 to help fight breast cancer,” said Norris. I started my own team this year – ‘Strong Blessing.’ We walk because we must; we are strong because the journey demands it. Together in body and united in spirit, we lay down our footsteps for this.”
Norris, who is also the first vice president/secretary of Cher Best Sister’s Only Club, a local civic organization, has participated in the Relay for Life, Miracle Mile.
This event sponsored the local Survivor’s Night of Fashion where cancer survivors modeled in the program to raise funds for breast cancer research and cancer care.
“It’s important to me to raise money to help fund research for breast cancer because I am a survivor and I know the fight and everyone deserves a lifetime,” said Norris. “Together we can work to put an end to breast cancer.”
For more information or to make a donation to the Breast Cancer 3-day, contact Marilyn Norris at (706) 466-2233 or visit the website: http://www.the3day.org/.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Breast cancer awareness: ANGELS to the rescue
CANTON — Real angels don’t wear halos. At least, not yet.
Real angels wear purple. They smile brilliantly and their love shines even brighter.
Real angels work to make their community a better place. They give time and effort to be sure that every woman has the support system she needs to find resources and courage to face her fears about breast cancer.
Real angels hold your hand, cry with you, hug you and laugh with you.
Mercy Medical Center has those kinds of angels — honest-to-goodness, real-life ANGELs.
Mercy’s ANGEL (African American women Nurturing and Giving Each other Life) Network, a group of black women committed to raising breast cancer awareness, is 75 volunteers strong and counting. Together, the women involved are changing the lives across the county by encouraging early detection through annual mammograms and monthly self examinations.
Diane Wofsey, nurse coordinator for the Mercy Breast Care Center, has seen how dramatically the ANGELs have impacted the county in the seven years since the network began.
“It used to be that I could count on one hand the number of African American women who came in for breast exams each month,” Wofsey said. “Now, I get more than 10 each week. That says a lot about these ladies here. That shows how much they care for each other and their community.”
SHARE, INSPIRE
The ANGEL Network mission is simple: Spread the word.
Volunteers with the ANGEL Network work through their churches, clubs, neighborhoods, community organizations, local breast cancer awareness events and health fairs to spread the word about the importance of early detection. That’s a critical message, especially for black women.
According to Wofsey, the breast cancer mortality rate for black women is higher than that of white women even though black women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Black women, also, are more likely than white women to get breast cancer at younger ages.
Those reasons make annual mammograms and monthly self exams critical.
Nearly all of the women volunteering through ANGEL Network are not breast cancer survivors. Many of them have close friends and relatives who have battled cancer, but most of them volunteer because they want to help someone else.
They volunteer because they care.“You know what it is?” ANGEL Ravene Allison said of what drives the volunteers. “It’s love. If everybody would just love everybody, we wouldn’t have any problems.”
It’s true, ANGEL Jonnie Smith Jackson said.
“We just want to reach out,” Smith Jackson said. “We just want to help someone. If we can help one person, it’s worth it.”
ANGELS, SISTERS
Mercy’s ANGEL Network is as big as it is today because of three women.
Nearly a decade ago, Wofsey attended a conference in Washington D.C. and heard about the only chapter of the ANGEL Network, a program that was started in Colorado.
Inspired by what she heard, Wofsey returned home and began to work on securing the resources to implement the program through Mercy Medical Center.
Finally, after two years, she was ready to get things started and she, along with only two ANGELs, began the arduous task of raising breast cancer awareness and creating the support network.
Seven years and 73 ANGELs later, Mercy’s program is going strong and getting stronger. It’s exceeded Wofsey’s greatest expectations and it’s been able to do that because it’s about more than volunteering.
It’s about sisterhood.
“We white women, we have no idea what ‘sisterhood’ is,” Wofsey said with a grin. “I’ve walked through the airport with some of these ladies and they are hugging everyone. I think, ‘you can’t possibly know all of these people.’”
ANGEL Joanne McPherson wrapped an arm around Wofsey’s shoulders and gave her a squeeze.
“She’s a sista in training,” McPherson said with a laugh.
In all honesty, McPherson said, the women who volunteer through the ANGEL Network are able to do what they do because of Wofsey. The ANGELs may be driven by a passion for their community and love for their neighbors, but they are inspired by Wofsey’s own passion for the program.
“She really inspires us,” McPherson said. “She got us going and she keeps us going.”
Smith Jackson believes in the power of the ANGEL Network. The enthusiasm and passion of all the ladies who volunteer is contagious. You can’t help but find inspiration and friendship in this group.
They are, after all, just trying to make the world a better place.
“We’re just trying to earn our wings,” Smith Jackson said with a laugh.
For more information about Mercy’s ANGEL Network and its volunteer opportunities call Diane Wofsey at 330-580-4727.
Real angels wear purple. They smile brilliantly and their love shines even brighter.
Real angels work to make their community a better place. They give time and effort to be sure that every woman has the support system she needs to find resources and courage to face her fears about breast cancer.
Real angels hold your hand, cry with you, hug you and laugh with you.
Mercy Medical Center has those kinds of angels — honest-to-goodness, real-life ANGELs.
Mercy’s ANGEL (African American women Nurturing and Giving Each other Life) Network, a group of black women committed to raising breast cancer awareness, is 75 volunteers strong and counting. Together, the women involved are changing the lives across the county by encouraging early detection through annual mammograms and monthly self examinations.
Diane Wofsey, nurse coordinator for the Mercy Breast Care Center, has seen how dramatically the ANGELs have impacted the county in the seven years since the network began.
“It used to be that I could count on one hand the number of African American women who came in for breast exams each month,” Wofsey said. “Now, I get more than 10 each week. That says a lot about these ladies here. That shows how much they care for each other and their community.”
SHARE, INSPIRE
The ANGEL Network mission is simple: Spread the word.
Volunteers with the ANGEL Network work through their churches, clubs, neighborhoods, community organizations, local breast cancer awareness events and health fairs to spread the word about the importance of early detection. That’s a critical message, especially for black women.
According to Wofsey, the breast cancer mortality rate for black women is higher than that of white women even though black women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Black women, also, are more likely than white women to get breast cancer at younger ages.
Those reasons make annual mammograms and monthly self exams critical.
Nearly all of the women volunteering through ANGEL Network are not breast cancer survivors. Many of them have close friends and relatives who have battled cancer, but most of them volunteer because they want to help someone else.
They volunteer because they care.“You know what it is?” ANGEL Ravene Allison said of what drives the volunteers. “It’s love. If everybody would just love everybody, we wouldn’t have any problems.”
It’s true, ANGEL Jonnie Smith Jackson said.
“We just want to reach out,” Smith Jackson said. “We just want to help someone. If we can help one person, it’s worth it.”
ANGELS, SISTERS
Mercy’s ANGEL Network is as big as it is today because of three women.
Nearly a decade ago, Wofsey attended a conference in Washington D.C. and heard about the only chapter of the ANGEL Network, a program that was started in Colorado.
Inspired by what she heard, Wofsey returned home and began to work on securing the resources to implement the program through Mercy Medical Center.
Finally, after two years, she was ready to get things started and she, along with only two ANGELs, began the arduous task of raising breast cancer awareness and creating the support network.
Seven years and 73 ANGELs later, Mercy’s program is going strong and getting stronger. It’s exceeded Wofsey’s greatest expectations and it’s been able to do that because it’s about more than volunteering.
It’s about sisterhood.
“We white women, we have no idea what ‘sisterhood’ is,” Wofsey said with a grin. “I’ve walked through the airport with some of these ladies and they are hugging everyone. I think, ‘you can’t possibly know all of these people.’”
ANGEL Joanne McPherson wrapped an arm around Wofsey’s shoulders and gave her a squeeze.
“She’s a sista in training,” McPherson said with a laugh.
In all honesty, McPherson said, the women who volunteer through the ANGEL Network are able to do what they do because of Wofsey. The ANGELs may be driven by a passion for their community and love for their neighbors, but they are inspired by Wofsey’s own passion for the program.
“She really inspires us,” McPherson said. “She got us going and she keeps us going.”
Smith Jackson believes in the power of the ANGEL Network. The enthusiasm and passion of all the ladies who volunteer is contagious. You can’t help but find inspiration and friendship in this group.
They are, after all, just trying to make the world a better place.
“We’re just trying to earn our wings,” Smith Jackson said with a laugh.
For more information about Mercy’s ANGEL Network and its volunteer opportunities call Diane Wofsey at 330-580-4727.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Keith Urban Donates Custom Guitar for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
of "Taste of Country Blog"
Keith Urban will donate a customized Fender guitar to the Susan G. Komen for The Cure for auction in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The black guitar with pink ribbon adorning the body will be available to bidders at the end of the month, after Urban has played it at each of this month’s shows.
According to a press release on his website, Urban specially requested the guitar from Fender as a way to acknowledge October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The ‘Long Hot Summer’ singer is just one of the country stars actively supporting this month’s cause. Last Friday, Jason Aldean raised $315,000 during a sold out show in Roanoke, Va. Martina McBride will flip a switch to turn the Empire State Building in New York City pink on Oct. 14, and will play Grand Ole Opry pink on Oct. 22 during a concert to honor breast cancer survivors.
Keith Urban will donate a customized Fender guitar to the Susan G. Komen for The Cure for auction in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The black guitar with pink ribbon adorning the body will be available to bidders at the end of the month, after Urban has played it at each of this month’s shows. According to a press release on his website, Urban specially requested the guitar from Fender as a way to acknowledge October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
The ‘Long Hot Summer’ singer is just one of the country stars actively supporting this month’s cause. Last Friday, Jason Aldean raised $315,000 during a sold out show in Roanoke, Va. Martina McBride will flip a switch to turn the Empire State Building in New York City pink on Oct. 14, and will play Grand Ole Opry pink on Oct. 22 during a concert to honor breast cancer survivors.
Programs, science aid early detection of breast cancer
Written by
Anna Sudar
Advocate ReporterNEWARK -- The American Cancer Society estimates about 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer sometime during their lifetime.
But this startling fact is accompanied by another, more hopeful statistic: There are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.The breast cancer mortality rate has been declining in recent years, said Dr. Joseph Fondriest, chairman of the department of radiology at Licking County Memorial Hospital. One of the main reasons for the change has been increased awareness of the disease.
Awareness leads more women to do self-examinations and get annual mammograms, which help doctors catch the disease in the beginning stages.
"Successful treatment depends on early detection," Fondriest said.
Fondriest spoke Tuesday at a meeting of the Newark Rotary Club about some of the newest technologies in detecting and treating the disease, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
"(At LMHS), we stay at the forefront with the technology for diagnosing breast cancer," he said.
One major change has been the shift from film mammography to digital mammography, Fondriest said.
Digital mammograms have a much higher resolution and show much clearer images of breast tissue, he said. Studies show digital mammograms have a higher cancer detection rate.
"(LMHS) has been completely digital for four years," Fondriest said.
Digital mammograms also allow physicians to do computer-aided detection, which uses computer software to read mammograms and highlight problem areas.
"European studies looking at computer-aided detection equate it to having a second radiologist review each mammogram," Fondriest said.
If an abnormality is found in the breast tissue, doctors must determine if it is cancerous.
"The majority of things found are not breast cancer; about 60 to 90 percent of lesions are benign," he said. "It's important to be able to biopsy lesions in minimally invasive way."
In the past, biopsies required surgery, but now physicians can use a three-stage needle to get a tissue sample or remove the lesion, Fondriest said.
"There is no scar, a minimal risk of infection, it takes virtually minutes to perform and the patient can resume regular activities," he said.
If the lesion is determined to be cancer, it is important for doctors to see if the cancer has spread beyond the breast.
By performing a sentinel node biopsy, doctors can test one of the primary lymph nodes and determine if the disease has spread without having to test each lymph node, he said."Although we can't prevent cancer, we're making advances to help detect and diagnose breast cancer earlier and also minimize patient discomfort," he said.
Fondriest said he tells women to have their first mammogram at 35 and start having them annually at age 40.
This is also recommended by the American Cancer Society and the Mayo Clinic, he added.
"It has been discussed it can be delayed until after they hit 50, but that goes against what a lot of medical professionals say," he said.
He encouraged men and women to spread the word that early detection saves lives.
"Everyone has to be aware that breast cancer is out there and to see their physicians and openly discuss the risk," he said.
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