Fact: In her lifetime, one in seven women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.

Fact: A women is diagnosed with breast cancer an average of every two and a half minutes.

Fact: It is estimated that 211,240 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and about 40,410 will die in 2005.

Fact: The estimated 40,410 deaths from breast cancer in 2005 will account for about 15 percent of all cancer-related deaths in women in the nation.

Pink is Our Color

A pink ribbon adorns the labels of Andy Boy products that you find in grocery stores across the country. This is one of the ways the company is helping to raise awareness for breast cancer. Andy Boy’s generous donations to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (bcrfcure.org) support innovative breast cancer research. It is our shared goal to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime.

Can you help join us in our efforts by supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation? Click Here

The link between a heathy diet and a healthier life is an important one to share. Embrace the joy of eating five or more fruits and vegetables a day. It’s a great thing to do for your body. By being aware of the fight and what you can do for yourself and your family, can perhaps prevent the tragedy of breast cancer.

Did you know?

• The biggest risk factors for breast cancer are being a woman and aging.
• Women are at higher risk if they are obese, especially after menopause.
• Women are at a higher risk for breast cancer if they consume two or more alcoholic drinks per day.

Don’t Forget:

Do A Monthly Breast Self Exam
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.