Risk Management Approach to Breast Cancer

Ag Guard is the prime corporate sponsor of Mom's Pink Tractor.
We provide risk management solutions to the Ag industry.
Let's apply a risk management approach to breast cancer.

Regular screening tests are the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.
Finding breast cancer early and getting treatment is essential to prevent death.
Determine your Risk. Genetics and environmental conditions (like working closely with solvents, herbicides, and pesticides) can increase your risk.
Work with your physician to use the latest risk assessment tools to understand your risks and plan a diagnostic routine
Get annual mammograms!
Breast cancer strikes 1 out of every 8 women, but women with early detected cancers have better than a 95% chance of being cured using simpler treatments.

Find Screening Near You:

CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides screening information nationwide and can assist with funding if you are uninsured or underinsured.

Great Resources:

Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance's (LBCA) mission is to raise awareness of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) and its unique characteristics; to be the go-to source for information on ILC and clinical trials, to foster partnerships, and to promote more ILC research.

Mammography Quality Standards Act and MQSA Program.

Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Assessment Calculator asks questions to help inform you about your probability of developing breast cancer.

Dense Breast Info is the world's leading website about the special risks associated with dense breasts.

Do you Know Your Lemons? A refreshing way to learn about breast health self-exams.

Special October Awareness Days

October 1-4 Pink Week
October 13 Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 15 Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day
October 17-23 Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week
October 18 National Mammography Day
October 25 Wear It Pink Day