University of North Carolina Athletics
Educate and Advocate: The Fight Against Breast Cancer
February 11, 2021 | Women's Basketball
Throughout the 2020-21 campaign, the UNC women's basketball team will highlight various causes, dedicating the season to advocating for and bringing awareness to issues that are near and dear to the Tar Heel student-athletes and coaching staff.
UNC takes on Pitt this Sunday, and the team has dedicated the game to raising awareness around the fight against breast cancer.
Some facts about breast cancer:
• Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, accounting for an estimated 30 percent of all cancers diagnosed in women. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women. Approximately 13 percent of women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Men also can be diagnosed with breast cancer, with a lifetime risk of about 1 in 833. (Breastcancer.org)
• The North Carolina Breast Cancer Study opened in 1993 to investigate the causes of breast cancer in Black and white women in North Carolina. Today, it is one of the largest breast cancer resources for Black women in the United States. The Study is currently investigating how the causes, treatments and long-term outcomes of breast cancer differ between Black and white women. The goal is to identify approaches to address disparities that result in poorer outcomes for Black women.
(Unclineberger.org)
• The warning signs of breast cancer vary. Some people do not have any signs or symptoms at all. A person may find out she or he has breast cancer after a routine mammogram. (ncdhhs.gov)
Some possible warning signs of breast cancer are:
- A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area
- A change in the size or shape of the breast
- An abnormal discharge from the nipple
- A change in the color, feel, or texture
Some of these warning signs can happen with other conditions that are not cancer. If you have concerns, be sure to talk to your doctor right away. This is not a comprehensive list nor is it meant to be used as a diagnostic tool.
Screenings for breast cancer can include mammograms, clinical breast exams and breast self-exams. Talk to your doctor about which regular screening tests are right for you and when you should have them.
This week the team joined calls with current fighters and survivors and sent Valentine's Day cards to current patients at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The following organizations offer opportunities to make an impact.
• UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Kay Yow Cancer Fund
• Susan G. Komen
• BreastCancer.org
• Sisters Network Inc
Together we can keep fighting and raise awareness for breast cancer.
UNC takes on Pitt this Sunday, and the team has dedicated the game to raising awareness around the fight against breast cancer.
Some facts about breast cancer:
• Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, accounting for an estimated 30 percent of all cancers diagnosed in women. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for women. Approximately 13 percent of women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Men also can be diagnosed with breast cancer, with a lifetime risk of about 1 in 833. (Breastcancer.org)
• The North Carolina Breast Cancer Study opened in 1993 to investigate the causes of breast cancer in Black and white women in North Carolina. Today, it is one of the largest breast cancer resources for Black women in the United States. The Study is currently investigating how the causes, treatments and long-term outcomes of breast cancer differ between Black and white women. The goal is to identify approaches to address disparities that result in poorer outcomes for Black women.
(Unclineberger.org)
• The warning signs of breast cancer vary. Some people do not have any signs or symptoms at all. A person may find out she or he has breast cancer after a routine mammogram. (ncdhhs.gov)
Some possible warning signs of breast cancer are:
- A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area
- A change in the size or shape of the breast
- An abnormal discharge from the nipple
- A change in the color, feel, or texture
Some of these warning signs can happen with other conditions that are not cancer. If you have concerns, be sure to talk to your doctor right away. This is not a comprehensive list nor is it meant to be used as a diagnostic tool.
Screenings for breast cancer can include mammograms, clinical breast exams and breast self-exams. Talk to your doctor about which regular screening tests are right for you and when you should have them.
This week the team joined calls with current fighters and survivors and sent Valentine's Day cards to current patients at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The following organizations offer opportunities to make an impact.
• UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Kay Yow Cancer Fund
• Susan G. Komen
• BreastCancer.org
• Sisters Network Inc
Together we can keep fighting and raise awareness for breast cancer.
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