REGISTER ON-LINE for the 11th Annual Komen Acadiana Race for the Cure!
The 11th Annual Acadiana Race for the Cure is Saturday, March 20, 2010 - that's only 4 months away!
Komen Acadiana is excited to announce a change of venue for the Race for the Cure - Girard Park! Due to the tremendous support of our community through race participation, we have outgrown the downtown venue.
With 9,445 participants, we broke both participant and revenue records for the 3rd year in a row during 2009 Race for the Cure; we hope to do the same at the 2010 Race for the Cure! To do so, we need your help - please register to participate as an individual or, even better - start a TEAM!
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® announces
The Komen College Scholarship Program
For more information, click here.
Louisiana #1 in the Highest Rate of Breast Cancer Mortality in the Nation
Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, with larger decreases in women younger than 50. These decreases are believed to be the result of earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment.
Based on 2005 data released by the National Cancer Institute this year, Louisiana is #1 in the highest rate of breast cancer mortality in the United States. (U.S. deaths: 25.5 per 100,000; Louisiana deaths: 29.8 per 100,000)
In addition, four of the parishes in the Komen Acadiana service area have a higher rate of breast cancer mortality than the national average. These include: Iberia, Lafayette, Vermilion & Acadia.
The six Komen affiliates in Louisiana awarded over 1.3 million dollars in education, screening & treatment grants in 2008. We are proud of our work throughout the state, but these latest statistics prove that we still have a lot of work to do.
No matter what your age, sex, race or socio-economic status, we encourage you to be familiar with Komen's recommendations for breast health because breast cancer does not discriminate.
Komen's Breast Health Recommendations:
- KNOW YOUR RISK by learning about your family health history and talking to your health care provider about your own personal risk.
- GET SCREENED. Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk. Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk. Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40.
- KNOW WHAT IS NORMAL FOR YOU. Know how your breasts look and feel and report any changes to your health care provider right away.
- MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES that may reduce your risk of breast cancer.
