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Learn about Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of

cancer in North American women. 

It is a leading cause of cancer death,

second only to lung cancer. 

Simply being a woman and getting older

puts someone at risk for breast cancer.

 

Visit the Baystate Comprehensive Breast Center for more information

 

Did you know….

  • Of the five or six most important recent developments in breast cancer research, Baystate researchers took part in four.  

 

  • Since 1994, Rays of Hope has funded over 36 important breast cancer research studies.

 

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