As breast cancer awareness month comes to an end it’s important to continue to raise awareness and fight against breast cancer all year long. Breast Cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. In 2024, an estimate of over new 300,000 cases were diagnosed, which is just over 15% of the total cancer cases.
People may experience different symptoms of Breast Cancer. These symptoms may include:
Now, when it comes to getting tested for Breast Cancer, there are multiple stages where the cancer can be diagnosed at. There are 5 stages of breast cancer, and each stage indicates how advanced the cancer is.
Stage 0
The beginning stage shows the cancer has not spread to healthy tissue around it.
Stage 1
Indicates the cancerous cells have spread to healthy nearby breast tissue but is still a very small area.
Stage 2
Shows a small area of the breast has cancer cells and has grown larger.
Stage 3
Reveals the cancer has spread further into the breast & lymph nodes, and/or indicates a tumor of any size in the breast or muscle/chest wall.
Stage 4
The most advanced stage shows the cancerous cells have spread to areas beyond the breast, such as lungs, bones, etc.
Scheduling yearly mammograms and performing monthly self-checks are extremely important for catching breast cancer early. By having the right employee benefits program, you ensure that you or your employees have the proper medical coverage if needed.
We work with you to create a customizable Benefits Program best suited for your company’s needs. If you have any questions regarding your benefits package reach out to TSIB and speak with one of our Benefit Consultants.
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