Get Up And Do Something: Breast cancer prevention: What every woman should know

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Breast cancer prevention: What every woman should know Oct 17th 2012, 11:29 Few diseases stir up fear like breast cancer. After all, one in eight women will get it in her lifetime: "We all know someone who's had it," says Dr. Barbara Levy, vice president for health policy for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). But just how scared should we be? And do we really know how to protect ourselves? To find out, Health magazine — with ACOG's help — conducted an exclusive survey of 753 readers and 1,248 OB-GYNs. What we found was startling: Even smart women like you have big misconceptions about this disease. Here's what you think when it comes to breast cancer, what doctors want you to know — and the news that could save your life.

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