Breast cancer awareness month, October, is reminding people of the importance of proper insurance in order to protect themselves, their businesses, and their financial wellbeing in the case that they should receive a cancer diagnosis. Current statistics show that one out of every eight women will receive a diagnosis of breast cancer in their lifetimes, and the impact on their financial lives can be catastrophic. The Macmillan Cancer Support Charity’s data shows that among all cancer sufferers, 36 percent must face a significant decrease in their household income following a…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month; A fresh look at a three-pronged approach to personal cancer protection
Though cancer is a frightening and potentially devastating illness that affects millions of families across the country and around the world, many Americans are learning how to take action to protect themselves as much as they can from the impact of this disease. This effort has three stages and, in the unfortunate event that cancer should occur, it ensures that its impact on your life, that of your family, and on your future will be kept as low as possible. The first step is prevention. A healthy lifestyle, including choices…
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