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Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in men and women. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted) and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer. However breast cancer mortality worldwide is just 25% greater than that of lung cancer in women. In 2005, breast cancer caused 502,000 deaths worldwide (7% of cancer deaths; almost 1% of all deaths). The number of cases worldwide has significantly increased since the 1970s, a phenomenon partly blamed on modern lifestyles in the Western world.

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Reps. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., center, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, to discuss the new mammogram guidelines. From left are, Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Myrick, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. and Rep. Jean Schmidt, R- Ohio. Myrick is a breast cancer is a breast cancer survivor.

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Reps. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., center, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, to discuss the new mammogram guidelines. From left are, Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Myrick, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. and Rep. Jean Schmidt, R- Ohio. Myrick is a breast cancer is a breast cancer survivor.

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Graphic shows the rise of male breast cancer rates since.

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Graphic shows the rise of male breast cancer rates since.

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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) shares a moment with Fran Garfinkle (R) of Bethesda, Maryland, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and currently receiving Medicare and Social Security, during an East Room event November 13, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. The event focused on the issues older women facing in the health insurance market.

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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) shares a moment with Fran Garfinkle (R) of Bethesda, Maryland, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and currently receiving Medicare and Social Security, during an East Room event November 13, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. The event focused on the issues older women facing in the health insurance market.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda, left, and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Ava and Julian, center, in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II left ventricular heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda, left, and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Ava and Julian, center, in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II left ventricular heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Julian and Ava, left, in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Julian and Ava, left, in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children,18-month-old twins Julian, left, and Ava, and 3-year-old twins Miranda, right, and Javier in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump, which is seen around her waist, has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children,18-month-old twins Julian, left, and Ava, and 3-year-old twins Miranda, right, and Javier in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump, which is seen around her waist, has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

AP 

In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 18-month-old twins Ava and Julian, left, and 3-year-old twins Miranda, right, and Javier in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 18-month-old twins Ava and Julian, left, and 3-year-old twins Miranda, right, and Javier in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

AP 

In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda, left, and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Ava, center, and Julian in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda, left, and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Ava, center, and Julian in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, who developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins, poses at her home in Durham, N.C. The HeartMate II heart pump, which is seen around her waist, has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, who developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins, poses at her home in Durham, N.C. The HeartMate II heart pump, which is seen around her waist, has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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This undated booking mug made available by the McLennan County Sheriff shows, Trista Joy Lathern, 24, who authorities say lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged. McLennan County sheriff's investigator James Pack says in court records that Lathern shaved her head to look like a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy.

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This undated booking mug made available by the McLennan County Sheriff shows, Trista Joy Lathern, 24, who authorities say lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged. McLennan County sheriff's investigator James Pack says in court records that Lathern shaved her head to look like a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy.

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Filipino supporters join the 'walk as one' for breast cancer in Manila on November 8, 2009. The event is part of a worldwide campaign dubbed 'Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer' to help raise financial support for poor victims and raise awareness to the public.

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Filipino supporters join the 'walk as one' for breast cancer in Manila on November 8, 2009. The event is part of a worldwide campaign dubbed 'Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer' to help raise financial support for poor victims and raise awareness to the public.

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Filipino supporters join the 'walk as one' for breast cancer in Manila on November 8, 2009. The event is part of a worldwide campaign dubbed 'Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer' to help raise financial support for poor victims and raise awareness to the public.

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Filipino supporters join the 'walk as one' for breast cancer in Manila on November 8, 2009. The event is part of a worldwide campaign dubbed 'Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer' to help raise financial support for poor victims and raise awareness to the public.

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Filipino supporters join the 'walk as one' for breast cancer in Manila on November 8, 2009. The event is part of a worldwide campaign dubbed 'Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer' to help raise financial support for poor victims and raise awareness to the public.

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Filipino supporters join the 'walk as one' for breast cancer in Manila on November 8, 2009. The event is part of a worldwide campaign dubbed 'Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer' to help raise financial support for poor victims and raise awareness to the public.

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Filipino supporters join the 'Walk as one' for breast cancer in Manila on November 8, 2009. The event is part of a worldwide campaign dubbed 'Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer' to help raise financial support for poor victims and raise awareness to the public.

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Filipino supporters join the 'Walk as one' for breast cancer in Manila on November 8, 2009. The event is part of a worldwide campaign dubbed 'Kiss Goodbye to Breast Cancer' to help raise financial support for poor victims and raise awareness to the public.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Editor-in-Chief of Allure Linda Wells and President of Gucci America Daniella Vitale attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Editor-in-Chief of Allure Linda Wells and President of Gucci America Daniella Vitale attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Editor-in-Chief of Allure Linda Wells and President of Gucci America Daniella Vitale attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Editor-in-Chief of Allure Linda Wells and President of Gucci America Daniella Vitale attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Editor-in-Chief of Allure Linda Wells and President of Gucci America Daniella Vitale attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Editor-in-Chief of Allure Linda Wells and President of Gucci America Daniella Vitale attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Christy Teigen and John Legend attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Christy Teigen and John Legend attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: John Legend attends the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: John Legend attends the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Christy Teigen and John Legend attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Christy Teigen and John Legend attend the 14th annual National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's New York Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 5, 2009 in New York City.

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"The easiest time to change this bill, if you were serious about it, is right now ... The time of maximum leverage would have been before tonight's vote."


Mitch McConnell Nov 22 2009 4:22 AM from Times of India

"Guys get prostate cancer, heart attacks. Men are men - women get breast cancer. Or so I thought. It has nothing to do with macho"


Peter Criss (musician) Nov 22 2009 2:42 AM from AZ Central.com

"It's something we think guys don't get"


Peter Criss (musician) Nov 22 2009 2:42 AM from AZ Central.com

"I like Roscoe, we like Roscoe and what he has done in the return game in the past ... We also like Fred Jackson. So it looks good."


Perry Fewell Nov 22 2009 2:30 AM from FOX Sports

"He [Lankster] played for us last week in the ballgame, and we think he's gotten better every week for us"


Perry Fewell Nov 22 2009 2:30 AM from FOX Sports

"This is what happens when epidemiology confronts the personal health needs of individuals. Epidemiologists study the side effects of conferring certain health benefits on the population at large"


John Thomas Nov 21 2009 11:25 PM from The Connecticut Post

"This type of legislation would have cost my wife her life ... She is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed by a routine screening mammogram. And she was in her 40s when that mammogram was performed... It was a screening mammogram..."


John Barrasso Nov 21 2009 11:24 PM from The Hill

"A man asked me once who I would pick to coach a team and I told him Pat Summitt ... He was surprised I picked her and I said, 'I can't have the job, right? Then I pick her.' The time will come when people realize that a woman can..."


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Reps. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., center, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, to discuss the new mammogram guidelines. From left are, Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Myrick, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. and Rep. Jean Schmidt, R- Ohio. Myrick is a breast cancer is a breast cancer survivor.

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Reps. Sue Myrick, R-N.C., center, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, to discuss the new mammogram guidelines. From left are, Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Myrick, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. and Rep. Jean Schmidt, R- Ohio. Myrick is a breast cancer is a breast cancer survivor.

AP 

Graphic shows the rise of male breast cancer rates since.

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Graphic shows the rise of male breast cancer rates since.

AP 

WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) shares a moment with Fran Garfinkle (R) of Bethesda, Maryland, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and currently receiving Medicare and Social Security, during an East Room event November 13, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. The event focused on the issues older women facing in the health insurance market.

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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama (L) shares a moment with Fran Garfinkle (R) of Bethesda, Maryland, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and currently receiving Medicare and Social Security, during an East Room event November 13, 2009 at the White House in Washington, DC. The event focused on the issues older women facing in the health insurance market.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda, left, and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Ava and Julian, center, in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II left ventricular heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda, left, and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Ava and Julian, center, in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II left ventricular heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

AP 

In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Julian and Ava, left, in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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In this Nov. 13, 2009 photo, Leonor Ortiz Childers, 46, plays with her children, 3-year-old twins Miranda and Javier, right, and 18-month-old twins Julian and Ava, left, in Durham, N.C. Leonor developed heart failure suddenly when she had to be treated for breast cancer while pregnant with her second set of twins. The HeartMate II heart pump has kept Leonor alive for a year without the need of a heart transplant.

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