NASCAR Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer symptoms vary from a small lump to a shape or size change in the breast. If you feel something might be wrong, but are not sure, ask your doctor.

Bobby Labonte's No. 96 ASK.com Ford Fusion was dress in all pink this weekend. The front valance is adorned with pink ribbons and the rear deck lid carries thousands of names of survivors and those helped by the Susan G. Komen foundation.

Becoming familiar with breast anatomy and physiology can help you understand the normal changes that occur during your lifetime.

Early detection remains one of the most effective ways to decrease the number of breast cancer deaths.

Like NASCAR, regular examinations can help prevent problems.

Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40.

Modern clinical methods include MRI, ultrasound, and mammography.

There is no age restriction for breast cancer. Statistically, women of advanced age are more at risk, and tend not to get screened regularly.

A study that combined the data from seven randomized trials found that women aged 50 and older who had regular mammography had a 23 percent lower risk of dying from breast cancer than their peers who did not.

Kyle Busch shows that pink is not just for women.

Although rare, men do get breast cancer. The most common breast condition in men is gynecomastia (GUY-nuh-ko-MASS-tee-uh—enlargement of the breast tissue). A breast condition is different from breast cancer and is usually benign.

The strongest risk factor for male breast cancer is Klinefelter's syndrome, a condition related to high levels of estrogen.

Everyone loves M&M's, but, a good diet, exercise, absence of cigarettes, limited alcohol consumption and regular testing can help decrease the risk of developing breast cancer.

Elliot Sadler's No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge heads for the pits to get a much needed adjustment.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure provides a substantial amount of tools to aid in the fight against breast cancer. Find the tools you need at ww5.komen.org

Breast cancer does not discriminate by age, race or gender. If you or a loved one are at risk or have symptoms of breast cancer, please see your doctor immediately.

Education, exercise, and early detection are all strong tools in the fight against breast cancer.

Please support Susan G. Komen for a Cure. If not for you, then please, for someone else.