Did you know? Breast cancer affects 1 in every 8 women, but early detection and proper screening can significantly improve outcomes. Our Breast Cancer plush serves as an important reminder to schedule regular health exams. This special plush can be "cured" by flipping it inside-out!
Support a Cause:
Your purchase helps fund critical services: 10% of the sale is donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to support early detection, education, and support services.
Educational Tool and Gift:
This Breast Cancer plush is a memorable and thoughtful gift for cancer patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, or anyone impacted by the disease. It features a realistic design and includes an educational card with fascinating facts about breast cancer, its causes, and treatments.
Features:
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High-Quality Materials: Made from all-new, soft plush materials and filled with polyester fiber. The plush is surface washable (sponge with water and soap, air dry), making it both cute and durable.
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Educational Card: Comes with a printed card featuring fun and informative facts about breast cancer, providing a unique learning experience.
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For All Ages: This meaningful gift is perfect for educators, students, medical professionals, or anyone with an interest in health awareness.
Actual Size: The Breast Cancer plush is much larger than actual cancer cells—approximately 1,000,000 times the size!
All About Breast Cancer (Malignant Neoplasm):
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Facts: Breast cancer usually starts as a lump that can be detected through mammograms or felt during physical exams. Although many breast lumps are non-cancerous, some can develop when healthy cells undergo malignant changes and begin multiplying to form a tumor. The causes of these changes are still not fully understood, but risk factors include family history, aging, hormone therapy, smoking, and even a lack of breastfeeding.
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Symptoms: Tumors in the breast can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant tumors can destroy surrounding healthy cells and tissues, often causing tenderness or pain around the breast and nipple area.
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Cure and Treatments: Treatments vary depending on the individual and may include surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, and biologic therapy. Chemotherapy targets actively dividing cells, which is why it may affect hair growth and other rapidly dividing healthy cells.
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Survival and Early Detection: While breast cancer is serious, approximately 80% of individuals survive, especially with early treatment. Regular self-examinations and checkups are vital for early detection.
Where It Lives:
Breast cancer is a cellular disease caused by uncontrolled cell division in breast tissue, the most common cancer type in women worldwide. Men can also develop breast cancer, accounting for about 1% of cases.
Cultural and Historical Connections:
The first description of cancer was documented around 3000 B.C. in the Edwin Smith Papyrus, noting it as a disease with no known cure.
Famous Individuals Who Fought Breast Cancer:
- 1965: Julia Child, famous chef, and author, underwent a double mastectomy.
- 1987: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan also had a double mastectomy after her diagnosis.
- 1992: Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John faced breast cancer.
Product Details:
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Materials: Plush is made from new, soft materials, filled with polyester fiber, and is safe for surface washing.
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Packaging: Includes an educational card with interesting facts about Breast Cancer.
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Safety: Meets U.S. and European safety standards for children ages 3 and up.
Sizes Available:
GIANTmicrobes plush sizes are designed to be 1,000,000 times larger than the actual cells they represent.
- Gigantic (GG): 16-24"
- XL (XL): 10-15"
- Original (PD): 5-8"
- Keychain (KC): 2-4" with a clip
Raise Awareness:
Order your Breast Cancer plush today and join the movement to support early detection, education, and life-saving services. A portion of each sale is donated to help those impacted by breast cancer.