SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- One in Seven Women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. The need to make women of all ages aware of this statistic has led to the creation of One in Seven, www.oneinsevenwomen.org, Mission-Driven Merchandise supporting the Orange County Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Each item has been carefully designed to promote breast cancer awareness and to provide educational information about the three steps to early detection which include Breast Self-Examination, (BSE), Clinical Breast Exams and Mammography Exams.
Spokesperson Sarah Andrews said, "We are forever reminded of a local 17-year-old woman we lost to breast cancer. Her memory keeps us motivated to continue to raise awareness and educate women of all ages about the one in seven statistic of developing breast cancer within a woman's lifetime. Through the use of beautiful Swarovski beads, catchy tee-shirts and other pink ribbon items, the Web site (www.oneinsevenwomen.org) strives to raise awareness by educating women about good breast health." Continues Andrews, "If we educate one woman who learns about the three steps to early detection and, if confronted with something suspicious in her breast, takes action to make this an early diagnosis that stays confined to the breast instead of one that is found too late and spreads to other parts of the body, this Web site has done its job. When detected early, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer patients exceeds 95%."
www.oneinsevenwomen.org focuses on educating women of all ages about breast cancer through the selling of signature jewelry, clothing, the familiar pink ribbons and related merchandise. The site features products that promote breast cancer awareness and the three steps to early detection with items such as One in Seven tee shirts and caps, KNOW MORE pink wristbands, pins that can be personalized with a name, date or message, and beautiful breast cancer bracelets made of pearl, ribbons or Swarovski crystals that, when worn on the wrist, serve as a constant reminder of the need to stay vigilant about early detection. For illustrations of the attractive merchandise that you can purchase and enjoy while supporting breast cancer education and awareness, log onto www.oneinsevenwomen.org.