Is there a doctor in the House??

Turning 40 -- well 42 this year and I am starting to count my friends and family with breast cancer. First and foremost my best friend and mother-in-law. It makes it so much different when it it home. They both are having positive attitudes about the situation which I am sure is helping them tremendously!! What is the prevelant thought? Is it that we are getting it treated earlier and they know what it is -- or are we eating and absorping so much ?(&*(&*^!! -- any opinions appreciated. As well as prayer for both of them.