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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to Olivia Newton-John, “Early detection is key,” she said. “And if I hadn’t found my lump early, I don’t know what would have been. I am still here and I want to encourage women to do that on a regular basis.”
October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year the organization is celebrating 25 years of awareness, education and empowerment. According to the American Cancer Society, today there are 2.5 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States. Yet it is still the second leading cause of death for women behind lung cancer.
How can you help? Here are just a few ways you can work to increase breast cancer awareness:
- There are events from walks to symposiums happening all over the country, to find out more information visit NBCAM events.
- If you are a woman over 35, talk to your doctor about getting a baseline mammogram.
- Become a program leader and spread the message about early detection for breast cancer.
- Develop your own work site initiative by working with your company to support breast cancer awareness and screenings.
- Shop the Moments of Elegance breast cancer awareness products where ten percent of the net proceeds go to breast cancer awareness charities.
If you need more information, be sure to visit NBCAM patient services.