Breast Cancer Awareness Month
“Yesterday I dared to struggle. Today I dare to win.” – Bernadette Devlin
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death among women.
Learn more below:
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
On average, every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.
1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.
Over 3.1 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.
These facts may leave you with a heavy heart. Some good news is that death rates from
breast cancer have been declining since the 90’s, in part due to increased awareness, improved screening and
early detection, and constantly growing treatment options.The fight with breast cancer never quits. Once a
year, in the month of October, breast cancer awareness is able to take the main stage.
Learn more about breast cancer prevention and education:
How to perform a breast self-exam:
once a month, in the shower, in front of the mirror, or lying down
Mammogram 101:
what you need to know before, during and after a screening
Stories – All Things Breast Cancer:
worries, treatment, recovery, side effects, life after breast cancer, and everything in between