For the month of October the background of my blog will be pink to promote NBCAM. I've also included some links to websites for more information about breast cancer and how you can help in the fight against this often, but not always devastating disease. And the truth of the matter is that you are bound to know someone affected by breast cancer...
"Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, it's estimated that About 178,480 women in the United States will be found to have invasive breast cancer in 2007. About 40,460 women will die from the disease this year. Right now there are slightly over 2 million women living in the United States who have been treated for breast cancer."
(National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Disease Information: Breast Cancer)
As scary as those facts and statistics are, it's important to remember that there is hope.
You can make a difference in so many ways... Help care for someone affected by the disease. Raise awareness and money through fundraisers. Donate to an organization, or cause dedicated to fighting breast cancer like Lee National Denim Day on October 5th. Participate in the Susan G. Komen 3 Day, or a similar event. Most importantly, educate yourself about the disease and be diligent in regards to your own health--perform monthly breast self exams and upon turning 40, obtain regular mammograms.
Let's honor the women and men living with breast cancer and never forget those who lost their battles. Do something today to save the tatas, to save lives.
For more information, please visit the following websites...
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