Did you know...

1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.

About 2,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and about 440 will die from it each year.

Around every 2 minutes a women is diagnosed with breast cancer.

1 women will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

Over 2.8 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today.

The month of October is also known as Breast Cancer Awareness month. Most individuals in this world have been impacted, or know somebody, who has been impacted by breast cancer.

This month is focused on raising money, spreading awareness, supporting those who are currently battling, and congratulating those that have survived.

Awareness is spread this month mainly through the color pink. Think pink. Professional sports teams incorporate pink into their uniforms. Pink ribbons are also worn by individuals; basically anything that can be pink, will be pink during the month of October.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation says that there has been a gradual reduction in female breast cancer incidence rates among women 50 years and older.

With the help of the month of October, breast cancer is being detected earlier and treatment options have improved.

Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, the awareness should not stop when the month comes to an end.

Women should still get a yearly mammogram, but beyond screening choices, individuals should educate themselves on the topic and know how to detect breast cancer.

Don't stop supporting. Allow October to be your motivation to think pink. Be inspired by the survivors, pray for those fighting, and hope for a cure.

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