October may mark the beginning of fall weather and Halloween, but most importantly, it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Did You Know?
- 1 in 8 women during their lifetime will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
- There are almost 3 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., the largest assemblage of cancer survivors.
- Someone in the world is diagnosed with breast cancer every 19 seconds.
- If a woman has an immediate relative who has or has had breast cancer, their chance almost doubles of getting the disease.
- Gender (female) and age (older) are the highest factors to getting breast cancer.
You can help support the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fight breast cancer by donating or volunteering. There are Breast Cancer Walks throughout the country where women suffering from breast cancer, survivors, friends, and family all join together to walk in support of the cause. Make sure to show your support to help the fight to end breast cancer by proudly purchasing breast cancer awareness products today.