October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Show You Care – Be Aware

Photos by Doug Cole

Sweet Connie 1968

Be Aware: One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That’s what makes it personal. If you’ve been around a while you probably already know someone close that’s had to deal with breast cancer. When you’re young and invincible it’s hard to think about such life-altering issues.  You need to know that the best weapon against breast cancer is early detection. In fact, when detected early enough the five year survival rate for breast cancer victims is 98%. The National Breast Cancer Foundation is a great source of information to learn about the Early Detection Plan (EDP). I just might save your life or someone you love.

Seriously Folks:  You can help! One of the easiest things you can do is help make others aware of Breast Cancer issues and promote early detection with your friends and family. Don’t wait until you hear the news and have to think, “I should have done something a long time ago.” To get all the facts from a reputable source visit the  National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) website online. At their website you can  donate to the organization to help provide mammograms for deserving women and research efforts. They also provide excellent guidance and programs to help set up your own early detection plan (EDP). You can even get involved as a volunteer in a number of ways.

 

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Show You Care – Be Aware

  

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