Breast Cancer Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAW), which is observed all over the world thanks to the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and the many people who work tirelessly to increase awareness and early detection. Women are encouraged to perform regular self breast examinations (SBE) every month, and have a yearly breast examination by a primary care provider or gynecologist. It is also recommended that women over the age of forty have an annual screening to detect any changes in breast tissue, or more frequently depending on personal or family history and other risk factors. Early detection is presently the best way to fight the disease, which is why regular monthly self breast examination and mammography is so important.

Breast Cancer Month and the Pink Ribbon campaign have been extremely successful in raising awareness, and increasing support for more breast cancer research focused on prevention and a cure. Most everyone recognizes the significance of the pink ribbon; it stands for awareness of a devastating disease that does not have a cure, and the need for continued research and early detection. Breast cancer treatments have proven to be successful, even more so if the disease is diagnosed in the early stages. Major corporate sponsors of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and other charitable organizations supporting breast cancer research, have made great contributions through the sale of Pink Ribbon merchandise and corporate advertising campaigns. These charitable donations benefit breast cancer victims, survivors, and make funds available for continued awareness efforts and research.

More women than ever now get annual screening mammograms thanks to Breast Cancer Month and other awareness efforts, which have contributed immensely to greater survival rates. Mammography can detect the smallest lesion that cannot yet be palpated by touch, again demonstrating how important it is for women to have regular mammograms. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just around the corner. Do your part by participating in annual activities such as the Susan G. Komen Run/Walk for the Cure, which raises a significant amount of money for continued breast cancer research, and promotes self breast examination and early detection. Many women have lost their lives due to this devastating disease, which is why present efforts must be continued to teach every woman about breast cancer and the risk factors. The next Breast Cancer Awareness Month is October, 2006; educate a friend or family member about breast cancer and early detection. You may not only save your life, but that of another.

Breast Cancer Foundation

Our world is filled with afflictions. Some are mental, and oodles of others are related to human health. As time moves forward, science and technology are getting better at dealing with both categories. However, this is not to say that we have cures for whatever ails you, because we simple don't. If we did, the world just might be a perfect place. Now, back to reality. Probably the worst health issue currently known to mankind is cancer. I choose this illness in particular because we seem to have so much trouble preventing and fighting it. When it comes to a number of other diseases, people have choices. They can prevent them if they choose to be prudent. But with the big C, things aren't so simple. Since our bodies all contain cancer cells, it's difficult to tell if they will react in a negative fashion and turn on us, hence destroying our body from the inside out. One of the worst types of cancer is that of the breast. Naturally this is why a breast cancer foundation was started. Are you taking the necessary precautions with this awful disease?

For many it's not a synch to pay for cancer treatments. Fortunately there is a breast cancer foundation that can help. We should all take pride in donating to such an organization that has a sole purpose of providing funds and assistance toward victims and research. After all, let's face it, cancer always requires better health insurance and more research. The breast cancer foundation and those who're involved will continue down this path until an answer is found. We need that almighty, much-desired cure. This is what we're constantly searching for, and it makes no sense to stop researching until it's discovered. Treatment is all fine and good when it's all you have, but a cure is ideal.

Even you can get involved with the breast cancer foundation or other cancer foundations for that matter. It's all about donating a little extra cash you might have laying around. There are also bracelets available for purchase that helps support the breast cancer foundation. Do your part! With everyone pitching in, so much more gets accomplished. This is the only way we can work to defeat this terrible health affliction.