{"id":4188,"date":"2021-11-05T11:32:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T18:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthimages.com\/?p=4188"},"modified":"2023-01-23T07:48:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T14:48:15","slug":"october-is-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthimages.com\/october-is-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
When October arrives, so does the annual campaign to bring awareness to the impact of breast cancer. Following a challenging year for many families, breast cancer prevention is more vital than ever. Last year, breast cancer screenings declined by 87%<\/a>, so 2021 is crucial to remind women about early detection.<\/p>\n In the United States alone,\u00a0one in eight women<\/a>\u00a0will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. An estimated 330,840 mothers, grandmothers, wives, sisters, aunts and friends are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. This year, another 2,650 men will also receive a breast cancer diagnosis. Our job as a community is to take charge of our health and rise against breast cancer together \u2014\u00a0<\/em>starting this October and beyond.<\/p>\n The purpose of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to save thousands of lives from a deadly disease. By increasing the community’s knowledge of breast health and sharing the importance of regular screenings, we can improve the breast cancer survival rate.<\/p>\n Through measures like monthly breast self-exams, regular clinical exams and mammograms, early detection significantly impacts patient outcomes. When localized breast cancer is detected early, the\u00a05-year survival rate is 99%<\/a>.<\/p>\n The efforts during Breast Cancer Awareness Month are aimed towards:<\/p>\n Request A Screening Mammogram<\/a><\/p>\n Joining millions of people in the fight against breast cancer can help save lives and bring the world one step closer to finding a cure. Make a difference this October with these meaningful Breast Cancer Awareness Month ideas:<\/p>\n No matter how much time or money you have to contribute towards breast cancer awareness, you always have a voice. Spend the month of October reminding all of the people in your life about the importance of breast health and diagnostic screenings.<\/p>\n Raising awareness can come in many forms, such as:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Countless organizations are working together in the fight against breast cancer. Donating to\u00a0highly-rated breast cancer charities<\/a>\u00a0will help support patients and their families throughout the treatment and recovery process and fund research to end the disease.<\/p>\n If you’d like to be more involved, countless fundraising events are hosted across the country every year. For example, you can sign up for a 5K or buy tickets to a local dinner to raise money for breast cancer patients and research.<\/p>\n If donating money is out of your budget, you can still contribute by donating your time. These organizations rely on volunteers to help them raise money, particularly if they’re a nonprofit.\u00a0Consider sign-up to cook a meal or sell tickets at a local fundraising event.<\/p>\n If there aren’t any fundraisers scheduled near your community, you can plan your own! Partner with the breast cancer charity of your choice to rally your community during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you know someone in your community with breast cancer, you could think about donating whatever you raise to their treatment instead. Either way, you’re making a difference.<\/p>\n A fundraiser like a car wash or bake sale can go a long way. If you want to take it to the next level, you could organize a community auction or racing event. Planning your own fundraiser will help raise awareness and encourage your community to unite against breast cancer.<\/p>\n Even small acts of kindness make an impact during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you know someone battling breast cancer, reach out and offer your support. For instance, you may want to cook dinner for their family or watch their children for an afternoon.<\/p>\n Often, cancer treatments cause pain and exhaustion, which makes it challenging to keep up with life. Helping someone with cancer catch up on their responsibilities boosts their morale and encourages them to focus on healing.<\/p>\n If you’re unfamiliar with breast self-examination, you can adopt the habit this October and start checking your breasts once per month. These simple checks detect the first signs of breast cancer\u00a040% of the time<\/a>. As a result, women of all ages improve their chances of early detection by regularly checking for lumps.<\/p>\n Taking a few seconds each month to perform a breast self-examination could save your life. Here’s how you do it:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Combining breast exams with regular clinical exams and mammograms gives women the best chance of early detection. In fact,\u00a0mammography can catch tumors<\/a>\u00a0before they’re large enough to feel. Scheduling yearly screenings is vital for recognizing breast cancer at the earliest stage.<\/p>\n If you notice any lumps or changes to your breast tissue, schedule a visit with Health Images right away.<\/p>\n At Health Images, we applaud you for prioritizing your breast health by\u00a0scheduling a mammogram<\/a>. At your appointment, our compassionate team of clinicians will guide you through the short procedure, so it’s over before you know it. A straightforward yearly mammogram could save your life.<\/p>\n Find a\u00a0location near you<\/a>\u00a0to schedule your mammogram at Health Images today!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Linked Sources:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.breastcancer.org\/symptoms\/understand_bc\/statistics<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0091743521001432<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nationalbreastcancer.org\/early-detection-of-breast-cancer\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.charitynavigator.org\/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=497<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nationalbreastcancer.org\/breast-self-exam<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.healthimages.com\/why-you-should-schedule-your-mammogram\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.healthimages.com\/services\/mammography\/<\/a><\/p>\nThe Mission Behind Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/h2>\n
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What to Do for Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/h2>\n
1. Raise Awareness<\/h3>\n
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2. Support Your Local Charities<\/h3>\n
3. Plan a Fundraiser<\/h3>\n
4. Offer Your Support<\/h3>\n
5. Perform a Breast Self-Exam<\/h3>\n
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6. Visit Health Images for your mammogram<\/h3>\n
Schedule Your Mammograms<\/h2>\n