As October highlights breast cancer awareness, it's vital to make informed decisions about health. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and this year alone, the U.S.
Breast Cancer Awareness month
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women, a staggering statistic; however, it is a treatable disease with effective screening.
Given the preponderance of pink bows and media or community saturation of the subject of breast cancer in the month of October, especially, it is not unusual for us to get awareness fatigue.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus recently announced her breast cancer diagnosis. This announcement is very timely since October has been designated as breast cancer awareness month.
October marks breast cancer awarenes
