National Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. The American Cancer Society predicts that more women will be diagnosed with breast cancer than any other type of cancer this year.
Early detection is the best way reduce cancer deaths.
The greatest risk factor for breast cancer is simply being a women, and the risk increases as women age. If you are 40 or over, the American Cancer Society recommends a clinical breast exam by a health professional and a screening mammogram every year. Early detection is the best protection against breast cancer, so don't delay.