Month: October 2020

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a nationwide event that is held annually in October to increase awareness and support of breast cancer and breast cancer research. Emphasis is placed greatly on education, early detection screenings, and community support for those affected. Treatments have continued to improve throughout the years thank to support and research funding…

As of yet, there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), approximately 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. In 2019, it was estimated that 268,000 new…