October: Breast Cancer Awareness

 It is estimated that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, according to WebMD.com. In 2012, the American Cancer Society stated that an estimated 39, 510 women will die from breast cancer and that 226, 820 will be diagnosed with the deadly disease. These statistics substantiate the importance of breast cancer awareness. October is national breast cancer awareness month. Women everywhere should educate themselves on the causes, types and symptoms of breast cancer.

Here's a link on the statistics, causes, symptoms, and different types of breast cancer: 

http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer/index

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