Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is a yearly international health campaign coordinated by main breast cancer charities each October to raise awareness of the disease and to inflate funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure. The campaign presents information and encouragement to those affected by breast cancer as well.

In addition to giving a display place for breast cancer charities to elevate awareness of their work and of the disease, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a major occasion to be reminiscent women to be breast conscious for earlier detection as well.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month was initiated as a universal campaign in 1993 by Evelyn Lauder to raise awareness of breast cancer, increase funds for research into the disease, and support people affected by the disease.

In Breast Cancer Awareness Month every October, people raise money by coordinating actions like theme parties or a pink day (when employees dress in pink clothing or accessories) at work. The money brought up is provided to the organizers' alternative of breast cancer care or research programs.

Nowadays, the main breast cancer and cancer charities all over the UK keep on fighting for the cause each October month, making use of the pink ribbon – currently a global symbol of breast cancer awareness.

Breast cancer could be ascribed to various factors, consist of age, genetics, obesity, along with family history. Women who exercise on a regular basis, uphold healthful diets, and have annual visits with their doctors are less possible to suffer breast cancer. Numerous screening measures like mammograms, regular breast self-exams, and clinical breast exams could assist identify cancer before it has an opportunity to extend. Early detection lets for early intercession, assists make treatment more effectual, and provides expectation to patients and saves lives.

A predicted 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer are estimated to take place amongst women in the United States throughout 2008. A predicted 40,480 women will die since breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second deadliest cancer for women (after lung cancer).

During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we underline our devotion to battling and preventing this distressing disease. However, Breast cancer is one of the most widespread types of cancer amongst women, and we have to make stronger our encouragement of those who are living with this disease while continuing to effort toward a treatment.