Breast cancer awareness

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is comprised of several national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working in partnership to build breast cancer awareness, share information and provide access to screening services. NBCAM, and www.nbcam.org, are a year-round resource for patients, survivors, caregivers and the general public.

Since its beginning more than 20 years ago, NBCAM has been dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection. NBCAM has evolved along with the national dialogue on breast cancer. Many strides have been made in breast cancer awareness and treatment, but even more still needs to be accomplished. We are focused on encouraging women to take charge of their own breast health, by practicing regular self-breast exams, making sure to schedule an annual mammogram, adhering to prescribed treatment and knowing the facts about recurrence. [http://nbcam.org/about_nbcam.cfm] [http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/30494984.html]

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are several fundraisers across the nation to raise Awareness as well as to increase resources for those fighting Breast Cancer. One of the biggest fundraisers is the 3Day Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. One example is: www.the3day.org/goto/mackenzienaert [www.the3day.org/goto/mackenzienaert]