Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It's October 1st - the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This year, NBCAM is celebrating it's 25th year of awareness, education and empowerment!

Some facts on NBCAM (from ncbam.org)

• The first NBCAM program took place in October 1985 as a week-long event to fill the information void in public communication about breast cancer. The founding members of the Board of Sponsors, the American Academy of Family Physicians, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation and CancerCare, Inc., distributed brochures, spoke to news reporters, and testified before a U.S. Congressional committee about the crucial need for widespread access to mammography.
• Today the 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.
• October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, however, at NBCAM, breast cancer awareness and education is a year-round mission.

There are various events in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month taking place all over the country. Walks, symposiums, conferences and National Mammography Day just to name a few.

Check out your area and see how you can help support this very important cause.