October 2007 Archives

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.

 

This year, nearly 200,000 women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Awareness of breast cancer is the first vital step in combating the disease. According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the chances of overcoming the disease are greater if the cancer is detected early. In fact, when breast cancer is confined to the breast, the 5-year survival rate is greater than 98 percent.