National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Has Begun
I’m so excited. I feel like this is the start of a pink ribbon parade. (Hey, we need one of those, don’t we?) It sure is the start of something special though, isn’t it?
I thought I’d kick things off here with a little background on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM):
NBCAM began in October of 1985 as a week-long event to fill the information void in public communication about breast cancer.
NBCAM has always been dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection.
Since the inception of NBCAM, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined.
Today, the 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.
At the Pink Ribbon Review, raising awareness of “all things breast cancer” is also a year-round mission. This blog is dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness.
During October, however, in honor of NBCAM, it’s ON around here. Everything is kicked up a notch. There are going to be giveaways, book and product reviews, Q&As, expert posts, survivor stories, video clips, event listings … what else do you want to see here … if you have a wish, just let me know.
And meanwhile … put on your seat belts ladies and gentlemen … because here we go!
(Images: NBCAM)
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1 opinion for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Has Begun
Tessa
Oct 2, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Great post! I definitely think raising awareness is the key whether to get people to do mammograms or self breast exams.
My office actually made a cool video to try and reach a slightly younger audience about the importance of self examination. We took the approach of that you can have fun with it and make it partner event. http://www.howcast.com/videos/8195-How-To-Do-a-Breast-Exam-on-Your-Girlfriend (slghtly NSFW because it shows you how to give an exam)
Thanks for the site.
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