Breast Cancer Awareness

RemwesMedical — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:21:27 +0000

The first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was an event which lasted a week during the month of October of 1985. This initial event was sanctioned by a partnership of both public and private organizations including The American Academy of Family Physicians, CancerCare Inc. and the AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation.
Today the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues to enjoy the strong support of private and public organizations and celebrates 25 years of educating not only women everywhere, but the public at large about the need for increased research, increased knowledge and its mission to help women everywhere to take increased control of their breast health.
The month of October is recognized as the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; however, it is hoped that an awareness of the need for education and self-empowerment of women for their breast health care and overall health care, is an ongoing, year-round endeavor.
There are various activities throughout the year that seek to keep the efforts of Breast Cancer Awareness uppermost in our minds. For example, On February 21st, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida the National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer will be held. This is the only U.S. marathon that is dedicated entirely to raising funds to help in the effort to end breast cancer. The great majority of all the funds raised during this event will go towards breast cancer research at the Mayo Clinic.
The Breast Cancer audio CD available at www.CancerInPlainEnglish.com is an excellent means for women to become educated about available treatment options and considerations regarding Breast Cancer. These audio CDs are a convenient means for women to access this information and can be listened to during the commute to work or during drive time.

Breast Cancr Walk – Cancer In Plain English – Cancer Information

Breast Cancer Awareness