Remember: October is Breast Cancer Awareness month!

You might have already started hearing the buzz around Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there might even have had a number of fundraising activities in your city.

That said, there could never be enough focus or attention on Breast Cancer Awareness Month because this disease robs too many women of their lives.

Each city in North America will have a host of fundraising events to help secure funds to save the lives of women.

There are so many ways to get involved by either lending a helping hand with your time or by donating money that will help further the cause.

When it comes to being a women and being faced with the reality of breast cancer the best prevention is to be proactive by getting the facts, getting an annual check-up, learn how to do self-examination of your breast (or ask your partner to help) and maintaining a healthy life style.

Breast Cancer Awareness month is a time to pay tribute to the many women who have passed away from the ravages of this disease, celebrate the women who have beat the cancer and who have successfully survived and to be reminded of how precious life is.

Early detection is the key to increasing survival rates

Thanks for early detection, many women have been able to work with their doctor to combat breast cancer and they are alive today to celebrate the importance of taking proactive action when it comes to your health!

The Canadian Cancer Society has created a “Checkup Checklist” to help you reduce the risks of cancer by helping you with screening and early detection.

1) Click here to access the “Cancer Checkup Checklist”

2) National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Early Detection Information

More information on Breast Cancer

In Canada

1) Canadian Cancer Society

2) Rethink Breast Cancer

In the U.S.

1) National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Photo of breast cancer awareness t-shirt by C.P.Storm

Photo of breast survivors by Klynslis

Black and white photo by Dave Hogg