About.com Health: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor This October marks the 29th official observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus on issues surrounding the second-most common cancer in women, including screening for early detection, prevention and advancements in treatment. Death rates from the cancer have been on the decline for more than 2 decades―a trend that increased awareness has helped foster and will hopefully perpetuate. Know Your Risk Your age, race, genes and health habits (or lack thereof) can all factor into your risk for developing breast cancer. Know where you stand. Are You At Risk For Breast Cancer? How To Raise Awareness The History of the Pink Ribbon Search Related Topics:  breast cancer prevention  genetic factors  family health history Symptoms of Breast Cancer at Every Stage The most well-known sign of breast cancer is a lump in the breast or arm pit, but there are many lesser-known signs and symptoms, depending on the type and stage of the cancer. Know these Physical Symptoms of Breast Cancer. Signs of Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Rare and Aggressive Exercise To Reduce Your Risk Foods That Help You Fight Cancer Search Related Topics:  breast lumps  breast cancer types  breast cancer symptoms Should You Do a Monthly Breast Self Exam? Opinions are mixed on how beneficial breast self exams are, as well as on when/how often you should start getting mammograms. Regardless, it's good to know how your breasts look and feel throughout the month, and to report any changes to your health provider. How to Perform a Monthly Breast Self Exam Know Your Breast Lump: Is It Harmful or Harmless? Having a Mammogram: What You Need to Know Search Related Topics:  breast self exam  breast cancer prevention  breast lumps Finding and Giving Support While in-person support groups are beneficial for many patients and survivors, getting to weekly meetings can be difficult―or you may not even know where to look. Fortunately, to help you get started, there's plentiful Online Cancer Support. How to Offer Help From Far Away 10 Ways To Be a Chemo Buddy Search Related Topics:  blogging  free video sites  cancer support Related Searches Breast Cancer Health Health Sites Health Screen Health Screenings Health Risks Featured Articles Should You Have the Breast Cancer Gene Test? Colors and History of Cancer Ribbons Careful: Not All Pink Sales Go to Charity How To Knit a Pink Ribbon Positivity: A Book That Could Change Your Life Most Common Causes of Stomach Problems   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement