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As October slowly rolls to an end, so does a very important time in our country - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to NBCAM.org, "an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year. An estimated 40,170 women are expected to die from the disease in 2009 alone." These numbers are staggering. National Breast Cancer Awareness month is celebrating its 25th year of spreading education about this terrible disease. Though many strides have been taken in the treatment and awareness of breast cancer, there still remains so much more to accomplish. If you would like any more information about how to help, or if you just want to know more, please visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month website, www.NBCAM.org. This is a year-round site designed to help anyone who may have questions about early detection, symptoms, treatments, or how to get involved. So please take a moment to visit this website. [More]

This October marks the 25th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). First Lady Betty Ford lent her voice to the cause in 1984, helping other breast cancer survivors find the courage to speak openly about their disease. Today, nearly 90 percent of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer will survive their disease at least five years. [More]

Washington Park School took part in its eighth annual "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk on Oct. 21. The event, held after-school, was coordinated by Kim Hackbarth, teacher. For more information on breast cancer awareness month, visit www.nbcam.org.[More]

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this month marks the 25th anniversary of the organization's founding. Some say all of the over-exposure from organizations like National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The Susan G. Komen Foundation are having a reverse effect and making women complacent when it comes to their breast health. While there have been significant advances in the detection and treatment of breast cancer, there is no cure. It is for this reason that women are urged to do regular breast self-exams, have their doctors perform breast exams and for women over 40 to have an annual mammogram. For more information about breast health and for tips on how to talk to your doctor, visit The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Web site at www.nbcam.org. [More]

The first NBCAM event started in 1985 as a week-long program to provide information to the public about the disease. At the time there were still lots of misconceptions about the illness and many women were still not aware of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Now on its 25th anniversary, NBCAM has grown to a month-long event that has the help of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, government agencies and thousands of public figures who help to draw attention to the program. [More]

Raising awareness about breast cancer brought out the artists in Los Lunas Curves members. For more information on breast cancer, check out the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month web site at: www.NBCAM.org, which is celebrating its 25th year this year. [more: http://www.news-bulletin.com/nb/index.php/news/873-Local-business-raises-awareness-for-breast-cancer-screening.html" target="_blank">More]

In 1985, when members of groups such as the American Academy of Family Physicians, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation and Cancer Care created National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there were no pink ribbons or products in the annual observance's campaign to promote education and awareness about the disease. When National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded 25 years ago, it was intended to nudge women to get screened for breast cancer and to promote education. [More]

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), and it is celebrating its 25th anniversary. There is much to celebrate because NBCAM has become one of the most visible causes in the country, creating a national dialogue around breast cancer awareness and research. [More]

This article includes information from the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, the National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov, and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, www.nbcam.org. [More]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month just celebrated its 25th year of awareness, education and empowerment. For more information about breast cancer awareness month go to nbcam.org. [More]

Each year, more than 192,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Web site www.nbcam.org/disease. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. In the US alone, there are 2.5 million survivors of breast cancer. This information was found on www.nbcam.org/disease. To find out more on breast cancer or the stages of the cancer, and how to detect breast cancer, see the Web site. If one may have detected a lump in their breast, get checked out by a doctor. [More]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or the NBCAM organization, is a partnership of national public service organizations, medical associations, and government agencies (such as the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, the National Medical Association, and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure network) working to promote breast cancer awareness. The NBCAM also works to distribute information about the disease and to provide better access to preventive procedures and screening services by educating and empowering women to take charge and play a more proactive role in their health care. [More]

If you see a little more pink than usual this month, don't be alarmed. The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. NBCAM is dedicated to promoting awareness of breast cancer and empowering women with the tools for early detection. Regular self-breast exams, annual mammograms and knowing the facts about breast cancer are the first steps women can take to be in control of their breast health. [More]

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization's website says it's expects 40,170 women to die from breast cancer in 2009. And there are approximately 2.5 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States. For more information, visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month website at www.nbcam.org. [More]

October was declared Breast Cancer Awareness Month 25 years ago to educate America about second most common form of cancer among women. The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization was created as a partnership with national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies to share information on the disease. Included in the celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the third Friday in October has been declared National Mammography Day. According to NBCAM, mammograms are the best available method to detect breast cancer early. Although they make up less than one percent of all cases, men can also be affected by breast cancer. NBCAM states that the cancer can develop in men but is less common due to a smaller amount of breast tissue. Though rare, breast cancer in men can be very dangerous. NBCAM says that because of the small amount of breast tissue, cancers do not grow far before reaching the skin covering the breast or the muscles underneath, which allows the cancer to spread more than in women, according to NBCAM. For more information on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit www.NBCAM.org. [More]

In the U.S., a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes on average, according to the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Web site. [More]

This October marks the 25th year in a row that the United States has donned pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). It's likely that what's driven breast cancer to the forefront of the American consciousness are equally driven groups like the Susan G. Komen Foundation, NBCAM and Avon Walk for the Cure. [More]

In recognition of the 25th National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October's focus is on education, awareness and empowerment. For resources and information related to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit www.nbcam.org. [More]

The Komen Web site (www.komen.org) and the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (www.nbcam.org) site now offer copious amounts of information to destigmatize and enlighten us about an illness no longer seen as a death sentence. [More]

This year, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since its inception a quarter century ago, NBCAM has been at the forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues and has evolved along with the national dialogue on breast cancer. To read further about NBCAM please go to www.nbcam.org. [More]

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). Since the program began in 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined. Heraeus, the worldwide leader in dental esthetics, applauds the diligent efforts of NBCAM to raise awareness of breast cancer issues, not just during the month of October, but year-round. For more information about NBCAM, please visit www.nbcam.org. [More]

For more information about NBCAM, visit www.nbcam.org. For additional information, call one of the following toll free numbers: American Cancer Society, (800) 227-2345; National Cancer Institute, (800) 4-CANCER; Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization, (800) 221-2141. [More]

October is the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the NBCAM organization will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. [More]

This month, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month coalition is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It's also lauding first lady Betty Ford and other breast cancer survivors who have found the courage to speak openly about breast cancer and confront the disease head on. Today, there is renewed hope. ts Web site -- www.NBCAM.org -- offers a variety of resources to women, including mammography center and cancer hospital locators, support organizations, event listings, and recipes for breast cancer patients. [More]

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Web site is set up to promote the issue in the month of October, but also serves as a resource for women year-round. For more information, visit: www.nbcam.org. [More]

October 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are a few ways to do good while stuffing your face. [More]

This October, 2009 marks 25 years of breast cancer awareness. The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization along with national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies have dedicated the month of October to spread awareness of the disease, share useful information, and provide greater access to screening services for both survival and prevention. [More]

If you would like additional information on cancer prevention, please visit www.preventcancer.org. For information on receiving mammograms for free or at a reduced cost on Oct. 16 for National Mammography Day, please visit nbcam.org. [More]

You're not imagining it if you feel surrounded by pink. The annual observance was started in part by the American Academy of Family Physicians, pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca's HealthCare Foundation and nonprofit CancerCare Inc. Nonprofit Susan G. Komen for the Cure linked breast cancer awareness to the color pink in 1982, when the first Komen Race for the Cure logo design was an abstract female runner outlined with a pink ribbon. The idea really took off in 1992 when, while working on Self magazine's second Breast Cancer Awareness Month issue, editor in chief Alexandra Penney created a ribbon and worked with cosmetics companies such as Estée Lauder to distribute them in New York City stores. [More]

For 25 years, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has led the effort to bring public awareness to breast cancer and fought for the need for widespread access to mammography. The founding members were the NBCAM board of sponsors, the American Academy of Family Physicians, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation and CancerCare, Inc. [More]

According to the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month website (www.nbcam.org), factors in breast cancer are: decreasing your daily fat intake, increasing fiber in your diet, eating fresh fruits and vegetables, limiting alcohol, staying active and not smoking. The NBCAM website also features recipes for patients, recipes for everything from day of chemo treatment goodies, to recipes to try if you have sores in your mouth from chemo. October may be the designated month for breast cancer awareness, but make sure you make it a yearlong effort. Encourage the females in your life to do self-checks and get regular mammograms. [More]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in honor of that, here are some stylish (and lifesaving!) ways you can be “Pretty in Pink” to support this important cause. For more information on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, go to www.nbcam.org. [More]

As the second most common cancer in women – and the second leading cause of cancer death – breast cancer represents a serious threat to women and their loved ones. To raise awareness and help further research for this devastating disease, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization (NBCAM) has designated October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. [More]

October 2009 serves as the 25th anniversary for National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the organizations behind it are using the slogan that that we are "celebrating 25 years of awareness, education, and empowerment." It is an important time to show your support for people who have been afflicted by wearing a pink ribbon, and it's also a time to share information about what this disease is, and exactly why it is so dangerous. According to the NBCAM main Web site, it is estimated that 40,170 women will die from breast cancer in 2009 alone. They also state that an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year. [More]

Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer does not confine itself to a 31-day period: it is a relentless, daily reality for millions of women and their families. Likewise, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization conducts business year-round. Anyone can visit the NBCAM website at any time for updated information on breast cancer, resources, and events related to breast cancer awareness. [More]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (known locally as NBCAM or National Breast Cancer Awareness Month) is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast-cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. As well as providing a platform for breast-cancer charities to raise awareness of their work and of the disease, BCAM is also a prime opportunity to remind women to be breast aware for earlier detection. The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1985 by AstraZeneca, a pharmaceutical company and manufacturer of breast-cancer drugs. [More]

According to the official National Breast Cancer Awareness Month site (www.nbcam.org), "The first NBCAM program took place in October 1985 as a week-long event to fill the information void in public communication about breast cancer … Today the 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." [More]

October arrives in a flurry of pink ribbons as we observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What began as a weeklong event in October 1985 has become an industry in itself. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has its own website (nbcam.org), and any number of celebrity spokeswomen. [More]

For more ideas on how to make a difference during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit www.nbcam.org.

As September comes to an end and October arrives, it is a good time to think about scheduling your annual mammogram. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), which also is celebrating its 25th anniversary. NBCAM's mission is to increase awareness of breast cancer issues, including early detection and the encouragement of women to take charge of their own breast health. [More]

The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program is dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of the early detection of breast cancer through a nationwide campaign. NBCAM started as a weeklong campaign in 1985 with two founding members. During October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, medical organizations around the nation join forces to spread the message that early detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatment saves lives. [More]