October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there is no better time to learn about this disease and what you can do to protect yourself. Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women and can occur at any age. However, the risk increases with age, and women over 50 are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than younger women. Although the overall survival rate for breast cancer has increased over the past few decades, it is still one of the leading causes of death among women.
Several factors can increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, including family history, obesity, alcohol consumption, and smoking. The good news is that there are also several things you can do to reduce your risk.
