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Breast cancer awareness month celebrated at WCU
Maggie Cosgrove
Issue date: 10/8/07 Section: Features
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), and this 31-day month is a short period for national recognition of such an important cause.
Breast cancer is a disease that affects far too many of our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends, and in the month of October we have our chance to show our support for those suffering, recovering and celebrating their victory over this disease.
NBCAM is an organization consisting of several national public service organizations, professional medical associations and government agencies working together to spread knowledge and information concerning breast cancer.
NBCAM is dedicated to increasing the awareness of breast cancer issues and especially the importance of early detection.
The very first NBCAM program occurred in October of 1985. This was a week-long event that had hopes of filling the shortage of information available to the public about breast cancer.
Volunteers came together, distributed brochures, spoke to news reporters and testified before a congressional committee about the crucial need for widespread access to mammograms.
Since its start more than 20 years ago, NBCAM has made many strides in areas of breast cancer awareness and treatment encouraging women to take charge of their own breast health.
There are many basic steps women can take to help detect breast cancer early. Some of these include regular self-breast examinations, the scheduling of an annual mammogram, adhering to prescribed treatment and simply knowing the facts about recurrence.
In collaboration with their medical association, NBCAM has teamed up with multiple support centers for those who are suffering with breast cancer and even those who have a personal connection to this disease.
These organizations provide medical information and support needed to get through the hardships when dealing with breast cancer.
Even though we are not all directly affected by breast cancer, there are many ways you can get involved with your community to help spread awareness and show your support for breast cancer sufferers and survivors.
Breast cancer is a disease that affects far too many of our mothers, sisters, daughters and friends, and in the month of October we have our chance to show our support for those suffering, recovering and celebrating their victory over this disease.
NBCAM is an organization consisting of several national public service organizations, professional medical associations and government agencies working together to spread knowledge and information concerning breast cancer.
NBCAM is dedicated to increasing the awareness of breast cancer issues and especially the importance of early detection.
The very first NBCAM program occurred in October of 1985. This was a week-long event that had hopes of filling the shortage of information available to the public about breast cancer.
Volunteers came together, distributed brochures, spoke to news reporters and testified before a congressional committee about the crucial need for widespread access to mammograms.
Since its start more than 20 years ago, NBCAM has made many strides in areas of breast cancer awareness and treatment encouraging women to take charge of their own breast health.
There are many basic steps women can take to help detect breast cancer early. Some of these include regular self-breast examinations, the scheduling of an annual mammogram, adhering to prescribed treatment and simply knowing the facts about recurrence.
In collaboration with their medical association, NBCAM has teamed up with multiple support centers for those who are suffering with breast cancer and even those who have a personal connection to this disease.
These organizations provide medical information and support needed to get through the hardships when dealing with breast cancer.
Even though we are not all directly affected by breast cancer, there are many ways you can get involved with your community to help spread awareness and show your support for breast cancer sufferers and survivors.
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