October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

What is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

Each year breast cancer awareness charities make an extra effort to promote breast health. Evelyn Lauder initiated Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) in 1993 with the aim of increasing awareness, and also to raise funds to help research the condition and also provide support for sufferers.

Today, all the major UK cancer charities continue to champion the cause every October, employing the pink ribbon which is now a global symbol of breast cancer awareness. For more information on breast cancer awareness month, visit http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk

Read our guide on how to perform a self examination to detect breast cancer early.

Find more information on breast cancer screening and breast cancer charities.

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