The other day AllEyesOnWho.com helped recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness month. We felt it necessary to further awareness and help support the cause by attending the annual Walk for Breast Cancer, in Newark, NJ and took our camera’s along. These pictures not only show support for a cause that is extremely over looked, but show that we can come together for a positive cause and can eventually create change ourselves. Below are some little known facts about Breast Cancer and ways to keep you in the know about this disease.
Did you know that Breast Cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death in women? Did you also know that 95% of women diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the early stages survive? These are two little known facts about a disease that is slowly taking out women left and right. And why?  Because we, as women, aren’t taking the time to self check.  So being that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, I felt is necessary to touch on a topic that may affect our lives one way or another.

What’s most important to know is that Breast Cancer can affect more than just women. Men also have breast tissue. And although the amount of tissue is significantly less than that of a woman, it is still extremely important to know that men are affected too. Men only make up 1% of Breast Cancer cases and the symptoms are similar to those in women.
Signs that something may be wrong are: discharging from the nipple, sore or scaling nipple, dimpling of the breast area, lumps and sudden change in breast shape and size. It is important to feel your breast and feel them often.  Ladies, if you are uncomfortable touching yourself (which you shouldn’t be), get your man involved. Make it a monthly activity and have him do it for you. Think of different ways to keep yourself healthy and happy!
For more information on Breast Cancer Awareness, please visit www.nbcam.org for additional information.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

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