Breast cancer awareness month is on October.October
Helpful tips for womenโs health on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in the year 1985 by AstraZeneca, which manufactures breast cancer drugs Arimidex and Tamoxifen.
Based on the American Cancer Society, it depends on what type of cancer. October is the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, while November is Lung and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. March is the National Colotrectal Cancer Awareness Month; June is Men's Health/Cancer Awareness Month; and September, National Prostate, Gynecological and Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
October is slated to be the Breast Cancer month in 2013. Better known as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), it is recognized as an annual international health campaign.
The NBCM ( natinal breast cancer mount)
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It is because of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NBCM (National Breast Cancer Month) organization has designated October to be the official awareness month, though the organization is working on educating and raising awareness all year long. The first program took place in October 1985 when they held a week long event.
Everyone can help in breast cancer support by donating to breast cancer funds, by participating in Relay for Life activities or by participating in activities and/or funding programs during breast cancer awareness month. If everyone took a little of their time to show support it would help everywhere.
During breast cancer awareness month one can find them at the check outs of many major stores such as Wal-mart. They can also be made at custom jewelry stores. Or they can be purchased on Amazon or eBay.
NFL players sport the color pink throughout the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink is the de facto color for breast cancer awareness, ever since pink ribbons were handed out at the 1991 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in New York City.