Pink October; Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month The fight is on! Support the fight, let's give hope. Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. It affects women mostly but rarely in men. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women and the cause of 15% of all cancer deaths among women - WHO(2018) What is Breast cancer awareness? Breast cancer awareness is an effort to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of breast cancer through education on the signs, symptoms and treatment. Breast Cancer Awareness helps to increase the attention and support for the awareness, early detection, treatment and as well as care of the disease. Worldwide, the month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, popularly known as PINK OCTOBER . What are the causes? Breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do and continue to accumulate, forming a lump or mass. Cells may spread (metastasize) throug...