Breast Cancer Ribbons - Why You Should Wear One!

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Are you aware? It's estimated that 40,000 women die each year, in the USA alone, from breast cancer. While these numbers are steadily decreasing with new advances in medical technology, it still remains a real threat to many young and old women, today.

What about the pink ribbon? Why should I wear one?
The pink ribbon symbolizes your support for bringing awareness to the issue of breast cancer. In most cases, a portion of the money spent on the ribbons is donated to research needed to eradicating this devastating disease.

Below, you will find places you can acquire one and resources for learning more about breast cancer and how you can help prevent it.

Make a Direct Contribution! 

Make a direct contribution to the PA Breast Cancer Coalition.

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition represents, supports and serves breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania through educational programming, legislative advocacy and unique outreach initiatives. The PBCC is a statewide non-profit organizatio

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My Grandmother is a Breast Cancer Survivor! 

Breast cancer runs in my father's mother's side of the family. My grandmother was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in her 80's, a few years ago. A tough cookie she is! She was very lucky compared to her two sisters who were diagnosed and treated in the 1980's. Her sisters both had breasts removed. For my grandma, they removed some tissue and gave her chemo for treatment.

Women, like myself, who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer should start getting tested early. The average recommendation is to test yearly at 40 years old. However, if you are at higher risk, you should start testing much earlier.

Special Pages About Breast Cancer 

Have you or someone you know had breast cancer? 

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Breast Cancer Awareness Resources 

Breast Cancer Tips
Over one-hundred tips and Q and A about breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Org
Info for breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Information on Cancer.gov
Official information regarding breast cancer.

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month... 

Below are Ebay listings for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Pink Ribbons. These are LOTS, which means there are more than one. Take one for yourself and give the others to your friends!
Or, you can even give them to your blog readers!

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What bloggers are saying about Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection. And this year, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) celebrates its 25th anniversary.

#1 Tip for Managing and Preventing Breast Cancer: 

GET TESTED EARLY!

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Photos of and from Breast Cancer Survivors 

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