October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting screening, education, and prevention around the second most common cancer among American women.

On average, every two minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports that one in eight women will face a breast cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime. The Foundation also reports that in 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.

However, when detected early, breast cancer carries a five-year survival rate of 99 percent. Today, more than four million breast cancer survivors are living in this country.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is not only about acknowledging the impact of the disease but also about empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health. For more information on breast cancer, visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation's website.