JoggingStroller.com Supports National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). The program began in 1985 as a week-long breast cancer awareness building initiative. Since then, NBCAM has grown to an annual month-long program with participation across a wide range of organizations, companies, and individuals. Since the start of NBCAM, mammography rates have more than doubled and breast cancer deaths have declined.
What Do You Need to Know About Breast Cancer?
In the fight against breast cancer, early detection is key. Women over age 40 should schedule yearly mammography screenings. All women should practice monthly breast-self exams and obtain annual clinical breast exams. The key to mammography screening is that it be done routinely - once is not enough. If all women age 40 and older took advantage of early detection method breast cancer death rates would drop up to 30 percent.
A mammogram detects cancer at its earliest stages, before you can feel any abnormalities. The most common signs of breast cancer are a lump in the breast, abnormal thickening of the breast, or changes in the shape and color of the breast. A lump or change in your breast does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer. Consult your doctor if you notice any of these signs.
Medicare and Medicaid cover regular screenings for women over age 40 and many health insurance programs cover screenings. For low-cost or no-cost screenings, contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at (888) 842-6355 or visit their web site.
How Does JoggingStroller.com Support National Breast Caner Awareness Month?
JoggingStroller.com supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month by providing information for women and by supporting companies who aid in breast cancer research. Put your stroller to good use by purchasing a Schwinn Hope Jogger or Schwinn Hope Swivel Jogger. Schwinn donates part of the proceeds of each purchase to breast cancer awareness and research charities. Plus, the Schwinn Hope stroller models come in a stylish pink hue.
How Can You Participate?
The best way to participate in NBCAM is to get screened and to encourage women you know to be proactive in their breast health. Opportunities abound year-round for those who want to actively contribute to raising breast cancer awareness: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive walk to help fight breast cancer. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an overnight event to raise money for research and programs. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and Breast Cancer 3-Day benefit research and patient support programs. Visit the NBCAM webpage for more information on breast cancer and breast cancer awareness events.
