Breast Cancer awareness

While the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month globally, it should be recognized daily.  A simple Google search presents some terrifying numbers.. 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2023, an estimated 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer.  Awareness and education of facts and statistics surrounding breast cancer is the 1ST Step to empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.
Here are ways you can get involved and promote breast cancer awareness:

1. Educate Yourself and Others:  Learn about breast cancer, its risk factors, signs, symptoms, and the importance of early detection. Share this knowledge with family, friends, and community members to increase awareness.
2. Encourage Healthy Lifestyles: Promote a healthy lifestyle by encouraging a balanced diet, avoiding tobacco use, limiting alcohol consumption, and regular exercise as these factors can reduce the risk of breast cancer.
3. Regular Breast Self-Exams:  Perform regular breast self-exams to become familiar with your own breast tissue and detect any changes promptly.  Check out this National Breast Cancer Foundation link for a Self-Exam Video.  
4. Regular Mammograms and Screenings: Encourage women AND men to get regular mammograms and screenings based on their age and risk factors.  YES Men can get breast cancer.  Check out this NBCF link for more info.  Share information about how and where to access screening services.
5. Wear Pink: Wear pink accessories or clothing to show your support for breast cancer awareness. Encourage others to join in and wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
6. Share Survivor Stories: Share inspiring stories of breast cancer survivors to provide encouragement and hope to those currently facing the disease.  Sharing personal experiences can help provide support and reduce stigma.

Breast Cancer Awareness is an ongoing effort, and your involvement can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer.
Being a cancer survivor inspired me to not only pursue a career as a Health Coach and Personal Trainer, but to also become a Cancer Exercise Specialist.  I possess the practical skills needed to guide patients though treatment into recovery and long-term survivorship
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