October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. This yearly campaign is intended to educate people about the importance of early screening.

For more information, visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. www.nationalbreastcancer.org