Today marks boobie freedom day for women, bra’s are being left at home in support of breast cancer awareness month.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps raise awareness and supports breast cancer research, but also honors those who have lost the fight.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Despite the many advances in cancer treatment and great progress over the years, the cause of breast cancer is still unknown.
According to the National Cancer Institute, it is estimated that more than 230,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and 40,000 will die.
But many do survive breast cancer.
In fact, 89 percent survived five or more years after being diagnosed between 2004 and 2010.
Finding cancer early by regular self-exams and mammograms can save your life.
Men can support in raising awareness by wearing something pink or purple as a sign of support.
Cancer can be treated if detected early.
It’s important for women to examine their breast often because the sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the better your chances of beating it.
So learn to do breast self examinations every month a week after your period.