National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

The month of October is a time to think of all persons that have fought the battle against breast cancer. In the U.S., breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. According to the American Cancer Society there are nearly 200,000 cases that are expected to arise this year alone. There are a growing number of male cases and that is expected to reach 1,910 by the end of the year. If you or a loved one is facing breast cancer educate yourself on what it is, how it develops and new treatment methods that are available.

The American Cancer Society is teaming up with the New Orleans Saints to raise awareness about breast cancer by wearing pink all month long. The items will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Locally, this yearÔÇÖs American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer raised slightly over $150,000.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.nbcam.org/index.cfm

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=19718&pg=entry