National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Organizations:Contact details for the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month & website
Name: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) United States Website: www.nbcam.org
About The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month - NBCAM
Designated more than 20 years ago, October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However work of the Nation Breast Cancer Awareness Month organization is a year round exercise.
Activities of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month include:
- raising awareness about breast cancer
- sharing information about breast cancer
- providing access to screening services
- encouraging women to take charge of their own health through:
- scheduling annual mammograms
- practicing regular breast self examinations
- being informed about recurrence
- adhering to prescribed treatments
