About Today: The Month of the Pink Ribbon

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Today Breast cancer, the second-most common cancer in women, is expected to strike one in eight females during their lifetimes. And while chances are that you know or will know someone who's been diagnosed, the good news is that the cancer is often treatable if found early. So during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, help protect yourself and others by learning the warning signs. Are You at Risk? Your risk of breast cancer increases with age; other risk factors include genetics, race and health habits. What Is Your Breast Cancer Risk? October Is For Breast Cancer Awareness How the Pink Ribbon Came To Be Symptoms of Breast Cancer A lump in the breast or armpit is the most classic sign of breast cancer, but there are many lesser-known symptoms, depending on the stage and type. Know These Breast Cancer Symptoms Inflammatory Breast Cancer BRCA1, BRCA2 and Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer The Monthly Breast Self Exam: Helpful, or Not? The jury's out on how helpful breast self exams really are for prevention, but knowing how your breasts look and feel throughout the month--and keeping track of any changes--is always important. How to Perform a Monthly Breast Self Exam The Different Types of Breast Lumps Mammograms 101: What You Should Know How and Where To Find Support Having a network full of people who've gone/are going through the same thing as you can make coping so much easier. Why It's Important To Find Support How To Give Support, Even Remotely Helping Loved Ones Get Through Chemo Related Searches Breast Cancer FAQ Pink Ribbon Treatment for Cancer Cancer Help Symptoms of Cancer Featured Articles How Exercise Can Reduce Cancer Risk Foods That Help You Fight Cancer Color Code For All Cancer Ribbons Spot Reduction: Fact or Fiction? Why Bad Habits Are Hard To Break Gluten-Free Vegetarian Dessert Recipes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement