October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and despite how you may feel about the pink ribbon and "pink-washing," breast cancer is an extremely common and often preventable disease that deserves our attention and awareness. According to the National Cancer Institute, 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some time in their life. However, if caught early, the disease is extremely preventable.
Yesterday, Giuliana Rancic, a host on the E! Entertainment Network, announced that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, the cancer was detected early, and although she has to undergo surgery and radiation, she is confident she will overcome the disease. Rancic is using this tragedy as an opportunity to speak out for breast cancer prevention awareness and is encouraging women to go out and get a mammogram. She feels extremely fortunate to have discovered her cancer as she was reluctant to receive a mammogram due to her age and lack of family history. View her announcement to the today show below to learn more about her experience.
There are many great ways you can contribute to breast cancer awareness this month, and the E! Network is doing a wonderful job making sure you hear all about them. A recent post to their online website lists some great products (also featured on their E! News Television Program) which donate to breast cancer awareness this month. Some of my favorites are the Reebok tennis-shows and Philosophy bath products. View all the products here.
Furthermore, there are many great websites you can visit for more information on breast cancer, how to prevent it and how you can help the cause. Here are some of my favorites:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.
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