08/10/2025
OCTOBER is BREAST CANCER Awareness Month
Key Messages for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
🩺 1. Early Detection Saves Lives
>Breast cancer is highly treatable when detected early.
>Regular breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast exams, and mammography can detect cancer before symptoms appear.
>Know the signs: lumps, ni**le discharge, breast changes, or skin dimpling, see a doctor immediately if you notice any.
👩⚕️ 2. Every Woman Is at Risk
>Breast cancer can affect women (and rarely, men) of any age, though risk increases after age 40.
>Family history, age, hormonal factors, and lifestyle choices can increase risk but many women diagnosed have no family history.
🥗 3. Healthy Lifestyle Can Help Reduce Risk
>Maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, and eat a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
>Limit alcohol, avoid smoking, and breastfeed if possible, all these lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
💕 4. Support and Compassion Matter
>Emotional and social support are vital for patients and survivors.
>Encourage open conversations about breast health, break the stigma and spread hope.
>Join awareness events, wear pink, and show solidarity with breast cancer survivors.
🏥 5. Access to Screening and Treatment Saves Lives
>Advocate for accessible breast health services in all communities.
>Early screening programs and timely treatment can significantly reduce mortality.
>Government and healthcare facilities continue to promote free or subsidized screening, take advantage of these programs.
🌸 6. Together, We Can End the Fear
>Awareness, education, and early action can change outcomes.
>“Be aware. Be proactive. Be screened.”
>Each of us plays a role, by sharing information, supporting others, or getting screened ourselves.
Emily Varona Sebaste Rhu Pcf
