It is October – so you’ve surely blitz of pink in all walks of life to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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The color associated with October is pink, with everyone from local businesses to National Football League stars sporting their pink pride to show support for breast cancer survivors and those still battling the disease.
Game time is 5:45 p.m. for Junior Varsity and 7 p.m. for Varsity in the Council Rock North Gymnasium. Further complicating detection is the fact that the warning signs of cancer are not the same for all women.
The American Cancer Society estimates there will be close to 300-thousand new cases of breast cancer this year. “Come November, I will be a 5-year breast cancer survivor and mine was detected through mammography”. The campaign also aims at increasing women’s understanding of the importance of regular screening tests/mammograms to empower them to take control over their breast health. It also found that 1 in 424 of those women received unnecessary cancer treatment.
“For us, it’s personal, and our 15th year marks a big milestone”, says Wendy Nyberg, vice president of marketing for Sutter Home, in a release.
Amonette reccomends women 40 and over receive annual mammograms and screenings as well as those considered “at risk” or those with special circumstances. Breast Cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths in Jamaican women over the age of 25.
“Our screening rates remain low compared to other states, which is unfortunate because there are many resources available to help women get low or no-cost mammograms”, said Julie Tarbuck, WDH Comprehensive Cancer Control Program manager. Customers are asked to take a photo of their Service Professional’s pink shoe covers and then post the picture to one or more of their social media accounts using #ArrowCares.
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While Dana is out on that field at halftime she wants everyone to think about their sisters, mothers, daughters, themselves and hear one simple message.
