October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

From the October 2017 Benefits eNews

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an entire month dedicated to raising awareness of the disease, and showing support for those that have been afflicted by breast cancer.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Although both women and men can have breast cancer, women are at higher risk. Women with a family history of breast cancer, or those who are older or obese, are also more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Find out more about breast cancer risks and prevention from the National Cancer Institute