New Bold and Breast Organization: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

But the advocacy group Breast Cancer Action has been fighting against going pink in October.

The Canadian Cancer Society has invested $100 million in life-saving breast cancer research in the past 20 years and supported 74 vital breast cancer clinical trials since 1980.

“I had never been involved until it affected my dear friend and I just felt like there was nothing I could do and this was something I could do and she really appreciated it” she later told us.

“It’s a frightening diagnosis, but every day, because of volunteers like this, because of the work that’s done by the American Cancer Society, because of commitments that the federal government has made in research….”

For more information, visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk/roadshow or call Breast Cancer Care free on 0808 800 6000 for support.

They said that several therapies are available today that were not available earlier and scientists are now able to accurately identify the same cell mutations in different types of cancers, which is helping doctors choose more effective treatments for patients.

Amonette added women aren’t the only ones who can be diagnosed with breast cancer.

People with late stage cancer and uncommon cancers are justified in feeling angry and bitter. Whidbey General and Island Hospital both have cancer programs to help those who are in need of a few sort of assistance. We know what cancer is – we’ve lived it too. Let’s be part of the solution, not the problem.

“So if you spot me then please do lend your support by taking a picture, sharing it on social media and making a donation”.

Lobby for all cancers to be addressed. “We try to get into the community as much as we can and help raise awareness”.

Deputy Chief Foti Koskinas stated, “The Police Department had the opportunity to partner with Maserati of Westport to provide this 2016 pink Maserati with the nationally recognized pink ribbon decal”.

We urge every woman to talk with their healthcare provider about which screening is right for you.

“Now pink is the official color of October”.