Why breast cancer still matters after October
October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – lasts for only 31 days each year, but for the thousands of women and men affected by this disease, breast cancer is a harsh reality 365 days a year. Each day is a reminder of the ground we have covered, how far we still need to go and the urgency with which we must move forward to eradicate the disease that continues to kill 108 people every day.
With the onset of November, the passionate efforts rallied in the previous month to support breast cancer fall to the background. We are here to issue a month long reminder that breast cancer still matters even after October is finished. Every day throughout November, a new reason to continue the focus on finding the causes of breast cancer will be posted here.
Stay tuned, stay informed, and spread the word!
1. Because the goal isn’t the cure, it’s finding the cause and stopping it. More: #30reasons
2. Because this is not the legacy we want to leave our daughters. More: #30reasons
3. Because a daughter deserves a life with her mother. More: #30reasons
4. Because nothing much has changed. More: #30reasons
5. Because breast cancer is not sexy. More: #30reasons
6. Because we made a national commitment more than 40 years ago. More: #30reasons
7. Because the misconceptions will astound you. More: #30reasons
8. Because a husband shouldn’t have to say goodbye. More: #30reasons
9. Because we need to refocus research. More: #30reasons
10. Because living with a cancer question mark hanging over your head isn’t easy. More: #30reasons
11. Because our current methods come with a cost. More: #30reasons
12. Because your participation is key and you have the power to help scientists. More: #30reasons
13. Because awareness isn’t enough. More: #30reasons
14. Because breast cancer does not discriminate. More: #30reasons
15. Because women shouldn’t live in fear of their genes. More: #30reasons
16. Because breast cancer isn’t a one-size-fits-all disease. More: #30reasons
17. Because pink should just be a pretty color. More: #30reasons
18. Because we can wage a better, smarter war. More: #30reasons
19. Because it’s hard to make individual decisions. More: #30reasons
20. Because you don’t need to have cancer to participate in cancer research. More: #30reasons
21. Because your health information could be the answer. More: #30reasons
22. Because fighting breast cancer is a team sport. More: #30reasons
23. Because far too many know the loss of a best friend. More: #30reasons
24. Because breast cancer changes lives. More: #30reasons
25. Because we just don’t know enough. More: #30reasons
26. Because unlocking the mysteries of breast cancer will help put an end to other diseases. More: #30reasons
27. Because it’s unacceptable to watch more than 280,000 get diagnosed every year. More: #30reasons
28. Because not everyone is a survivor. MORE: #30reasons
29. Because the causes remain unclear and we need more research. MORE: #30reasons
30. Because a future without breast cancer is possible. MORE: #30reasons
