
10 impactful ways to champion Breast Cancer Awareness Month every day
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Here are 10 impactful ways to engage in and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in and beyond October, including self-exams, fundraising and promoting education about the disease.
The world's largest awareness ribbon made of flowers is seen during the United Arab Emirates portion of the global Avon Walk for breast cancer awareness in Dubai. (Reuters/File) This image shows a woman wearing a pink ribbon as a symbol of the fight against breast cancer. (iStock) Being obese or overweight after menopause can increase your breast cancer risk, according to research. (iStock)
Breast cancer is a form of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast and is more prevalent in women, although it can also affect men. Typically, it initiates in the milk ducts or glands responsible for milk production; however, it may also arise in the breast's connective tissue or other regions within the breast.
While the precise cause of breast cancer is not fully understood, it is thought to be the outcome of a complex interplay of genetic, hormonal, environmental and lifestyle factors.