Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women in Canada. This is why the prevention of breast cancer is important.
Risk factors for breat cancer include a family history of breast cancer, age, not having given birth to a child, first menstrual period at an early age and an history of benign breast disease. There even exist tools on the Internet to help you calculate your breast cancer risk.
October is known to be the breast cancer awareness month. During that month, the importance of early detection through annual mammography screening is emphasized. The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month program consists in special activities designed to inform as many women as possible about breast cancer awarness.
The pink ribbon is the official symbol for the breast cancer awareness.
A famous foundation is the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. It was founded in 1982 and its headquarters are in Dallas, Texas. It is dedicated to educate people and to do research to find a cure for breast cancer. It is possible to make donations through the official website.