Wear Pink Color

Breast cancer is a of the major public health problem in the world. According to the informations in the Breast Cancer Organization, “in reality, about 1 in 8 women in the United States — 12%, or about 12 out of every 100 — can expect to develop breast cancer over the course of an entire lifetime”. The term “breast cancer” refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. It’s a danger tumor that can develop in women and men. That’s why it’s important to know more and so avoid the worst. The symptoms can diversify from lumps to swelling to skin changes. Thus, it necessary to make the breast self-exam monthly and if you feel something to find a doctor. Also, the diagnostic can be through mammography yearly that become routine if you're over 40 years or at a high risk for the disease. Treatments as surgery, radiation, hormonal (anti-estrogen) therapy, and chemotherapy are options. Besides, there is a campaign in the fight against breast cancer called “Pink October” in worldwide, which people wear the pink color to publish the prevention and the cure. In conclusion, It’s fundamental to be alert and inform about this sickness and can always help this great campaign wearing pink color.

Source: <http://www.breastcancercampaign.org/>