National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mayfield physicians and associates are recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) by wearing pink every Tuesday in October. These special "out-of-uniform" days are a visual reminder for us and others to promote the importance of early detection of breast cancer.

What can you do?

• Schedule a mammogram and remind friends and family members to do the same. The American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms starting at age 40.
  

• Remember the importance of monthly self breast exams. Women and men should know how their breasts normally feel and report any breast change promptly to their health care providers.


• Learn more! There is a wealth of information available on the web. Here are a few sites to help get you started.

American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org
Susan G. Komen for the Cure: www.komencincinnati.org
Pink Ribbon Girls: www.pinkribbongirls.org
Wellness Community: www.thewellnesscommunity.org/cincinnati/
Breast Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati: www.bcacincy.org

Please join us in promoting breast cancer awareness. Early detection can make all the difference.

 

For more information regarding
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month visit: www.NBCAM.org