The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time of year that is devoted to educating not only women but all people about breast cancer. This month should teach everyone just how important it is to undergo regular breast cancer screenings. This disease has affected more lives than any other physical problem that human beings can experience. Breast Cancer will be diagnosed in one in eight women in their lifetime. There is one person diagnosed every two minutes in the United States. It is important to know your family history, get screened and know your body. If something does not look or feel right, then seeking a doctor’s opinion is so important for early detection. We in South Carolina and indeed across the nation pay rightful homage to that dreaded disease, its consequences for the patient, their families, and friends. Please take a moment to reflect on the many who have experienced this in their lives, pray for a cure, and consider supporting the cause. So, wear your PINK in the month of October to raise awareness in the fight to end breast cancer.

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