In many countries, October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, during which thousands of organizations gather to support this cause. During this month, awareness campaigns are more active in order to encourage women have more mammograms and therefore save their lives.
Breast Cancer is the most common disease in women over 60 years of age, and it represents the second cause of death for women worldwide. Breast cancer awareness is an urgent step to reduce the expansion of this disease through education on symptoms and causes.
Although knowledge about the causes are still insufficient, early detection of this type of cancer can positively affect the case. Overall, because of awareness, breast cancer symptoms are being detected at an earlier, more treatable stage.
The pink ribbon is the official symbol for this disease. It is usually worn to honor women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. It is usually associated with personal generosity, trust in scientific evolution, and optimism. It encourages individuals to focus on the emotionally tempting eventual vision of a cure for breast cancer, rather than the reality that there is no certain cure for breast cancer, and no guarantee there will ever be such a cure.
