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October
is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In
honor of the month, the FDA’s Office of Women’s Health developed the Pink Ribbon
Sunday program to help educate women across the nation about breast cancer
prevention and awareness. Pink
Ribbon Sunday aims to reduce breast cancer health disparities in communities by
empowering leaders of local groups and organizations to develop mammography
awareness programs that fit the needs of their community. Mammography is
still the best tool to detect breast cancer early. Lack of screening can lead to
later diagnosis, later entry into treatment and increased
mortality. Awareness
activities include mobile mammography events, local health fairs or “Pink”
luncheons to promote the cause.The
FDA’s Office of Women’s Health has put together information packets for
individuals or organizations to distribute in their communities. The packets
include a mammography information card, mammography fact sheet and an official
Pink Ribbon Sunday flyer. Order your FREE copies today!
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