Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Dates, Theme and Significance: Here’s What You Should Know About the Month-Long Observance That Aims To Battle Breast Cancer
The main aim of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to educate women by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. As per records, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
The month of October is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a campaign aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer, promoting early detection, and supporting those affected by the disease. It is an annual international health campaign marked in several countries around the world. The month-long event is organised by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Breast Cancer Awareness Month emphasises the importance of regular screenings, such as mammograms, and encourages people to be proactive about their health. In this article, let’s know more about the Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 start and end dates, theme and the significance of the annual event.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Dates
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is marked every October, from October 1 to October 31.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 Theme
The theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024 is "No-one should face breast cancer alone."
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Significance
The main aim of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to educate women by providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. As per records, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival. Only early detection can significantly improve the chances of survival.
The annual event, held throughout October, calls for efforts that can help in improving healthcare access and ensure patient rights are protected. On this day, survivors often share their stories, offering hope and encouragement to others which can be emotionally empowering for patients and families facing a difficult diagnosis.
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