Turning Awareness Into Action: 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, co-created by the American Cancer Society in 1985.
It began as a week-long campaign to educate women about screening and routine mammograms. Today, it has grown into a nationwide movement bringing awareness to the disease.
1 in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Author's summary: Breast Cancer Awareness Month marks 40 years.
- The American Cancer Society co-created Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985.
- The movement brings awareness to breast cancer and supports those affected.
- Donations are tax deductible and support the improvement of lives of people with cancer.
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