Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer is an all-too-common disease that affects over 200,000 women each year. Most of us know someone who has fought breast cancer in their lifetime, whether it be a family relative or friend. According to the U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group and the United States Cancer Statistics: 1999–2014 Incidence and Mortality Web-based Report, as of 2014:

• 236,968 women and 2,141 men in the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer.^†
• 41,211 women and 465 men in the United States died from breast cancer.^†

Also not counting some kinds of skin cancer, according to the CDC, breast cancer in the United States is:

• The most common cancer in women, no matter your race or ethnicity.
• The most common cause of death from cancer among Hispanic women.
• The second-most common cause of death from cancer among white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women.

Because breast cancer affects so many women, the cause to find the cure for breast cancer has taken center stage in the last 20 years. Many of us have heard of local breast cancer walks to support research, or wearing the pink ribbon to support victims and to raise breast cancer awareness.

8 Brands That Support Breast Cancer Awareness 2017

Now many brands are donating part of their proceeds when you purchase items during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including:

• New Balance Lace Up For The Cure 490 Womens Walking Shoes
• NFL Breast Cancer Awareness Shop
• Charter Club Pink Ribbon Robe
• Vimmia Warrior One Breast Cancer Awareness Legging
• Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Illuminating Bronzing Powder Set
• Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask for Breast Cancer Research
• Gap Breast Cancer Research Foundation® Crew Socks
• Pink Ribbon Signature Umbrella

Want to learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and how you can help? Visit NationalBreastCancer.org for more information!