National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023
October 1 - 31, 2023 in the USA
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October 2023. Breast Cancer Awareness Month,is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.
A variety of events around the world are organized in October, including walks and runs, and the pink illumination of landmark buildings. In the United States, the National Football League promotes breast cancer awareness by incorporating pink on and off the field, and comic strip artists use pink on one day in October
Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas, while those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas. (With material from: Wikipedia)
More dates:
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Oct 01, 2024
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Oct 01, 2025
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Oct 01, 2026