For nearly four decades, October has been recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life. It’s necessary to understand the warning signs of breast cancer, your risk of breast cancer, and what’s normal for you so you can take action if there are any changes in your breasts or underarm areas.

Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. In 2022, an estimated 290,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S. About one in eight women in the U.S. will get breast cancer at some point.

Although it is rare, men get breast cancer too. In 2022, an estimated 2,720 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. and approximately 530 men will die from breast cancer.

On October 21, Southern Torch will go pink for breast cancer awareness.  This issue will be dedicated to survivors and their stories.  Ten percent of all proceeds from sales for this special edition will go to a local charity.  If you would like to tell your story or advertise in this edition, please contact marla@southerntorch.com.

The best protection is early detection, get checked and schedule your annual mammogram today.