October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the main goal is to spread awareness of the disease.
“While most people are aware of breast cancer, many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same,” according to the official website.
“We have made a lot of progress but still have a long way to go.”
Check out quotes and sayings below.
1. Breast cancer changes you, and the change can be beautiful.” -- Jane Cook
2. The goal is to live a full productive life even with all that ambiguity. No matter what happens, whether the cancer never flares up again or whether you die, the important thing is that the days that you have had will have lived.”
3. “If you have a friend or family member with breast cancer, try not to look at her with ’sad eyes.' Treat her like you always did; just show a little extra love.” -- Hoda Kotb
4. “There can be life after breast cancer. The prerequisite is early detection.” -- Ann Jillian
5. “With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer.” -- Betsey Johnson
6. “Every woman needs to know the facts. And the fact is, when it comes to breast cancer, every woman is at risk.” -- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
7. “Once I overcame breast cancer, I wasn’t afraid of anything anymore.” -- Melissa Etheridge
8. “Women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer can learn a tremendous amount from women who have already been treated.” -- Anne Wojcicki
9. “I started realizing I could be an example for women to not just be aware of breast cancer but to act on it, to make an appointment, to give themselves an exam.” -- Guliana Rancic
10. “Check your bumps for lumps.” -- slogan
11. “Finding the cure starts with hope.” -- slogan
12. “Show you care, be aware.” -- slogan
