Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most people know, have known, or will know someone with cancer or will develop some kind of cancer themselves. It’s a battle, it’s all out warfare, and anyone who has had a front row seat to-or gone through-this vicious struggle can attest to how brutal and unforgiving it is. It is scary and heart wrenching; not just for the individual going through chemotherapy but also for those closest to them, who are constantly concerned and worried about their loved ones. They want to support their loved ones as much as their loved ones need support.

Here at Galaxy Design Squad, we recognize that need, having been on the front lines a few times ourselves. We want to help you show support for those loved ones that are going through this difficult time, and not just during October but year round. Wearing a breast cancer awareness lapel pin is a great and subtle way to show your loved ones how much they are truly valued. It’s a tiny, love-filled notion that demonstrates support to those loved ones, while also bringing awareness to this terrible disease.

If you are interested in creating a custom breast cancer awareness pin with Galaxy Design Squad, please fill out our Free Quote Form, or send an email to [email protected], or give us a call at (833) 5-GALAXY. We would love to discuss with you any design ideas you may have.

We will be offering 10% off on all breast cancer awareness pins ordered with us during the month of October. We wish us all nothing but health, love, and happiness, from all of us here at Galaxy Design Squad.

FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND TREATMENT, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE GATHERED ARTICLES AND RESOURCES WE HAVE INCLUDED BELOW:

www.nationalbreastcancer.org is a great organization that offers many helpful tools to not only help find a cure, but to educate the public on how to look for symptoms by providing a how-to guide on how to perform a breast self exam. They also offer resources on how to get a clinical exam by a qualified nurse or doctor in your local area, explanations on mammograms, and how healthy eating and lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of getting breast cancer. If you would like to donate to this wonderful organization, you can do so knowing that you are making a difference in countless people’s lives.

Donate here: https://donate.nationalbreastcancer.org/.

Here is some additional information from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation website www.komen.org.

BREAST SELF-AWARENESS MESSAGES

Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., but it can be successfully treated. Screening tests can find cancer early, when chances for survival are highest. Regular screening tests (along with follow-up tests if diagnosed) reduce your chance of dying from breast cancer.

1. KNOW YOUR RISK

• Talk to both sides of your family to learn about your family health history.
• Talk to a doctor about your risk of breast cancer.

2. GET SCREENED

• Talk with a doctor about which screening tests are right for you if you are at higher risk.
• Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
• Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40.
• Sign up for your screening reminder at www.komen.org/reminder

3. KNOW WHAT IS NORMAL FOR YOU

• See a doctor if you notice any of these breast changes:
• Lump, hard knot or thickening inside the breast or underarm area.
• Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening of the breast.
• Change in the size or shape of the breast
• Dimpling or puckering of the skin.
• Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple.
• Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast.
• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly.
• New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away.

4. MAKE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES

• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Add exercise into your routine.
• Limit alcohol intake.
• Limit menopausal hormone use.
• Breastfeed, if you can.

Thank you for visiting our website and reading our blog for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We hope that we can all make any difference possible in the fight against cancer!