October is a very important month in the fight against breast cancer. But do you know how the movement came about, what the objective of the national campaign is and how it is possible to be part of the Pink October in everyday life?
Check out how to be part of this movement and help save lives!
How did the movement come about?
A lot of people see and participate in awareness campaigns, but don't know for sure about the story behind Pink October. The movement began in the United States, still in the 90s, when several North American states put isolated actions in their territories to warn women about the disease and how to control it in the month of October. It was then that the congress recognized the month as the national one for preventing and combating breast cancer.
The Role of Pink October
INCA, José Alencar Gomes da Silva National Cancer Institute, launches a national campaign every year with the objective of strengthening and highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, demystifying erroneous beliefs regarding the disease and increasing the reduction of risks and chances of cure when tracked in advance. During Pink October these actions are intensified with the distribution of information materials, advertisements and health professionals in order to save lives.
You are also an awareness agent
Prevention and self-examination are age-independent. It is important that you know your body so that you can identify possible breast changes. In addition, you can also help other women. Be it your mother, relatives, friends or even a neighbor. Those between 40 and 69 years old should have a mammogram at least every two years and you can remind them, helping them to become aware and understand the importance of prevention.
Pink can save lives
Using the color pink frequently in the month of October is not just for fashion, it is a constant reminder about movement and the care we should have with our health. So don't be shy, show that you support the cause! Whether it's the look for work, for a weekend walk or a night out, be sure to include color in your clothing.
If you want, you can diversify and create combinations in which your jewelry dialogues with your clothes and enhances the pink. you can use both gemstones in that color like those that match the other pieces of your look. Some great options are quartz, sapphire, diamond, amethyst, ruby and emerald.
Now that you are on top of the Pink October movement, the important role of awareness about early diagnosis and how, together, we can make each day of this month a reminder for those who are close or not, how about also sharing this text with your friends on social networks and let them know about this campaign?
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