Just a reminder from us here at Buy Rash Guards that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

You know we’re all about preventing skin cancer but excluding cancer of the skin, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and nearly one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, and more than 40,000 women will succumb to the disease. Right now, there are around 2 million women in the United States who have been treated for breast cancer.

The key to defeating this disease is an aggressive defense through appropriate mammograms, preventive medical care and the consistent availability of treatment for those who are diagnosed. The American Cancer Society recommends that women obtain their first baseline mammogram at age 35 and annual mammograms and clinical breast exams after age 40. Women ages 20 to 39 are recommended to have a clinical breast exam every three years. All women are advised to perform monthly breast self-exams.