In October 1983, the Race for the Cure was held for the first time in Dallas, Texas, where 800 people participated. According to the organizers, by 2002 the number of participants reached 1.3 million and the event was held in over 100 US cities. The event is also organized in several other parts of the world. 

The reasons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to remind women that the best way to beat Breast Cancer is early detection and to offer information for support and ways to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Since 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older and breast cancer deaths have declined. This is exciting progress, but there are still women who do not take advantage of early detection at all and others who do not get screening mammograms and clinical breast exams at regular intervals. For example, women age 65 and older are less likely to get mammograms than younger women, even though breast cancer risk increases with age. Hispanic women have fewer mammograms than Caucasian women and African American women. Women below poverty level are less likely than women at higher incomes to have had a mammogram within the past two years. And mammography use has increased for all groups except American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Beginning at age 20: Performing breast self-exams and looking for any signs of change.
Age 20 to 39: Scheduling clinical breast exams every three years.

By the age of 40: Having a baseline mammogram and annual clinical breast exams.

Ages 40 to 49: Having a mammogram every one to two years depending on previous findings.

Ages 50 and older: Having a mammogram every year. 

All Ages: Recording personal exams, mammograms and doctors' appointments on a calendar or in a detailed file. Also maintaining a healthy weight, following a low-fat diet, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking, and reducing alcohol consumption.

Rehabmart  can offer assistance with some specialty Breast Cancer Awareness products. 

The Breast Cancer Awareness Rollator comes in a bright pink color so you can tell the world that you are a supporter of Breast Cancer Heath. This rollator comes with a comfortable padded seat and also loop brakes - pull to stop, push to lock. The rollator has height adjustable handles that adjust from 31.5 inches to as high as 37.5 inches. The attached basket beneath the seat provides security yet is easily removable to carry with you. Weighing only 15 pounds it's lightweight aluminum makes transporting easy and it has a 300 lb. weight capacity.

                                                     

 

You can also show your support by wearing Medline Generation Pink Vinyl Exam Gloves . These gloves are latex-free, patented third-generation vinyl exam gloves which have the comfort, barrier protection and price you love. When you choose Generation Pink gloves, you're helping Medline support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.   These gloves come 1000 per case.

Or try Medline Generation Pink Pearl Eaxm Gloves which starts with the extra protection of nitrile, adds the soothing comfort of an organic aloe lining, then gives the glove the glamorous sheen of your favorite string of pearls.These gloves come 1000 per case.

                             

 

So do what you can to support Breast Cancer Month by telling family and friends about the prevention and care for Breast Cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be proud to wear The Pink!