Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Out Day

Breast Cancer Awareness Month has helped raise awareness of breast cancer across the nation. And it’s working!  Breast cancer death rates have dropped by 44% since 1989.  Increased early detection and advancements in treatment have saved more than half a million lives.

But we want to go beyond saving lives and provide education and therapy for survivorship.   Breast cancer survivors need support far past the end of treatment and need a plan that:

• meets your unique health needs and concerns
• monitors any late and long-term treatment effects
• coordinates care between specialists and primary care providers

Having a plan in place can help you prepare or even try to minimize any potential late and long-term effects of breast cancer treatments.

Late effects are side effects that start months or years after breast cancer treatment ends.  Long-term effects begin during breast cancer treatment and may continue for months or years after treatment ends.  They can include scarring and fibrosis, pain, weakness, swelling, and limits in flexibility.

So join us on Pink Out Day to keep awareness strong.  Wear pink to remind people of the importance of screenings for early detection, treatment of side effects, and coming together to support each other.  And wear pink to remind people that together we can fight strong!