October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year.
For 40 years, the American Cancer Society has turned breast cancer awareness into action to save lives. Here in New Hampshire, the American Cancer Society offers
survivors support in the following areas:
- Access to Treatment – Having a reliable ride to appointments and a place to stay if
travel is required ensures more people receive the vital treatment they need.
Through transportation and lodging grants and its Road to Recovery program and
Hope Lodge communities, the American Cancer Society ensures anyone who
needs a ride or a place to stay during treatment has one free of charge. - Appearance Resources – The American Cancer Society’s EverYou™ program a curated
collection of quality wigs, headwear, and post-surgical products including
bras and breast forms to help people keep feeling like themselves during and after
treatment. - Individualized Assistance – Through ACS CARES (Community Access to Resources,
Education, and Support), ACS offers a customizable program that delivers non-
clinical patient navigation support to cancer patients and caregivers. Through a
mobile app and personalized support from trained American Cancer Society
volunteers, the program provides broader access to resources to mitigate barriers to
care, deliver high-quality, reliable information and offer emotional support
during the cancer journey.
Be a part of the movement and attend one of two Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks this October. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in New Hampshire is scheduled for Sunday, October 26 in Concord at Memorial Field.
There are many ways to get involved in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, including:
- Be the movement by signing up for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Community members can join in saving lives, remembering loved ones and funding
the future of breast cancer research and programs by joining the nation’s largest and
most impactful breast cancer movement. Leading up to October, participants can
raise funds to reach a suggested personal goal of [$100] or more, then attend an event
in celebration of those efforts. - Be the hope by sponsoring the Making Strides movement. Participants can also
become corporate leaders in their community to ensure local survivors and thrivers
are celebrated and honored during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - Be the future by donating. Community members can also help fund the important
work of the American Cancer Society by making a donation. Every dollar received is
dedicated to ending breast cancer as we know it. Donations can be made by visiting
MakingStridesWalk.org.
About the American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 100 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone
has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
