October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. As the leading cancer affecting women in this country, we would like to emphasize the importance of yearly screenings to find cancer in its early stages. Below are some facts about breast cancer and the incredible remission rate when caught early.

• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
• Every 2 minutes a women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
• 3.5 million have won the fight
• 99% survival rate when detected early in yearly screenings

Take action now and know there is hope, you aren’t alone.