Breast Cancer Awareness Month

"Cancer doesn't care if you've got stuff to do. Cancer doesn't care that you got little kids to raise. It's not gonna wait for you."

There's a chance you've never been to this new little lounge in Winnebago but you probably should stop by, and this month, there's a very pink reason to take a seat and a drink.

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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month represents an opportunity for all Americans to devote some time to offering their support to the millions of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

These seven ways of supporting your loved one who has breast cancer could really make a difference.

Too many myths exist about the risk, contraction and treatment of breast cancer. It's time to put five of them to rest.

FIve exciting new research findings that should greatly benefit victims of and those at risk for breast cancer.

Apparently it’s quite simple: exercise reduces a woman’s risk of breast cancer.

Here are seven breast cancer awareness charities that are most deserving of your support this month.

When it comes to the fight against breast cancer, not all pinks are equal. As we become more aware of the “pinkwashing” of America, we know that buying something in a shade of pink isn't necessarily doing anything to help the fight against breast cancer -- and some products can actually hinder it. That's why, as we spend our October supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, getting the word out and doing our individual best to fund the cause as we see fit, we need to make sure we're supporting the fight well. (And of course, looking good while doing it -- that's also nice.)