It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Sea & Sun Calligraphy throughout October is wearing it pink! As a survivor of breast cancer in October 2012, I would like to advocate the importance of early detection. Because of modern technology and early detection there are over 3 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today.
Breast Cancer Statistics
About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12.4%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 63,960 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. Jan 9, 2018 breastcancer.org
Awareness
Getting Screened
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., but it can be successfully treated. Screening tests can find cancer early, when chances for survival are highest. Regular screening tests (along with follow-up tests if diagnosed) reduce your chance of dying from breast cancer.Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk. For more information please visit ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/BreastSelfAwareness.html​
Grateful
Early detection truly saves lives and I'm very thankful to be able to be alive today! For this reason I want to thank you for your business! I'm so blessed to be able to collaborate with you on this creative journey! Wishing you a beautiful October!
Blessings!
XOXO,
Marisol
The Humphrey's Estate Wedding, Temecula, California
Bride & Groom Place cards: Sea & Sun Calligraphy
Photography credits: Carrie McGuire Photography