The Cleveland Clinic (2024) offers media to assist in decreasing tension and anxiety for those who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer:  “Find helpful podcasts from Cleveland Clinic doctors on proper behaviors and techniques for relaxation and healing for patients with breast cancer.” 

Breastcancer.org (2024) talks about how we can provide emotional support for loved ones with breast cancer, and that breast cancer is not only a condition that can affect females [as an example, the National Cancer Institute at The National Institutes of Health (2024) emphasizes that the disease can occur in members of the younger population.  However, the diagnosis is often rare.]

Also, the controversies regarding the awareness month, different stages of breast cancer, people who might experience triggers during the month, and other important information are explained (Breastcancer.org, 2024).  

The World Health Organization (2024) reported that awareness allows individuals to receive early detection for better outcomes, but favorable outcomes can only surface when infrastructure  barriers are removed.  Finally, the World Health Organization (2024) also discusses the importance of policy changes in nations creating barriers, and lifestyle changes to decrease the levels of breast cancer.  

Vikki

References

Breastcancer.org.  (2024).  About Breast Cancer.  Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Retrieved From https://www.breastcancer.org/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-awareness-month

Cleveland Clinic. (2024).  Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center Menu.  Breast Cancer Podcasts For Relaxation.  Retrieved From https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/cancer/depts/breast/podcasts

National Cancer Institute At The National Institutes Of Health (NIH). (2024).  Childhood Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version.  Retrieved From https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast/patient/child-breast-treatment-pdq

World Health Organization.  (2024).  WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative: Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Theme: No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone.  Background.  Retrieved From https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/10/01/default-calendar/who-global-breast-cancer-initiative–breast-cancer-awareness-month