Stay aware of breast cancer this October

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Oct 13, 2026
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While women of all ages should be aware of breast health, the mammogram is the number one tool for detecting early breast cancers for women age 40 and older and younger women at higher risk.

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