October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Do You Know All of Your Options?

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to increase awareness of a disease that affects millions of women around the globe. It’s estimated that 1 out of 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer within their lifetime, a statistic that equals roughly 2 million of the country’s current female population.

October offers a chance to recognize those impacted by the disease and remember those who have lost their own battle against breast cancer.

From prevention to reconstruction, RealSelf encourages women to make the best choices for their health — and feel confident in the process. Many women are not aware of all their options following a mastectomy, so it was important for us to educate women about their options around breast reconstruction.

RealSelf is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You can read first-hand stories from RealSelf survivors, like our first featured survivor, Susan, who underwent a mastectomy and reconstruction to avoid an imminent cancer diagnosis.

Learn about Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day

ASPS Guide to Breast Reconstruction

More about Breast Cancer

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