October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and here at WAHM.com we’re doing our part to raise awareness.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, about 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 64,640 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) are diagnosed every year. About 1 in 8 women born in the U.S. today will develop breast cancer during their lifetime and there are about 39,620 deaths from breast cancer per year.

We invite our community to join the discussion and share your stories. If you or anyone you know has been affected by breast cancer we encourage you to visit our Breast Cancer Dedication Wall.

Furthermore, we also encourage our community to get involved in the fight against breast cancer. The NBCAM organization utilizes community events and activities to promote awareness about the disease, as well as raise funds for research.

If you’d like to participate in an event, the American Cancer Society features an extensive list of national events going on throughout October, including Avon Walks, Pink Paint Art Classes, Coaches vs. Cancer basketball tournaments and more.

If you’re interested in making a donation, please visit the American Cancer Society or any other organization listed on NBCAM’s homepage.

Please help WAHM.com support the spirit of NBCAM by sharing your stories, offering your encouragement to those in need and helping in whatever way you can to support the efforts of patients, families, volunteers and the medical community all working to end breast cancer.