Every year, half a million women are killed by breast cancer worldwide, which accounts for one percent of all the deaths. Breast cancer is no more a rare disease. It is one the most common form of cancer found in women today and a reason for increased female morbidity and mortality. The only way to treat is an early diagnosis.

October is also known as Breast Cancer Month. 'Pink for October' is an initiative started in August 2006, in which sites all over the world change their templates to include the color pink, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The 4th Monday of the month is considered as Pink Ribbon day. Pink is the colour to raise awareness on breast cancer. Pink Ribbon Day aims to raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as raise funds towards research, education and patient support programs.

By awareness it means to educate all women to recognize the breast cancer symptoms early for effective treatment, to solve the myths regarding breast cancer, to highlight the importance of breast self examination, timely screening, and to enlighten on breast cancer, its causes, signs and symptoms, stages, investigations, available treatment and preventive measures.

Now is the time to get your self acquainted with the signs and symptoms of breast cancer to save yourself by catching hold of and fighting this cancer at an early stage. This year acknowledge this pink month to stay in pink of health all your life!