October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout this month tips and cancer prevention tips will be highlighted on UtahValleyHealth.org. According to the CDC breast cancer is the most common cancer in women next to non-melanoma skin cancer. Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in Hispanic women, and the second most common cause of cancer death in most other races.

Throughout October (and the rest of the year) the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization works with national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies to promote breast cancer awareness. They also help spread information on the disease, and work to give women access to screening services. For more information visit http://www.nbcam.org/.