Breast cancer awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease by educating the public about early detection, causes, diagnosis, treatment and support for survivors. According to www.nationalbreastcancer.org, breast cancer is second to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women. Women are encouraged to conduct self examinations regularly and learn the facts about early detection. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)