October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Finding breast cancerThis link is external to health.gov. early is key to successful treatment. That’s why every October, we come together to raise awareness about the disease and to encourage people to get tested. Check out our MyHealthfinder resources to learn about getting tested for breast cancer and starting the conversation with a doctor — and link your audiences to this FAQ on mammogramsThis link is external to health.gov. from the Office on Women’s Health (OWH).