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Pink breast cancer awareness bracelets and a ribbon pin are displayed at Wilford Hall's Mammography Clinic, JBSA-Lackland, Texas, on Oct. 3, 2024, as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Oct. 7, 2024

Shining a light on Breast Cancer Awareness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observance focused on raising awareness and encouraging early detection of breast cancer.

In the Pink... From rose to fuchsia to salmon, with October designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton staff members gathered on the quarterdeck, many in pink attire, to help raise awareness for the annual breast cancer campaign (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

Oct. 1, 2022

Think Pink at NMRTC Bremerton for Breast Cancer Awareness

NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — In the Pink... From rose to fuchsia to salmon, with October designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton staff members gathered on the quarterdeck, many in pink attire, to help raise awareness for the annual breast cancer campaign (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer). Taking a supportive stand against cancer...Naval Hospital Bremerton Pediatric Department and Immunization Clinic staff take a pink pause for the annual breast cancer awareness cause (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer). Corpsmen Care for the Cause...Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness Training Unit Bangor demonstrate - colorfully - their support in helping to raise awareness for the annual breast cancer awareness campaign held every October (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. About 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer during her life. Early detection saves lives. Patients can call to schedule or stop by the Mammography section in Radiology, no Referral /order from PCM needed.

Oct. 2, 2020

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Scheduling A Screening At Madigan

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making breast cancer the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Yet breast cancer also has one of the highest survival rates, largely thanks to early detection services such as screening mammograms. Madigan Patients can call to schedule or stop by the Mammography section in Radiology for screening. A referral /order from PCM  is not needed.

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