Stress the Importance of Early Detection through the Distribution of Custom Lapel Pins

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that in 2009 alone, “211,731 women in the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer,” and “40,676 women in the United States died from breast cancer.”  The agency also stresses the importance of early detection through regular screenings administered at home and in a doctor’s office.  Education and early detection, in this case, is a woman’s best defense.

Raising Awareness through Pink Ribbon Pins

With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month taking place in October, now is the time to start raising awareness of this deadly disease.  By educating the women that visit your clinic, office or hospital, they gain the knowledge need to detect what may be a cancerous lump in their breast.  One of the most effective ways to encourage breast cancer screening is through the creation and distribution of custom lapel pins.

Breast cancer awareness jewelry can significantly increase the chances of women detecting and being diagnosed with breast cancer.  They can then work with their doctor to come up with a plan of attack to fight the cancerous cells.  Without knowledge of breast cancer and treatment options, many uninformed women succumb to the disease.  Your office, clinic or hospital can do their part to encourage home and medical screenings by handing out ribbon pins throughout the month of October and the rest of the year.

The Three Main Tests Used in Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer screening can be done in one of three ways.  The main tests are used to determine whether or not a woman is showing signs or symptoms of the disease.  If there is any cause for alarm, a doctor should be consulted right away.

Here are the three tests used in breast cancer screening:

• Mammogram. Considered the best method to detect breast cancer, an X-ray of the breast is taken and reviewed.  Small lumps are often discovered this way and treated immediately preventing the spread of cancer to other parts of the body.  Women aged 50 to 74 years old should schedule this type of screening every two years.  Women aged 40-49 years, can talk to their doctor about how often they should schedule a mammogram.
• Clinical breast exam.  This type of screening is done by a doctor or a nurse who uses his or her hands to feel for lumps and other changes in the breasts.
• Breast self-exam.  This type of screening is done in the comfort of a woman’s own home.  She checks her own breasts for lumps, changes in the size or shape of the breast, and any other changes in the breasts or underarm (armpit).

Stress the importance of early detection where breast cancer is concerned.  Encourage women to get mammograms today with the custom lapel pins that you hand out.  Visit https://signaturepins.com/ribbonpins.html/  to create your own pink awareness ribbon pins today.  We will provide you with a free price quote and digital file containing the custom artwork that we created for you.

Email your ideas, questions, and requests for revisions to info@signaturepins.com.  You can also call 1-800-480-6822 toll-free to speak to a Signature Pins representative.  One of the ways that we thank you for being a customer of ours is by providing you with free artwork and design services as well as free shipping to your US address.  Contact us now with your inquiry so we can start creating your breast cancer pins right away.