October is known for the beautiful fall foliage, and autumnal colors dot our landscape and usher in the upcoming holiday season. It is also the month designated for breast cancer awareness, sometimes referred to as ‘Pinktober,’ reflecting the pink ribbons and clothing worn symbolically for breast health education and advocacy.Â
Here are the 2021 U.S. breast cancer statistics as reported by Breastcancer.org:
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