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Learn more about breast cancer, get screened

Learn more about breast cancer, get screened (Photo: iStock)

October is breast cancer awareness month, hence it's a befitting time to revisit the topic. The campaign on raising breast cancer awareness dates back to 1985.

On top of increasing awareness about the disease, the campaign also raises funds for research, preventive initiatives, diagnosis and treatment. Colour pink is associated with breast cancer awareness events, hence you might see lots of pink apparel the whole of October.

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