| There have been a number of misconceptions about | | | | walks. Inspiring words such as 'Hope' or 'Faith' and |
| breast cancer. Primary among these is that | | | | 'Courage' are very often etched on the bracelet. Pink |
| pre-menopausal women aren't at a significant risk of | | | | is the color of cancer of the breast awareness in the |
| developing this type of cancer. However, the | | | | same way as red is stands for awareness of HIV |
| American Cancer Society revealed that this is the | | | | and AIDS. |
| leading cause of death by cancer for women | | | | The corresponding ribbon is also pink in color. This |
| between the ages of 20 to 59 in the United States. | | | | beautiful shade of color was chosen for its liveliness |
| Hence age is less of an indicator of risk for cancer of | | | | and positive vibe to cancer sufferers. Hope is an |
| the breast than first thought to be. Increasing | | | | essential element in the treatment of this cancer. |
| awareness of among all strata of women is the role | | | | With hope, cancer sufferers can look forward to a |
| of breast cancer bracelets. | | | | day when they will be cancer free. The absence of |
| Why breast cancer bracelets? | | | | hope defeats even the best medical properties. |
| Cancer of the breast is an insidious disease affecting | | | | Pink is a lovely color often associated with women |
| the lives of millions of American women today. Breast | | | | and by purchasing breast cancer bracelets, a portion |
| cancer bracelets help increase the awareness of the | | | | of the money will be donated to research into the |
| symptoms, causes and treatment in an effort to | | | | disease. The Cancer Research Foundation thrives on |
| stem the disease before it gets to a critical stage. | | | | money generated through such generous |
| The legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong, a cancer | | | | contributions and has paved the way for new cures |
| survivor himself, once wore a yellow bracelet with | | | | and treatment to help cancer sufferers manage and |
| the words 'Live Strong' at the Tour de France, to | | | | fight the disease. |
| advocate the need for cancer survivors to overcome | | | | These bracelets are now in the forefront of the |
| the disease and move on in life with faith and | | | | battle against cancer. It's a perennial message of |
| courage. | | | | hope and courage to cancer victims. You can do your |
| His example paved the way for pink bracelets to be | | | | part to raise awareness by promoting the use of |
| worn at fund-raising events such as cancer runs and | | | | attractive breast cancer bracelets. |