October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. This is the time of year when events such as the Run for the cure and the Guardian Angel Benefit shine a spotlight on this prevalent and persistent disease. In the last few years a number of high profile women have spoken openly about their struggles with breast cancer and the difficult decisions they have been forced to make.

Celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Joan Lunden and Sandra Lee have helped many by sharing their experiences. 

Prevention of breast cancer and other cancers is an important topic and research is being done around the world. Dr. Kathleen Ruddy believes Prevention is the Cure. We happen to agree. While we work to improve treatments and pursue a cure, it is crucial that we find out what causes breast cancer. Read more on the subject on her website www.breasthealthandhealing.org