October 1 marked the beginning of breast cancer awareness month and Cancer Council is once again urging women to get together and raise awareness for women\u2019s cancers.<\/p>\n
Australians are encouraged to raise funds and awareness by hosting a Girls\u2019 Night In event.<\/p>\n
Every day in Australia, around 60 women are diagnosed with breast or a gynaecological cancer \u2013 these women are mothers, grandmas, daughters, sisters, and friends.<\/p>\n
Sadly, every day around 12 Australian women will die from a women\u2019s cancer. Cancer Council Victoria\u2019s Emily Wigney said breast and gynaecological cancers touch many lives in one form or another.<\/p>\n
\u201cEither directly or through the experience of family and friends. Hosting or attending a Girls\u2019 Night In event isn\u2019t only an opportunity to raise much-needed funds for women\u2019s cancers; it can also raise muchneeded awareness about early detection and cancer prevention,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important to remember that a third of cancers can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices and taking part in the recommended screening programs for your age-group. Getting together with the girls and opening up these conversations is a great way to spread awareness and perhaps change someone\u2019s life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Wigney also said events can range from a simple movie-night to a gala ball \u2013 no event is too big or too small.<\/p>\n
\u201cFunds raised support the ongoing development of prevention programs, support services and vital cancer research.<\/p>\n
There is plenty of support for hosts too.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more tips or information, visit girlsnightin.com.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
October 1 marked the beginning of breast cancer awareness month and Cancer Council is once again urging women to get together and raise awareness for women\u2019s cancers. Australians are encouraged to raise funds and awareness by hosting a Girls\u2019 Night In event. Every day in Australia, around 60 women are diagnosed with breast or a […]<\/p>\n