October’s pink jewelry edit along with 7 quick facts about breast cancer you should know.
October is a month for raising awareness about breast cancer, a leading cause of cancer death in women, next to lung cancer which is truly a scary statistic.
No matter what age or gender you are, you’re never too young or old to learn a bit about breast cancer today.
Because pink is the color associated for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve chosen 7 pink-themed jewelry accompanied with 7 facts about breast cancer that you should know. Ogle away and learn:
♥ MadamIris | glow in the dark pink ring
Breast cancer risk doubles in women with first-degree relative (mom, sis or daughter) who has with the disease. However, 85% of women with breast cancer have no family history. If you’re over 40 and have no family history of breast cancer, you should still go for breast exams and mammograms.
♥ 53Countesses | hot pink zig zag bracelet
It can be terrifying to find a lump in your breast but 8 out of 10 breast lumps are benign (not cancerous). The lumps can be cysts, blood clots from trauma, scar tissue, breast tumors (like fibroadenomas) or breast inflammation.
♥ CraftivityWorkshop | mini pink round stud earrings
A regular exercise of half to and hour daily helps to reduce risk of breast cancer.
♥ SmArtAnna | pink and silver peter pan collar necklace
Even one drink (of alcohol) per day raises the risk of breast cancer. The risk increases with higher intake.
♥ TheiaDesign | statement wooden triangle necklace
Asian women who consume soy regularly appear to have a very low breast cancer rate. More research is needed to understand the connection.
♥ artbyasta | pink and white wooden geometric necklace
Consumption of fibers lowers estrogen levels, decreasing risk of estrogen-positive tumors.
♥ ShopJadedGypsy | pink triangle gold stud earrings
Breast pain isn’t a common breast cancer symptom and is more likely to be related to hormonal changes dependent on your menstrual cycle.
“A woman’s health is her capital.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe
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What a cute collection!!!:) Thanks for the feature!
This is so cute – I love touches of colour with accessories and jewellery, you can really dress up an outfit based on jewellery alone so it’s a great post and even better that it supports a great cause too! :)
Layla xx
http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk
Too true, Layla – Bright pinks can increase the level of fun in an outfit, I love it, hehe. <3
Thank you so much for the feature! This post is very beautiful and inspiring! Pinktober is one of my favorite times :)
XOXO,
Jaded Gypsy
My pleasure, Jaded Gypsy! Thank you for your positive words – I think it’s a wonderful month too – But I’m biased as it’s my birthday month, hehe! Cheers XOXO <3