Colleges against Cancer

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October is breast cancer awareness month. The NCCU Julia Williams Davis Chapter of Colleges Against Cancer (NCCU-CAC) invites the NCCU community to wear something pink on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, to highlight and bring awareness to breast cancer.

Then, take a picture of yourself or your group and post it on Kudoboard to share with your fellow Eagles!

Breast Cancer Facts

  • About 1 in 8 US women (12%) will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
  • Men can develop breast cancer; 2,550 new cases were diagnosed in men in 2018.
  • Diet, exercise, smoking, and other lifestyles can impact an individual's risk of cancer, including breast cancer.
  • Genes can matter: 5% to 10% of cases are thought to be hereditary. Know your family history and weigh your risks.

For more information, contact Gabrielle Simmons-Wright, CAC president ([email protected]); Angela Adkins, vice-president ([email protected]); or Dr. Patricia Wigfall, advisor ([email protected]).

Area:
College of Health and Sciences
Department:
Public Administration
Audiences:
Employees,
Students,
Public
Contact Person:
Patricia Wigfall
[email protected]
(919) 530-5203