By Tracey Welsh, General Manager
2010 marks the 25th Anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we applaud the numbers of people that will proudly sport the color pink as they walk, run and advocate in honor of this cause. In 2010, nearly 207,000 individuals will receive a breast cancer diagnosis, and the good news is that there are nearly 2.5 million survivors.
Still today, breast cancer is the #2 leading cause of death in women. Whether you are a survivor, a caregiver, or have lost a loved one to cancer, I invite you to take time this month to honor and consider the impact this disease has on your life. Let the flood of pink images in honor of this cause be your sign that it’s time to commit to a healthier lifestyle. Take time to think about how nutrition plays a significant preventative and healing role in your bodies’ biological processes. Consider the mind-body connection, and how important it is to relieve stress through physical activity, getting outdoors and drinking in nature. Add the healing touch of massage as another way to promote good health. This recipe of complementary therapies added to increased awareness and research will help continue to increase breast cancer survival rates.
At Red Mountain each October, we are proud to honor a support group of breast cancer survivors from our local area with a Spa Tapas Survivors Celebration. We dedicate this evening to their mind, body and spirit in hopes that we can play a small part in their continued healing and help them take another step on their path to recovery.
For more information about breast cancer, please visit the American Cancer Society's website.
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