 Welcome to All Hands Update. I'm Petty Officer Andrew Johnson. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women. Each year more than 22,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer and 40,000 die from it. Breast cancer does not just affect women. Men can get breast cancer too. Many people survive breast cancer if it is found and treated early. Early detection through routine screening has helped increase the survival rate for many cancers. Women are encouraged to do self-exams and get annual checkups and mammograms. To reduce your risk of breast cancer, keep a healthy weight, exercise regularly and get enough sleep. For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness, visit the Navy's Healthcare blog and go to All Hands Magazine online to read about a sailor's personal fight against breast cancer.