NASCAR Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink is the color of choice this weekend at Lowe's Motor Speedway. In support of Susan G. Komen for the cure and National Breast Cancer Awareness month, four NASCAR teams have taken at least one car and tricked it out in pink colors.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found in women and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women.
This slide show is meant to be entertaining and also educational.

All photos are copyright David Yeazell.

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Breast cancer symptoms vary from a small lump to a shape or size change in the breast. If you feel something might be wrong, but are not sure, ask your doctor.

Bobby Labonte's No. 96 ASK.com Ford Fusion was dress in all pink this weekend. The front valance is adorned with pink ribbons and the rear deck lid carries thousands of names of survivors and those helped by the Susan G. Komen foundation.

Early detection is important

Becoming familiar with breast anatomy and physiology can help you understand the normal changes that occur during your lifetime.

Early detection remains one of the most effective ways to decrease the number of breast cancer deaths.

Like NASCAR, regular examinations can help prevent problems.

Warriors in Pink, Fight Like a Girl

Have a clinical breast exam at least every three years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40.

Modern clinical methods include MRI, ultrasound, and mammography.

Help focus on more mature women

There is no age restriction for breast cancer. Statistically, women of advanced age are more at risk, and tend not to get screened regularly.

A study that combined the data from seven randomized trials found that women aged 50 and older who had regular mammography had a 23 percent lower risk of dying from breast cancer than their peers who did not.

Pink is not just for women

Kyle Busch shows that pink is not just for women.

Although rare, men do get breast cancer. The most common breast condition in men is gynecomastia (GUY-nuh-ko-MASS-tee-uh—enlargement of the breast tissue). A breast condition is different from breast cancer and is usually benign.

The strongest risk factor for male breast cancer is Klinefelter's syndrome, a condition related to high levels of estrogen.

Mammography and Moderation

Everyone loves M&M's, but, a good diet, exercise, absence of cigarettes, limited alcohol consumption and regular testing can help decrease the risk of developing breast cancer.

We have the tools to fight this disease

Elliot Sadler's No. 19 Stanley Tools Dodge heads for the pits to get a much needed adjustment.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure provides a substantial amount of tools to aid in the fight against breast cancer. Find the tools you need at ww5.komen.org

Think outside the box

Breast cancer does not discriminate by age, race or gender. If you or a loved one are at risk or have symptoms of breast cancer, please see your doctor immediately.

Education, exercise, and early detection are all strong tools in the fight against breast cancer.

Please support Susan G. Komen for a Cure. If not for you, then please, for someone else.