Stop breast cancer.

Every 13 minutes someone dies from breast cancer. But when it's detected early, it can often be cured before it kills. October, Breast Cancer Awareness month, is a great time to spread the word about preventing, detecting, and treating breast cancer. Here's how you can help yourself and others:

--> Start testing.. Women should do a breast self-exam each month, about a week after their period ends. If you don't have a period, the just do it once a month. Early detection saves lives.

--> Start scanning. Women over age 40 should get a mammogram every 1-2 years. Schedule one with your physician today. Early detection saves lives.

--> Start clicking. Each time you click the big pink button at thebreastcancersite.com, you will help low-income women get free mammogram. Click now. Click daily.

--> Start moving. The Susan G. Komen Foundation sponsors over 100 walks, runs and races to raise money for breast cancer research. Get some exercise and do some good while you participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day and the Race for the Cure.

Do what you can to fight breast cancer, not only in October, but every day.

"Truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it." -Flannery O'Connor, writer (1925-1964)