Penny’s By Plaza Flowers

Voted Best Florist In Philadelphia, our professional floral designers at Penny’s By Plaza Flowers are well equipped for National Floral Design Day! We offer a wide variety of floral options, green plants and gifts! Same day local and nationwide delivery is available. Our company is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We provide local same day and express flower delivery service anywhere in the Norristown, Pennsylvania area. Our firm has been voted “Best Florist in Philadelphia” on numerous occasions. We operate multiple floral design centers in the Norristown area. Our Plaza Flowers location is located at 417 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA 19403. The Penny’s Flowers location is at 263 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038.

Honor “National Breast Cancer Awareness Month” with flowers from Penny’s By Plaza Flowers!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is recognized world wide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month is designated as a special time to bring awareness to this illness and to the importance of early detection. Every year some studies reflect a staggering  458,000 women die from Breast Cancer and 1.38 Million new cases occur world wide. This disease is not just isolated to only under developed countries but it is indiscriminate and effects developed countries as well.

Each year in the United States alone there are more than 245,000 women that are diagnosed. Sadly over 40,000 women actually die from the disease each year. This disease also occurs in males at much lower rate of 1% of the male population. While most of those diagnosed with the illness are women at the age of 50 or older, there is a smaller number of younger women also diagnosed each year. That number is estimated to be 10% of the total which effects women under the age of 45.  Breast Cancer is relentless and steals the health of so many in the world.

While the statistics are alarming, there is a some positive news to report.  Breast Cancer cases had an increase of 4% during the period from 1975 through 1989. The good news is that due to women becoming increasing proactive about early screening and advances in modern  medicine, cases of Breast Cancer diagnosis has decreased by 39%. More positive news is that studies reflect  that nearly 322,600 breast cancer deaths have been prevented through 2015.

With continued emphasis on preventive screening and advances in medicine, hopefully these positive trends will continue to drastically reduce the loss of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes numerous programs that are dedicated to the national cancer control and awareness. They try to help countries that have lower incomes provide better education about the importance of early detection. Many of these countries are not wealthy enough to afford expensive Mammography equipment. It is therefore so critical that women in these countries are able to self detect early signs of breast cancer and then seek out the help of a trainer physician.

There are several ways you can get involved to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

• You can proudly wear a pink ribbon everyday during October. And give pink ribbons to others to wear.
• Some women like to bedazzle bras they have collected and auction them off at a fundraising event.
• Maybe you could invite family and friends to a fashion show you organized. All pink clothing and outrageous hats and accessories. Share facts about Breast Cancer during the event.
• Have a contest featuring Pink Pumpkins asking people to drop money in a collection jar next to their favorite pumpkin.
• If your office will allow it, perhaps organize a lunch and learn with a guest speaker to talk about early detection, preventative measures and recovery etc.
• Walks and runs are always popular. Create some spirit within you office comrades.
• Perhaps just share educational facts from expert organizations like the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and the American Cancer Society. Some of their statistics are truly eye opening.
  • Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women worldwide
  • 1 in 8 women receive a breast cancer diagnosis
  • On average, every 2 minutes a female is diagnosed with breast cancer
  • 1 woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes
  • Alcohol use increases the risk of breast cancer
  • Over 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the U.S. today
  • An estimated 2,470 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer
  • 1 in 1,000 men will receive a breast cancer diagnosis
  • Breast cancer occurrence and death rates generally increase with age
  • Only 5-10% of individuals diagnosed have a family history of breast cancer

Penny’s By Plaza Flowers would be honored to help you find a beautiful flower arrangement for someone you know that has been affected by Breast Cancer.

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Thank you for reading our blog! Please stop in to one of our retail locations or visit us online. We would be delighted  to prepare the perfect arrangement of flowers in honor of your special person during Breast Cancer Awareness Month or at any time.