October is upon us, and everyone is preparing for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a reminder that there is a gruesome disease that is out to get a second base. These sweet, pink pastels are there to nudge us, saying, "Hey, don't forget to examine your breasts, get your doctor to check them out too, and schedule your mammogram." After all, 1 in 8 U.S. women and 1 in 1000 U.S. men will develop invasive breast cancer throughout their lifetime, and being proactive in this fight is crucial.