October brings awareness to breast, lung cancers

October is known for Halloween and cooler weather, but it is also known as a month for awareness of breast and liver cancers.

Chances are we’ll see pink ribbons on numerous products at the grocery store. We’ll also see pink during athletic events — NFL and college football players will throw pink into their uniforms and gear during October. However, Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which is symbolized by a green ribbon, does not get as touted.

Cancer, in any form, is something that touches people’s lives. According to a study from the American Cancer Society, about 1.68 million new cancer cases a...