Charleston International Airport Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

(North Charleston)—The Charleston International Airport turned pink on October 16, 2024, supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Airport employees will wear pink and decorate the workplace to increase disease awareness. Aviation Authority employees will also sell specially designed merchandise to passengers and airport employees in the terminal’s Central Hall, starting at 11 a.m. All proceeds will benefitted the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

“It is our hope that what we’re doing today, and every day will shine a light on the immediate need to find a cure and provide resources for those in need of breast cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment support services,” said Elliott Summey, airport executive director, and CEO.

Facts About Breast Cancer in The United States*

Women
In 2024, it’s estimated among women in the U.S., there will be [179]: • 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer (This includes new cases of primary breast cancer, but not breast cancer recurrences.) • 56,500 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-invasive breast cancer • 42,250 breast cancer deaths

Men
In 2024, it’s estimated among men in the U.S., there will be [179]:
• 2,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer (This includes new cases of primary breast cancers, but not breast cancer recurrences.)
• 530 breast cancer deaths
Rates of breast cancer incidence (new cases) and mortality (death) are much lower among men than among women [187-188].
Incidence rates in 2021 (most recent data available) and mortality rates in 2022 (most recent data available) were [187-188]:

*Source: Susan G. Komen Foundation

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