Commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 2012 marks the 28th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to not only reflect on those who have lost their battle to the disease, but also to encourage its prevention. In an effort to promote this important message, we have solicited video responses from APB speakers on breast cancer who have been intimately affected by this difficult disease.

WATCH: APB SPEAKERS PROMOTE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Watch as cancer speakers Kelly Corrigan, Dr. Richard Carmona, Linda Ellerbee, and Marcia Strassman respond to the question, "Why is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so important?"

FEATURED SPEAKERS ON BREAST CANCER

Kelly Corrigan

From battling breast cancer at the young age of 36 to dealing with her father's late-stage cancer, New York Times best-selling author Corrigan shares her life experiences in a candid, down-to-earth style.

Richard Carmona

As the 17th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Carmona's focus was on environmental influences on healthy living. He encourages audiences to work toward both a healthy body and environment.

Linda Ellerbee

In the 18 years since her diagnosis, journalist, TV producer, and author Ellerbee has appeared before sell-out audiences all over the country to share her story of living with breast cancer.

Marcia Strassman

A self-described "cancer warrior," Strassman was originally given a prognosis of less than five years to live. Three years later, her cancer has shown no signs of progression.

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