The end of Breast Cancer Awareness month is approaching, and for the most part, the focus of said month is getting women to go get tested. Yet, for a number of reasons, many women are hesitant, so for guys, it's a moment when we can step up to help.

First, we must acknowledge that it might be a bit awkward, but regardless of your relationship, it's for her health and your future together, so be sure to encourage testing.

The numbers don't lie, it's a risk, and the conversation is needed

We are all hardwired to believe that it will happen to someone else, never us, but the reality is, according to BreastCancer.org, 42,000 women will die from breast cancer this year alone, and 317,000 more will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year.

Here's another number for you: one woman o

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