October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. And though only 1% of men get diagnosed with the affliction, it’s important that they too are educated on the disease. Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate, so make sure to self check your breast tissue regularly, regardless of your gender.

This year National Mammography Day lands on October 20. Occurring every third Friday of October, National Mammography Day is a cousin to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They’re both committed to women’s self care but this day is set aside specifically to encourage women to take the time to make an appointment. Early detection means early treatment and the difference between life and death.