CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - 22News is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual 'Go Pink Day,' highlighting the importance of awareness and early detection of breast cancer.

Baystate Health doctors about the warning signs, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer. In 2025, an estimated 316,950 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed, affecting nearly 317,000 women and 2,800 men.

Dr. Mackenzie Goodrich, a breast oncologist, emphasized the importance of patients being familiar with their breasts to detect warning signs early, such as new lumps or changes in the skin.

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Dr. Holly Mason, a breast surgeon, recommended regular mammograms starting at age 40 to help with early detection and assess a patient's

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