October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- and it's important to raise widespread awareness, as well as to help patients and their families know where to turn for information and support.

Read more from the following organizations on local activities, events and services:

> Susan G. Komen Twin Tiers Region; 

> Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes; and

> Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.

Additional information and resources can also be found from the following statewide and national organizations:

> Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program; and

> National Breast Cancer Foundation.