Honoring Survivors, Raising Awareness, & Supporting Healing
Each October, we pause to honor the strength of women facing breast cancer and to renew our commitment to awareness, education, and support. At Align Total Wellness, we know that healing goes beyond treatment it is a journey of the spirit, soul, and body.
This year, we are offering a heartfelt gift:
$20 off a 50-Minute Healing Touch Massage for women who are breast cancer survivors, scheduled during October.
It’s our way of saying: we see you, we honor you, and we support your continued healing.
The Current Landscape of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. Here are some important 2025 updates:
316,950 women are expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year (BCRF).
Today, more than 4 million women in the U.S. are living with a history of breast cancer (American Cancer Society).
By 2035, that number will grow to over 5.3 million survivors (ACS Pressroom).
The five-year survival rate has reached about 91%, but outcomes vary significantly by stage at diagnosis:
Localized (confined to the breast): over 99%
Regional (spread to nearby nodes/structures): ~ 87%
Distant (metastatic): ~ 32%
(American Cancer Society)
These numbers show us two things: early detection saves lives, and survivorship is a growing journey for millions of women.
Disparities Across Communities
Breast cancer doesn’t affect all women equally.
White women have the highest overall incidence rates.
Black women, however, face a 40% higher mortality rate despite slightly lower incidence (American Cancer Society).
Among women under 50, Black women die at nearly double the rate of White women (BCRF).
Black women are also more likely to develop triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive form that accounts for about 1 in 5 diagnoses in this group (American Cancer Society).
These disparities remind us of the importance of awareness, early screening, access to care, and culturally sensitive support.
Healing Beyond Treatment
The end of active treatment does not mean the end of the breast cancer journey. Survivors often face:
Lingering pain and fatigue
Lymphedema risk
Emotional stress, anxiety, and fear of recurrence
Body image and self-identity challenges
This is where holistic wellness can make a difference.
At Align Total Wellness, our Healing Touch Massage is designed with care, compassion, and an understanding of survivorship needs. With gentle, adaptive techniques, we support survivors by:
Reducing stress and encouraging relaxation
Supporting safe lymphatic flow (when medically cleared)
Addressing scar tissue sensitivity with mindful touch
Creating a nurturing space for emotional and spiritual renewal
Our Gift to Survivors
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to schedule your 50-Minute Healing Touch Massage during October and receive $20 off.
This offer is exclusively for women who are breast cancer survivors.
It is a gesture of love, acknowledgment, and support for your healing journey.
Book your session today and give yourself the gift of rest, renewal, and restoration.
Closing Reflection
October reminds us that awareness saves lives and that healing is lifelong. Together, we can honor survivors, support those in treatment, and remember those we have lost.
At Align Total Wellness, we stand beside you in strength, compassion, and hope.
📌 References
