Carcinoid Tumor Awareness Month is observed in November. Because carcinoid tumors are the most common type of neuroendocrine tumor, the entire month of November is dedicated to raising awareness. Since carcinoid…

Diabetic Eye Disease Month is observed in November and sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Diabetic Eye Disease Month raises awareness about diabetes, diabetic eye disease, the importance of early disease…

Lung Cancer Awareness Month, observed in November, is a time to educate the public about what lung cancer is and how to prevent it. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is just one…

National Adoption Awareness Month, observed each year in November, focuses on the need to adopt children and give them forever homes. While all adoption-related issues are important, the particular focus…

National Career Development Month takes place in November and is sponsored by the National Career Development Association. NCDA established its first legislative agenda during the 2008 annual Global Conference in Washington,…

National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month, observed in November, is a time to increase awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on…

National COPD Awareness Month is observed in November and sponsored by the American Lung Association. National COPD Awareness Month is a time for organizations and communities across the country to increase the…

National Epilepsy Awareness Month is observed in November. More than three million people in the U.S., and over 65 million people worldwide, live with epilepsy. People with epilepsy have seizures, unexpected…

National Family Caregivers Month is observed in November and sponsored by the Caregiver Action Network. National Family Caregivers Month is a time to celebrate the contribution of volunteer friends and family…

National Healthy Skin Month, observed in November and sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology, is a public health and awareness campaign that aims to raise awareness about the importance…

National Hospice and Palliative Care Month is observed in November and sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Every year, more than 1.58 million people living with a life-limiting…

National Runaway Prevention Month is spearheaded each year by the National Runaway Safeline and National Network for Youth. The goals of National Runaway Prevention Month are two-fold: To raise awareness of…