I wrote this blog for my work’s website today — I thought it perfect for this blog as well….seeing as I AM a survivor….
Most people today know someone who has had breast cancer.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. According to the website Healthfinder.gov, breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.
The good news is thanks to earlier detection through screening, increased awareness, and better treatment, a woman’s risk of dying of breast cancer dropped 38 percent between the late 1980s and 2014, translating into 297,300 fewer breast cancer deaths during that time.
Most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
We all know women who, for one reason or another, never seem to make it to the doctor for that yearly mammogram. This is where you come in. Encourage each other to get a yearly check up. Explain all the positives of early diagnosis. If you or someone you love is concerned about developing breast cancer, has been recently diagnosed, is going through treatment, or is trying to stay well after treatment, there are plenty of ways you can find the answers you need.
Here are several websites that can help cancer patients every step of the way:
American Cancer Society — https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer
National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. — http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/
American Breast Cancer Foundation — http://www.abcf.org/
BreastCancer.Org — http://www.breastcancer.org/
Most people today know someone who has survived breast cancer. Be a supporter. Be a participant. Be aware and be pro-active.
Well Done Claudia…. Like everyone else, we all have someone that’s been affected…..
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I don’t often like to talk about my having had breast cancer, for it’s not a sympathy tool. But it IS a wake up call about early detection. Of that I cannot say enough. Thank you my friend.
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It’s definitely enough that you’re still here to enjoy life, and I’m feeling honoured and privileged to have you as a dear friend. Stay healthy xxoo♡♡
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You said just what I was thinking!
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my mum survived it 🙂 thanks for bringing awareness
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There are many success stories out there…I’m soooo glad your mum was one.
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yeah! its really amazing because its such a long journey, especially when you’re young, like i was 13 when she was diagnosed and she only recently got over it (im 18 now) so im really glad that its over with!
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Those of us who survive and those who support us know what a relief it is to be cancer free. Just keep reminding those older to get that mammo! 💗
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Thank you for bringing awareness to an unfortunately all-too-frequent cancer. As a survivor, you know all to well the painful journey it can be. So glad you’re here with us!
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Thank you for sharing this important topic. Not only did I have breast cancer, but I am living proof for almost 7 years that you can beat the disease.
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That’s wonderful!
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Thank you my friend for sharing this important topic. It should be a topic every month, not just October.
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