Today I'm humbled by the story of a survivor. Why some may ask, this is not something new. No its not but when you learn that your high schoolmate was diagnosed with cancer at 30 you walk up and pause and say "Thank God she's still here"!Some ten years ago my Aunt Gwen died from breast cancer. That was one experience that tears me up every time I recall hearing the phone ring after 9 pm and knowing that's the only reason the phone could be ringing.
Many are diagnosed each year and many die because they either don't want to know, decided to see the doctor when it was too late or they just didn't win the battle. My classmate's story and many of the other survivors reminds us that this is not a death sentence! There is no known cure today but there are options.
I use this medium to implore all who read this post to DO YOUR SELF EXAMS! It is so easy to let the cares of this life make us forget to take care of ourselves. Make it a part of your routine, men and women alike, do your breast self exams. Touch, feel, know your breasts. Know them well enough to know when something changes.
If you've never done a breast exam before here is a link to BreastCancer.org's article on The five steps of breast self exams
Join me in observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month this and every October. Donate to the cause if you can. Join the fight...early detection saves lives!!!
