Consider this my personal Public Service Announcement because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is near and dear to my heart.
Millions of women have been diagnosed with breast cancer. There were over 207,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2010 alone...2010 alone! That means practically everyone knows someone who has fought this battle. The American Cancer Society estimates that the chance of women getting breast cancer is 1 in 8...1 in 8! It is the most common cancer in women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
Early detection is everything. That means, if you do it no other time except for right now, please make sure you remind your mother/sisters/daughters/aunts/cousins/grandmothers/friends/co-workers/in-laws/girlfriend/wife/neighbors/etc. to schedule their annual mammograms.
These precautionary measures save lives. It saved my mother's...
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| My mom and dad, the weekend they told me she had breast cancer. |
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| Mom in her cute wig during Thanksgiving 2007 |
During a routine annual mammogram in 2007, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. After three major surgeries and multiple chemo treatments with the most amazing strength and an inspirational attitude, she was able to beat this dreaded disease.
So please, make your appointments and remind every woman in your life to talk with their doctor.
Spread the word so we can stop the spread of this disease in its tracks!
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