Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month?  I certainly am aware now!  Please please have your yearly mammogram if you are a woman over the age of 40.  Younger if you are at high risk.  It could save your life! . . Or at least detect an early tumor. (I know it did for me!)

Yes the cartoon is funny!  It is good to laugh!

I ran across the following video series explaining much of the process a woman goes through when she first discovers there is something abnormal going on in her breast.  I went through many of these same things or became familiar with the terms and information it talks about.  I recommend viewing this video series, especially if you are at high risk, or know someone going through breast cancer.  It explains a bit about breast cancer, the diagnosis, types and stages and treatment options. The whole series takes over an hour to view, but it is broken up into 1 to 3 minute segments, so you can watch bits of it at a time.  It is very informative.  (I hope my sisters take a look.) To go to the original site, click on this link: http://beyondtheshock.com/learn/1/1#1/1

 

Beyond The Shock is a collaborative breast cancer guide created by the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF) with the support of the finest medical experts, doctors, and researchers in the world. NBCF utilized ground-breaking technology and the resources of the global medical community to create an accessible platform for understanding a diagnosis of breast cancer.

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I've been taking my hormone therapy medicine, Arimidex,  for 4 weeks now and I feel Ok.  I don't think I'm having any extreme side affects.  

Remember to schedule your mammogram!
Pam