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Sisters, Check Your Breasts
I have never had a mammogram, but this month I’ve committed to finally getting one.
Not only because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but because the disease is hitting too close to home.
In August, a dear friend of mine, who’d already survived one bout with breast cancer, had a mastectomy, only to discover that she has it again. She now faces, with tremendous courage and faith, years of chemotherapy treatment.
She’s under 40, but started getting regular mammograms nearly a decade ago because her mother died from the disease.
Last night, my mother called to tell me my cousin, only a couple years younger than me, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, weighing down even more my already heavy heart.
Black women have a lower incidence of breast cancer than white women, but they die from it more often. And, they tend to get a more aggressive type.
Ladies, if you’ve been a procrastinator like me, let’s commit to stop putting off until tomorrow what we can and should do today.
For more information, check out this web site on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
To find the clinic nearest you to get a mammogram, click here.
To my girlfriend and my cousin, keep the faith. Believe that every cellin your body vibrates with energy and health. I know you will be fine. I love you both.
Comments
By Shania
October 14, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this
I beg to differ with you but I am a firm believer that it is that exam that is one of the causes of Breast cancer. Why men don’t have to have their tecticles squeeze by a machine to determine testicular cancer. Do it the old fashion way, after every period.
By Shania
October 14, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
I beg to differ with you but I am a firm believer that it is that exam that is one of the causes of Breast cancer. Why men don’t have to have their tecticles squeeze by a machine to determine testicular cancer. Do it the old fashion way, after every period.