October is breast canser awareness month. In the USA,breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, and it can strike men as well. There is a new diagnosis every 3 minutes and a life lost every 14 minutes. Breast cancer now affects one woman in 9 during her lifetime in the United Kingdom.
* Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in minority ethnic groups in the UK.
* Breast cancer claims more years of life from women under 65 than coronary heart disease.
* Every week 730 new breast cancers are diagnosed and 250 women die from breast cancer.
* Each year 38,000 women are newly diagnosed and 13,100 women die from breast cancer.
* Survival rates are improving, on average 74 per cent of women are still alive five years later. This cancer has affected family and friends in one way or another. Please take time this month to reflect on the survivors and those who have been lost. I have had 3 women in mine and my ex's family that have been diagnosed and survived this cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with those facing the same. Thanks for you time in reading this and please take the time to research this subject more. Thanks Steph
http://www.avoncrusade.com/ http://www.komen.org/intr...nodeId=298

Natisse said:

you are so welcome

You can go to this site and give FREE mammograms to women all over the US...for free! It doesn't cost anything!


http://www.thebreastcance...s/CTDSites

My love and prayers to the victims, survivors and their loved ones.

applekisses said:

Thank you so much for posting that that was a link I was looking for and couldn't find it . Thanks Apples

HollowellSA said:

You're welcome, hon...
I go there almost every day and click...it really is an easy way to help.

applekisses said:

And now so will I

Heavenly said:

I didn't know it affected men till I read that on Avon's site. and when you said you'll check I hope you ment yourself

Don't forget to go get your boobs smushed, ladies. Early detection is a life saver!!!!!
And don't let them tell you that you have to be 40, either. get it done!!

HollowellSA said:

no dear..she meant there's a link on that site, that asks you to click on it every day to help support the free tests.


I'm only 110lbs, how big of a breast do you think I got?

Heavenly said:

YAY! Also, there are four other sites connected to it:

The Hunger Site
The Rainforest Site
The Animal Rescue Site
and The Child Health Site

Check 'em out!
[Edited 10/4/04 19:36pm]

Heavenly said:

Maybe you're just very busty

applekisses said:

and

HollowellSA said:

He knows I'm teasing (I hope! )

I'm aware that I've got a lump in my left breast and I have an ultrasound scheduled for next Monday. It's not a very happy awareness.



I hope it's nothing.

tackam said:

Good luck to you!

I hope it's nothing serious.



(I hope most things aren't serious-but this is definitely the most.)

tackam said:

I hope it's nothing too. Are they taking a biopsy?

applekisses said:

Thank you.

Whether or not there is a biopsy will depend on what they see on the ultrasound. If they are concerned, not sure if they will do a needle biopsy right then and there or schedule surgical biopsy for later. We'll see.

It's probably nothing. I'm 24, no family history. . .but it's still nervewracking.

tackam said:

I hope it'' nothing too

Got my ribbon on and everything. All the best for those who are dealing with breast cancer daily, either directly or through loved ones

Which month is prostate cancer awareness month?

Luv & Peace,
Alex
Nude level and gore score!

sloopydrew4u said:

I think it's September

Thanks for posting this. My girlfriend's mother (who is currently living with us) is being treated for breat cancer. To top it off, we found a lump in my girlfriend's breast this weekend. Hoping its nothing, but she is going in tomorrow to get it checked out.

The good thing (if there is such a thing with this) is that her mom having this made her much more aware. It got her doing her personal exams again, which led to her finding this.

JediMaster said:

Thank you so much for replying to this thread..I hope your girlfriend is ok and my prayers are with her mom.

Awareness is key and early detection determines everything. At the very least... everyone should get their annual physicals, no if ands or butts. Self examination is so easy... I found a lump just last summer and did the whole ultrasound and mammogram procedure. It turned out to be a cyst, which are very common and can be drained with a needle (yes...through the breast). It does not hurt much and it is all over in 10 minutes.

Tackam... best wishes... Getting it checked out and early is the responsible thing to do. We only live once and... in truth we must tend to ourselves, no one can do it for us.

HollowellSA

Beautiful thread. Worthy post.

Freespirit said:

Thank you. Your story is reassuring.

Freespirit said:

Thank you also for posting your story and thanks for you comment I'm glad you're ok

One of my volunteers died of Breast Cancer. She taught us alot about the disease and through my mothers fight then death from lung and liver cancer, I've learned that cancer is something ppl must be educated about.


Thanks Hollow

Rhondab said:

I agree with you on that, one of my fathers was diagnosed with lymphoma and throat cancer. By the grace of God he's in remission and as to date is cancer free, I am so sorry to hear about your mom and volunteer. Thank you for sharing that