That’s one reason education about the disease is so important.
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This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is why it’s vital women begin their annual mammograms at the age of 40.
“I think what happened to me is because it had been five years since my last mammogram”, she said.
Funds are also used for research programs that are paying off. Since 1990, there’s been a 30% reduction in breast cancer deaths.
This year 1 in 8 women will be told that they have breast cancer this year.
People with late stage cancer and uncommon cancers are justified in feeling angry and bitter.
Ten months, a mastectomy, 16 rounds of chemo, and dozens of radiation treatments later, Kathy’s never lost her smile, but she’s gained a certain wisdom.
“It feels wonderful. Just wonderful”.
“Imagine hearing you have breast cancer, and you have no money in your pocket, Komen steps in, when the world steps out”, Farmer Sherman said.
She knows time is far too often the excuse. The campaign also aims at increasing women’s understanding of the importance of regular screening tests/mammograms to empower them to take control over their breast health.
“Early detection is they best way that we can prepare and prevent breast cancer”. This will include a clinical breast exam. We’ll have more health tips and inspirational stories of survival in the coming weeks.
As for all the pink on the outside of the Western Kentucky Diagnostic Imaging building, “We couldn’t be prouder”.
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Let’s Pay Tribute to those we have lost and Celebrate those who are winning the fight against Breast Cancer. To do this, they are collectively and eagerly committing their time and energy to raise awareness of the disease by educating women about the signs, symptoms and risk factors and urging women to get screened. A recent negative mammogram should not prevent a woman from seeking medical attention for a new breast abnormality, especially a new lump, pain, skin change, or nipple discharge.
