What Breast Cancer Awareness Lessons can be learned?
This “breast cancer awareness lessons” and “One Journey Many Paths” video discussion is brought to you today by Saint Agnes Hospital.
After a month of breast cancer awareness, what did we learn?
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Given the flood of pink messages, pink products, pink hype, pink washing, and pink giveaways, what did or should people learn during these 31 days of observance?
Breast cancer awareness lessons
There is no way to prevent breast cancer — but through regular mammograms and at-home self exams, it can be caught early, which is a woman’s best chance for survival.
Who is affected? Mostly women age 40+, with the majority of diagnoses being given to women age 50+.
79% of new cases and 88% of breast cancer deaths occurred in women age 50 and over.
We can all do something to raise awareness via our actions, our blogs, a fund raising walk or run, buying products that support breast cancer research or supporting legislation to find cures.
If you pray, do so, to further the cause.
If you are able, help a survivor or someone afflicted with breast cancer. Support their families. Hug a nurse or doctor who works in this field.
Educate yourself, so you can educate others.
We can also learn from Breast Cancer Survivors.
Saint Agnes Hospital created a video “One Journey Many Paths” with Tami Scovitch and her family and friends. The concept behind “One Journey Many Paths” shares a Tami’s breast cancer journey from the perspective of the patient’s husband, daughters and friends. We have previously presented Tami’s story in our blog post One Journey Many Paths. When Tami received her breast cancer diagnosis, she started on a new beginning. The journey brought Scovitch to the Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute and brought her family closer together. While Tami was diagnosed with breast cancer , those who loved her learned to cherish each moment together during Tami’s journey.
“This is something we were handed and it’s something we have to deal with ,” Scovitch said. “We’re going to do it together.”
Please take a moment to watch and listen to the poignant reactions of Tami’s husband, daughters, sister and a member of the volunteer firehouse, where Tami was President of the Auxiliary. Their breast cancer awarenss lessons may be your lessons.
Saint Agnes Comprehensive Breast Center at Saint Agnes Hospital presents highly recognized physicians at the forefront of advanced techniques, equipment and clinical trials. They have developed a microsite called “One Jouney Many Paths”, which is meant to encourage women and their family and friends to understand breast cancer, talk openly about the disease and make breast health a priority.
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It makes me mad to think with all our advances we still not yet got a cure, I work in pharmaceutical and I know the battle in the background and the pain and frustrations but I guess can not compare to those who actually experiencing it. Thanks for sharing this post, we should be aware every single month not just october.
Myrabev…you said it all so well. Shelley
What a great message!!! Great video as well!! Very powerful
I learned that I need to examine the girls more. I’m not to the age of routine mammograms yet, but I can always feel around and see what’s what.
BAHAHAHAHA!! And you should! Shelley
No one is ever too young to be impacted by breast cancer. My maternal grandmother died at 47 with breast cancer. Important message!
I am sorry for your loss Debbie. Hope you got to know her just a little!
The importance of self checking was the most important thing I have learned. I found a lump myself and it was considered suspicious. They are waiting to retest me in January. If I hadn’t learned this I wouldn’t have found it myself!
Oh Rena…prayers that it all works out for you. Shelley
There are so many people that are affected by this it is almost unbelievable. Thank you for spreading the word even more and that video is amazing
You are welcome Erica! Shelley
I’ve learned that breast cancer can happen to anyone at anytime. And it shows no mercy I might add. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, I had never heard some of this information before. I hadn’t realized how high the rate was for women over 50. Thanks for the info!
I just made a note to call and schedule my overdue mammogram! These everyday things can wait! Early detection is a woman’s best chance of beating this beast!
Oh I hope I inspired that call. NOW MAKE SURE TO GO! Shelley
Thank you for raising awareness for breast cancer. It’s important for people to know how to detect symptoms and where to get help from if they are diagnosed.
I asked for a mammo and was told I was too young. I Had to wait until 40 even though I have a family history.
Than’t crazy Robin. Shelley
My mom had breast cancer last year and she is on the road of recovery now. It’s really important that breast cancer be detected early for immediate treatment.
PRaise Jesus that she is on the road to recovery. The CHief Blonde
We needs to be very careful and get our check up done at least once in a 3 months. This is very dangerous. This is a great post with good message and awareness. Thanks for this.
Such a great message. My aunt and my mother-in-law both had breast cancer. My MIL was 75. She is now 82. Early detection is key. Also push to have ultrasounds or MRIs for dense breast tissue like mine.
I love the saying above. Very touching and true. I recently received my mammogram results and they were good. I wish the same for everyone and strength and support for those who do not get good news.
I don’t know that I learned anything new per se but I do know that there still needs to be a lot of work done towards find a cure. Even with all of the strides that have been made too many woman are still dying from this disease.
Breast cancer an happen to any of us! Screen after age 40 is a good tip.
I am still wowed that the new case rate is so high in women over 50! I try to support all cancer causes all year round. Cancer is a disease that impacts everyone, no matter the type- Thankfully breast cancer is one that can be detected early.
My grandma got breast cancer when she was 88 and she beat it! You can fight at any age!
I am just shocked how many people are affected by the breast cancer. This is a very powerful video – you just never know