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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Great post! It is so important to stay up to date with mammos! Early detection is the KEY to survival!
I’m so bad about self exams. Isn’t if funny how so many women don’t do something that’s so simple?
Thank you for sharing this! It is so important for people to remain vigilant and proactive about their health.
I have not had a mammogram, yet, I am 33 and want to get one done to be proactive. I am all about being preventative, best I can .
I agree with Lisa, I really should pay more attention to my breast health! Especially since Breast Cancer runs on my moms side
Please do Alyssa. If $$ is an issue, most local govs/health dept provide some way for free Mamograms. The Chief Blonde
I think it’s good to have the annual reminder of breast cancer awareness. If it’s not immediately in your life, we tend to forget about its importance.
It’s right to call these women, survivors/fighters.
It is really important to check yourself and be aware already at a younger age. And not only about breast cancer. I’m in my 30ies and 3 of my best friends already had some problems connected to HPV or similar, needed surgery or can’t have babies. So go and check yourself ladies.
Yes, even all man having a breast cancer, so we need a regularly check ups to prevent breast cancer.
I learnt, it can happen to anyone! We all need to spread awareness and do regular check ups. Educating via our blogs is a big bonus for me, I’m sure many of our readers have no clue on how to get examined.
I have never been checked but I plan too. It’s so important. My grand mom has beaten breast cancer twice. I can’t even imagine.
I haven’t had a mammogram in 4 years because I moved and haven’t looked for a doctor here. So what I learned is that I have to make that appointment before the year is out. I have to.
I have never had a mammogram but my doctor does a quick exam. I’m always told I don’t have to worry about that stuff until I’m older but it’s never too soon!
Such an important thing to discuss. The stats are scary and all women should be aware and do self checks and get mammograms.
It’s great to raise awareness about breast cancer. Many people don’t realize it until it’s too late.
You know this is most sensitive issue for most women. It’s very scary!
This is powerful message. A lot of women don’t think they can ever get it but they can. Early detection and also self examining can and will help so many women out there. Thank you for spreading the word. Breast cancer is every month not just one.
How well you say it Kae! The CHief Blonde
I just had my first mammogram last month. It was a piece of cake! In fact, it would have only been more pleasant if they had given me an actual piece of cake!
Love the Breast Cancer awareness lessons. They are good reminders of how we can help.
I really should pay more attention to my breast health. I don’t think I’ve ever done a self exam.
PLEASE DO LISA!! Every month. It’s so important. SHelley