Well, October came barreling in with some sad news for me. A life long family friend, and one of my favorite childhood babysitters, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Specifically, invasive lobular carcinoma. I am completely shocked, and saddened, but hopeful that she will become one of the survivors. I was talking with my dad on the phone last night, and crying a little, and he said "boy, it takes a strong woman to fight this, and she is one." I could not have said it better myself, because she really is a strong woman. She is a few years older than me, and someone that everyone looked up to in our neighborhood. Seriously, that girl who just was a ray of sunshine to be around, and could do ANYTHING. She was Homecoming Queen, and a cheerleader in high school, and is now a local news anchor/reporter in my home city.
Kind of fitting that i heard this news on the first day of October, which just so happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One thing that my friend said (in an article that is published on her news channels website) is to "know your boobs". Something that ALL women need to be reminded of. We all KNOW we are supposed to do our monthly self-exams, but how many of us actually do? I know i rarely even think about it. My friend did them so infrequently that she did not even feel her tumor...she SAW it. Scary. It had been there for long enough to be visible, before she ever even felt it.
So, the message this month is to spread the word. KNOW YOUR BOOBS. Save The Ta-Tas!!
Empower yourselves, and protect yourselves.
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Oh how sad and scary for your friend and her family. Let's hope your dad is right and she is strong enough.
I'll keep her and her family in my thoughts. g
So much sad cancer news this week. I'll keep her and her family in my prayers!
She sounds very strong, and I will hope with you that she becomes one of the survivors!
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