October is Breast Cancer month. You would have to live under a rock to not know this. And those who know me expect me to mention this at least once this month.
I'm not going to ask you to run a 5k marathon or do a 2 day walk and ask people to donate money to you for that because I don't really know where the money raised goes and what it really does for breast cancer.
I'm not going to ask you to buy products that tell you a percentage of the sales will go to breast cancer funding because there is never enough money donated and again, I have no idea how that money is spent. We won't even talk about the fact that I despise companies who take advantage of breast cancer to plug their product.
I'm not going to ask you to wear pink because not everyone looks good in pink.
In fact, I'm not going to ask you to do anything.
I will, however, remind you that if there is never a time in the year when you (or a woman you love) does a breast self-exam or has a mammogram, then this is the month to please do that. Feel your breasts (or have a loved one do that for you). Schedule that mammogram.
October is the month to be aware of your breasts and regardless of any other lifestyle or heredity factors you have that may play into the possibility of you developing breast cancer, the one thing we all need to remember is this (and this includes men as well as women):
We have two breasts. That is where it begins. Know yours.
Love yourself and be aware.
Lovely message to send out to all of us girls Sherry.Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI love you.
I love me.
I love my boobies.
Happy October !
Well said that girl. I for one am very lax at doing these things. A timely reminder for us all about a very important issue. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWell said my friend. xo
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YES!!!
ReplyDeleteWell said Sherry! I love you and your message! Happy October!
ReplyDeleteBoobie Love... it is a wonderful thing... xo
ReplyDeleteVery much aware. I love the fact you remind us every year and in such a heartfelt way. I'm currently (gently) nagging/reminding a friend that it's been far too long since her last mammogram.
ReplyDeleteSuch an important reminder! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteearlier this year, i had them squished and all was good....thank god.
ReplyDeleteand now thank YOU for reminding everyone how important the self exams and the mammograms are....
xoxo
You're a doll. What a sweet and thoughtful post. I have some dear friends who are survivors and another lovely very YOUNG friend who is going through Chemo now. Breast cancer is definitely a bitch! Thank you for the reminder. I hope you're having a good weekend.
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Thank you for the post! I had my FIRST mammogram after breast cancer and I am happy to report - I passed with flying colors. Altho worried the left one would be more sensitive after the surgeries and radiation - it wasn't! The "good" one was more than the left one - that is one tough little boobie! (Little, at my age, might not be the right word. LOL) Hope all is well with you, my friend, everything is cool here. I love the beginning of fall.
ReplyDeleteYes! Had a physical last week, the girls were checked. It has to be done, but early detection can save lives so check em!!!!
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