It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Everyone knows that, so what are you going to do. Unfortunately, I am unable to make the commitment to participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this year. However, I still plan to make some effort in the quest to end breast cancer.
Today I heard some negativity surrounding Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which startled me and almost had me on my soapbox preaching for the need for continued research. Perhaps these people have not ever known anyone affected by the devastating disease. Surprising if so.
Remember:
* One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer. That number is getting better but that is still alarming.
* The incidence rates for breast cancer has decrease two percent in women over 50. Let's continue research to increase this decrease further and work harder for younger women.
* Five percent of breast cancer diagnoses happen to women younger than 40.
It is still necessary. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I am going to proudly support my pink this month and always. Think of the women (and men) in your life. Do something so that you or your mothers, sisters, best friends or aunts do not become a statistic.
All of my breast cancer efforts are in honor of my wonderful grandmother, who did not die from the disease, but was a two-time survivor! She is an inspiration to me and I will continue to fight so that those in my family do not.
Hope Always.
* Five percent of breast cancer diagnoses happen to women younger than 40.
It is still necessary. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I am going to proudly support my pink this month and always. Think of the women (and men) in your life. Do something so that you or your mothers, sisters, best friends or aunts do not become a statistic.
All of my breast cancer efforts are in honor of my wonderful grandmother, who did not die from the disease, but was a two-time survivor! She is an inspiration to me and I will continue to fight so that those in my family do not.
Hope Always.
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