When Breast Cancer Hits Home
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Three years ago, my sister Patricia called long distance to break the news to me that she had breast cancer. My egotistical attitude and carefree manner about life-saving procedures like mammograms were completely shattered and altered.
I am the youngest of fourteen children. Yes, fourteen. I have seven sisters and six brothers. Each year as Breast Cancer Awareness month rolled around, you could almost see me rolling my eyes as I smugly declared that neither myself nor any of my sisters, and certainly not my brothers, had ever been diagnosed with breast cancer. Because I was filled with a misplaced sense of security against ever having a breast cancer diagnosis, I felt no need for personal breast exams or mammograms. I sporadically endured mammograms whenever I got the notion to do one. Three years ago, my sister Patricia called long distance to break the news to me that she had breast cancer. My egotistical attitude and carefree manner about life-saving procedures like mammograms were completely shattered and altered.
Now that breast cancer has hit home, I am more aware of many issues and areas of concern about breast cancer.
First, I thank God that Patricia has now been a cancer survivor and thriver for over three years. From a distance, I have loved her, been a listening ear, and supported her through her radiation treatments. I was also there for her through the emotional, physical, and spiritual side effects of this disease. Patricia is beautiful and courageous and I am so proud of her. Her personal journey inspires me and I have learned so much from her. Now that breast cancer has hit home, I am more aware of many issues and areas of concern about breast cancer.
National Resources Pertaining to Breast Cancer
To learn more about Geneology, family history, how this impacts men and women, and other things (other than genetics) that can make you susceptible to breast cancer, Click Here.
I personally feel it is important to know your body and if you still perform breast exams, Click Here for more information.
To learn more about mammograms, Click Here.
For breast cancer support groups, Click Here.
To learn more about the American Cancer Association, Click Here.
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