I am one of the millions of women who have survived breast cancer - the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 35 to 50. Tomorrow I will go in for my twice-annual mammogram and pray that I am still cancer free.
Today I am sending a reminder to all of the women out there who need to schedule their mammograms. Taking care of yourself to live a long and healthy life is truly one of the greatest gifts you can give to your family and friends.
My cancer was only detected through a mammogram. I had no other symptoms. That mammogram led to a mastectomy which ultimately, I believe, saved my life.
So today's message is please schedule your mammograms. Someone who loves you will be glad that you did!
Today I am sending a reminder to all of the women out there who need to schedule their mammograms. Taking care of yourself to live a long and healthy life is truly one of the greatest gifts you can give to your family and friends.
My cancer was only detected through a mammogram. I had no other symptoms. That mammogram led to a mastectomy which ultimately, I believe, saved my life.
So today's message is please schedule your mammograms. Someone who loves you will be glad that you did!
Breast Cancer Statistics
- 1 out of every 8 American women will develop breast cancer at some point in her life
- Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 35 to 50
- 250,000 US women living with the disease are under the age of 40
- 8 out of 9 women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease
- 70% of women who develop breast cancer have no identifiable risk factors
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Thank you for sharing your personal story, and congratulations on the awesome outcome! We hope to see you at Get Hitched, Give Hope this October!!
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