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One of our WCBCF Board members, Nina, has recently had surgery to remove a lump, which she found herself. We exchanged emails today, after she told us that she is recovering well and gave us an up date on what she is doing. Here is my response to her:
"Thank goodness for Breast Self Exams. I too found my own lump. As far as the comment you made on "not been doing any housework, but taking it easy, exercising 3 x a day, reading, going for walks and enjoying sunlight" - that sounds like something everyone should try from time to
time - why wait until we are forced to."
Wishing Nina a speedy recovery.
Read more about Nina at http://www.wcbcf.ca/foundation/directors/archives/7
It is my husband's birthday today.
I thought it would be interesting to tie his age (50ish) to what we need to think about health wise. More importantly how to be more 'Breastsmart'.
The stats are a little overwhelming to say the least. What I have learned is that the peak of bell curve graph of diagnosis for breast cancer is in the 50 to 60 range.
All the stats are also telling me that survival rates in developed nations are better than they have ever been - due to early detection.
I know I have said it before - I'll say it again. Check your breasts. Do breast self exams. Get a clinical exam from your doc. Get a mammogram.
Make it a birthday present to yourself.
