The medical research community is closing in on the root causes of breast cancer and promising new drugs have been approved for treatment of
metastatic breast cancer. But unfortunately,
breast cancer is still the second most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in U.
S. women. Before the end of this
year 230,000 women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis and way too many
women will lose the fight. I continue
to believe that breast cancer awareness is your best defense against becoming a
breast cancer statistic. I am
passionate about staying educated about the disease and spreading the awareness
message. Over the years I have
read hundreds of articles about breast cancer; it’s causes, prevention tips and
treatments. But it’s not often
that I come across an article that is informative and concise. So earlier this month when I read 25 Breast Cancer Myths Busted -- click here to read -- I knew I had to share it with you. Please give it a read and educate yourself on the facts. Don’t let the fear of a breast cancer diagnosis stop you from
doing all you can to find it in it’s earliest and most treatable stage -- know
your own body and see your doctor regularly. We still don’t know why some women get breast
cancer. In fact, 70% of breast
cancer patients have no known risk factors. But we do know that early detection increases your options and
the opportunity for a positive outcome.
How many of you have heard of Annie
Hawkins-Turner, AKA Norma Stitz? Norma holds the Guinness World Record for largest natural breasts in the
world. Norma’s bra size is 102
ZZZ. Jaw dropping I know. Trust me when I tell you that you don’t
want to Google her. Most of the
well-endowed women complain about the limitations and discomfort of having
large breasts. Not Norma. That's pretty incredible when you
consider the fact that after spending years hating her breasts and the negative
energy they brought to her life, Norma has vowed never to have reduction
surgery. This 53 year old, former
social worker is embracing the body God gave her. And while she has made career choices few of us would make,
I find it oddly refreshing that she is not letting other people define her.
Make the time to be good to you.
Take charge of your health and your life. And remember that you are the only person qualified to write
your story.
Good Health!
Terry
"Life has chapters. If you don't like the one you're
in, close it so you can start a new one."
~Fran Zone
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