Cancer is a word, not a sentence. ~John Diamond
You Thought Pink Was A Soft Color.. We See It As So Much More
Woman now a days all over seem to be getting something tucked, clipped, sucked out, pushed in, lifted and added. From botox to tummy tucks, cosmetic surgeries are becoming more and more common amongst woman in today's society. But what if your surgery was not one of option? What if it was a surgery due to a disease called Breast Cancer. One in eight women will hear the words "You have been diagnosed with breast cancer" in their life according to the National Cancer Institute. Over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Over 30% of women are diagnosed after breast cancer has spread beyond the localized stage. Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous disease—dissimulating based on the individual, age group, as well as the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves. There are seven different types of breast cancer.
When breast cancer is detected early (localized stage), the 5-year survival rate is 98%.
signs-
- A change in how the breast or nipple feels
- Nipple tenderness, a lump or thickening in/near the breast or in the underarm area.
- Change in the way the breast or nipple looks (This could mean a change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward. In addition, the skin of the breast, areola or nipple may appear scaly, red or swollen or may have ridges or pitting that resembles the skin of an orange.)
- Nipple discharge
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| The white house pic- Floodlights turned the north side of the the White House pink on the evening of Oct. 7, 2008 to raise awareness about breast cancer. |
Breast cancer walk October 15-16 2011 in NYC
What can Women do now
- Maintain a body weight that is neither too thin nor too fat.
- Exercise regularly, even small amounts can make a difference.
- Be sure to eat lots of whole grains, beans, fruits and vegetables.
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