Everyone knows that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but did you know that about 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
My aunt Mary Jean has already beaten breast cancer once, but unfortunately once again battling it right now. I would appreciate if you would pray for her. Also if there is someone I can pray for in your family please let me know in the comment section.
What you can do
- age 20-34: administer breast self-examination monthly; get physical examination of the breast by trained professional every 3 years
- age 35-39: administer breast self-examination monthly; get physical examination of the breast by trained professional every 3 years; get baseline mammogram for reference
- age 40+: administer breast self-examination monthly; get physical examination of the breast by trained professional yearly; get mammogram yearly
- all ages: Patients with immediate relatives who have had breast cancer should get mammograms every 6 months, as family history is a common risk factor
I’ve already had my first mammogram and honestly it wasn’t a big deal, other than the stress. When you get sent for a mammogram at such a young age for a specific reason the stress is pretty high. Not only that, but I heard so many things about getting a mammogram that I really had no idea what to expect.
I can’t really tell you how to deal with the stress, because it’s just incredibly stressful. I can however break the myth that mammograms are awful. It was so much worse in my mind than in reality. I do not know how things used to be, but it was painless and did not take very long. Awkward yes, painful no. Plus, I was given my mammogram and ultrasound results before I left. Within a few days I also got in my biopsy results. I’m extremely fortunate that whatever caused my issue was a fluke.
Many of my friends and family that have beaten cancer have changed their diets a lot. They’ve become purposeful about eating healthier and organic. They often incorporate smoothies and juices as a way to do so. The Vitamix is pretty much the ultimate when it comes to making healthy smoothies and that’s why I’ve partnered with Saint Agnes and my fellow ABB bloggers to giveaway a Vitamix this month.
Enter to win a 5200 Standard Vitamix worth $450
This giveaway is sponsored by Saint Agnes Hospital Breast Center.
Boy, Tami’s experience with cancer is heartbreaking; I have empathy for all those that have battled and are battling this disease; her husband is loving and so supportive – that makes fighting for life, worth it.
I feel very fortunate to have no experience with cancer, either myself or in my immediate family. So although I didn’t relate directly to anyone in the video, it made me take a pause for gratitude.
Jessica’s comments were the most relatable for me.
I can relate to the friend. A friend of ours from the Ukraine, father of 12 has been diagnosed with cancer. Heart breaking! Kind and positive video. Thank you.
I relate most to the friend. I’ve had several friends diagnosed with cancer.
RELATE TO MY WIFE WHO LOST HER MOTHER TO BREAST CANCER
Kristin is who I can relate to.
I relate mostly to the daughters of the woman with cancer.
Wow, what a moving and inspirational video. I definitely relate to Kristen & Jessica. My mother had colon cancer, not breast cancer, but the severity of the situation is not
Krisitin is most related to me.
I can relate to the Friend.
the woman who lost her sister
I can relate to the family’s struggle in dealing with a member with cancer. Although I don’t know anyone personally who has had breast cancer, I did lose my grandmother to stomach cancer and it wasn’t great to watch her deal with it. However I can say that I am happy that she is no longer in pain and I wish this family and yours the best outcome possible with this illness. I will pray for you both :)
I relate most with Jessica
Jessica’s comments rang true for me.
The daughter
I relate most to the friend. Hopefully one day cancer will be just a bad memory. Let’s get it wiped out!
The daughters the most. Although it was my father that was diagnosed with cancer (not breast) I’m sure I went through similar feelings and situations and thoughts as the girls did. My father actually passed away 2 years ago. I still struggle dealing with it today and my dads mom passed away of breast cancer. So this subject touches me very deeply.
I can relate to the daughter jessica the most
I can relate to my cousins who lost their Mom 3 years ago to cancer
I cant really relate to any of them. Though I am happy they can be so positive, I can not be. You see, my mom died. Cancer can be fierce. Sorry, but I can share. It hurts to much.
I can relate to the Friend
I can relate to her sister the most
I relate most to the daughters. I can’t imagine going through this with my mother. So sad.
I would identify with the friend as I have had friends in this situation…
The daughter, Kristin’s, story touched me.
I relate to the daughters because of things that have happened in my own family.
The dauther I couldent emagen going through this.
Probably Jessica is who I could relate to the most.
Since I’m a OR nurse I see a lot of breast cancer cases. Very sad :(
I relate most to the daughters. My mom had breast cancer and it was terrifying. I wanted to be so strong for her, but she is my best friend and she is who I go to when I am scared.
I can most relate with Don, the friend. It’s so a retched disease. I pray for all who have to battle it as well as their families and friends.
I can most relate with Don, the friend. It’s so a retched disease. I pray for all who have to battle it as well as their families and friends.
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I dont really relate to any since the one in my family effected by breast cancer is my aunt. She just had a double mastectomy done a month ago today. Thank goodness she does not need chemo or radiation (radiation if she chooses since one biopsy showed some cells but not enough to force her to do radiation). Right now she is weighing the pros and cons of radiation but I do not think that she will go with it and leave the lymph node alone. My aunt is very lucky in which they caught it VERY early. She has gone for her mammograms every year for years (she is 47 shhhh) and this is the first year that had shown anything. My family is high risk and I will be making sure that I get checked every year as soon as I can!
Tony (husband). Thx
Jessicas comments rang true for me.
Very touching to read. My grandmother died from breast cancer when I was only 9 months old. They couldn’t do much for it then. I hope to see a cure for cancer in my life time, I think that’s a sentiment widely shared.
I could actually really relate to Kristen the daughter but then when I heard Tami it reminded me of the positive I bestowed on my mother on law. I have a habit of being able to keep othet people’s spirit’s up even if im scated to know end in my heart
my Aunt had breast cancer with other health problems. now have a niece, 50, that just had right breast removed and is doing treatments.
If there’s one thing I am scared inline is cancer. I have not experience it in my close family yet however, all of these peoples testimonies are heard breaking. I think I would never be prepared if cancer strike sin my family.
I can relate to the husband who is supportive and a rock for his wife. I’ve been chronically ill and I don’t know what I would do without my supportive husband. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I had a hysterectomy this year and lo and behold, the pathology report came back with the diagnosis of cancer. It was completely unexpected since the surgery was for hyperplasia but it was a very big wake up call to me. I related to all the people in the video as I have had friends and family with cancer and now myself diagnosed.
I am a breast cancer SURVIVOR
I can identify with the daughter named Kristin. I heard of my mother’s cancer in a similar way, and her comments about her Mom are words that I have said. I wish the whole family the best.
I relate to Jessica.
My coworker found out she had breast cance.r she is an amazing teacher . We are all praying she caught it early enough to win the battle.
I can relate best to the husband, but it’s a horrible thing for all involved.
The daughter Jessica is who I can relate to most
Oh my gosh..I relate with the whole family but the blonde daughter the most and what she said about her momma always being their for her..we are a family of 2 daughters and a husband with my mom’s cancer. IT is a wicked disease to date we have lost 5 members within 2 years..I will pray for you beautiful Aunt.
I am very blessed and greatful that Cancer has not affected me or my loved ones in anyway so I unable to relate.
I relate to the mom jessica the most
I mostly relate to Tracy, still going through it with my sister.
Jessica comments were the most relevant to me.
I related most to the daughters because I watched my step mother go through breast cancer and survive! She is an inspiration to me
My first wife died from breast cancer at a relatively young age. Terrible disease. A Vitamix is one kitchen appliance I have always desired, but never got around to affording. Thanks for the chance.
I relate to Jessica the most.
I can relate to each of those people at one time in my life. Very inspirational
We have so many church members with cancer… and I care, it’s hard.
The daughter. Though my mother didn’t have breast cancer she had another
I can relate to any of them. I have had many friends and family members that have suffered from cancer.
Tami would be the closest to my mother in law who had breast cancer and fought it for several years…Miss her beyond belief.
I can relate to the daughters the most. My grandmother went struggled with breast cancer. Thankfully, she beat the cancer over a decade ago and has been in remission since.
Mom died of Cancer
I can relate mostly to the daughters featured in the video, probably because I am the daughter of two parents who have both had cancer – one of whom is a survivor, the other who survived two types of cancer and died of a third.
With all of them really but Jessica saying pins and needles.
I relate to the daughters i lost my mom to cancer
What a great inspiring story. Everyone should have such a great outlook. I relate more to Jessica’s story. She loves her mom and understands not to be scared.
I have been in the same boat as Tony , caring for a spouse that has cancer. It was very hard having a loved one be so ill.
I can relate to Kristen the most!
Tammy ….
I relate to the sister because my sister and I went through breast cancer with my mother.
Cancer Sucks! I have been affected by cancer many times. Family and close friends have been taken from me. I am supporting another close friend as he fights cancer today. I can relate somewhat to all of them.
I relate most with her daughters, that must be so scary for them to see their mother suffer.
I can relate most to the friend.
Way to go!
I relate to Kristen the daughter…my moma is a breast cancer survivor……
I can relate to Kristen the most
I can relate my mom is a breast cancer survivor I see that her spouse and daughter are right there for her..
just found out this week one of my 1st cousins that’s my age has breast cancer…brings tears to my eyes…
I can definitely relate to the daughter’s feelings. My mother recently found out she had cancer but fortunately found it very early and treated it. Such a scary experience for everyone involved.
The friend. My friend’s journey with cancer was overwhelmingly heartbreaking.
I’ve been lucky enough not to have anyone close to me have cancer, but found Tami’s words to be very inspiring. I can’t imagine what it would be like to have cancer, let alone to remain strong and positive through it all.
I relate to the friend
Kristen’s story was very touching. I hope be continue to be as fortunate as I have been so far. Thankfully all my family members who had had cancer have beat it:)
I can relate to Tammi and I just wanted to cry and hug my mom.
the friends are the ones i relate to,i have some thats battling this disease.
My grandmother has beaten breast cancer 2 times. I can relate to all of them in some way. I mostly relate to the Daughters Jessica and Kristin.
Thank you for offering such a generous giveaway. It’s my dream to own this wonderful blender!
I actually am very lucky that breast cancer has not affected anyone i know personally. But i know i am not in the clear. I have my children to think abou so know i have to stay healthy for them
I can relate with the sister of Tammi
The daughters the most considering i’m an only child
the daughters the most considering I only have my mom and she only has me so its eye opening
I can relate to the friend, my friend passed away 3 years ago from “Pancreatic Cancer” at 49 yrs. old. You feel hopeless, and can’t do anything but pray!
I can relate to the daughter except I was more the niece…
jessicas comments was touching