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Topic: Ok Ladies!!
alonenotlonely Joined Thu 01/03/08 Posts: 2957	Thu 10/16/08 08:48 PM
October is almost gone and it IS Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So I'm wondering if all of you lovely ladies got your mammograms yet?!! I got mine and got my letter in the mail today that all is fine. Have you gotten YOURS??? Great Post.

EarthSprite Joined Mon 04/02/07 Posts: 12114	Thu 10/16/08 08:51 PM


RareEntity Joined Mon 09/01/08 Posts: 23676	Thu 10/16/08 08:51 PM
As a breast cancer survivor I can't begin to stress the importance of self examinations and yearly checks.. And remember, even if you have had a partial or full mastectomy, check for lumps the same as you would for a self breast exam... My mother is also a survivor, I was raised to do monthly exams (have taught my daughters as well) and as soon as I was old enough I scheduled a mammogram. My son apparently also listened, because he tells his girlfriend all the time. Proudly supports breast cancer awareness, when asked why by his friends his reply is always the same...."we love the boobies, so we must protect the boobies". I kind of laugh, but he makes me proud. i like that quote.

thumper95 Joined Tue 08/07/07 Posts: 33316	Thu 10/16/08 08:53 PM
my grandmother got breast cancer that went into her lungs and bones. i saw what it did to her, so i implore you ladies, please get yourself checked, you really dont want to go through what my grandmother went through. i wouldnt wish that on anyone.

catwoman96 Joined Thu 08/14/08 Posts: 5848	Thu 10/16/08 08:54 PM
when i turn 40..I will get one... i will put at the top of my to do list. till then.........i will just repeatively check my own breasts

auburngirl Joined Fri 04/27/07 Posts: 18811	Thu 10/16/08 08:56 PM
when i turn 40..I will get one... i will put at the top of my to do list. till then.........i will just repeatively check my own breasts Which is a good thing to do Brooke! I know of several people diagnosed in their 30's!

EarthSprite Joined Mon 04/02/07 Posts: 12114	Thu 10/16/08 08:58 PM
Catwoman... I had the same thoughts but at the age of 38 I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer...It is never too early to start especially if it runs in the family..

KymmieSue Joined Mon 05/05/08 Posts: 1497	Thu 10/16/08 09:01 PM
As a breast cancer survivor I can't begin to stress the importance of self examinations and yearly checks.. And remember, even if you have had a partial or full mastectomy, check for lumps the same as you would for a self breast exam... My mother is also a survivor, I was raised to do monthly exams (have taught my daughters as well) and as soon as I was old enough I scheduled a mammogram. My son apparently also listened, because he tells his girlfriend all the time. Proudly supports breast cancer awareness, when asked why by his friends his reply is always the same...."we love the boobies, so we must protect the boobies". I kind of laugh, but he makes me proud. i like that quote. So do I. THAT'S MY BOY

MicheleNC Joined Sat 05/26/07 Posts: 1640	Thu 10/16/08 09:02 PM
Getting mine before the month is out! Whoo-hoo. Hope they use the nice machine and not the one that tore me. Ugh.

catwoman96 Joined Thu 08/14/08 Posts: 5848	Thu 10/16/08 09:03 PM
Catwoman... I had the same thoughts but at the age of 38 I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer...It is never too early to start especially if it runs in the family.. i agree...but it doesnt run in my family if it did I would surely get checked early.

catwoman96 Joined Thu 08/14/08 Posts: 5848	Thu 10/16/08 09:04 PM
when i turn 40..I will get one... i will put at the top of my to do list. till then.........i will just repeatively check my own breasts Which is a good thing to do Brooke! I know of several people diagnosed in their 30's! LOL....ya know my name TOO wow im a bit impressed. guess a mutual friend probably...the drama....perhaps

KymmieSue Joined Mon 05/05/08 Posts: 1497	Thu 10/16/08 09:09 PM
Catwoman... I had the same thoughts but at the age of 38 I was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer...It is never too early to start especially if it runs in the family.. It does run in my family, as well as cervical cancer. I regularly check myself and go to the doctor. About 2 years ago I had a hysterectomy (sp) because of numerous cysts and polups (sp), I also had several positive tests prior to the surgery. My doctor and I decided surgery would be best.

auburngirl Joined Fri 04/27/07 Posts: 18811	Thu 10/16/08 09:31 PM
when i turn 40..I will get one... i will put at the top of my to do list. till then.........i will just repeatively check my own breasts Which is a good thing to do Brooke! I know of several people diagnosed in their 30's! LOL....ya know my name TOO wow im a bit impressed. guess a mutual friend probably...the drama....perhaps Yes, I know you thru Yantra from months ago!