Don't forget, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month!!

[tuneskids]

I will be rotating my Halloween avi for a breast cancer awareness avi on a daily basis.

My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer when she was barely 42. She had a radical mastectomy on her left breast. After her chemo, she is in all clear stage, going on 12 years cancer free.

That same year, my stepmother was also diagnosed. She had radiation, did not have surgery. Sadly, this past year, it returned. She has also had a mastectomy, and is on the road to one year free again.

Please remember to do your self-exams, and when you go for your PAP, ask them to do a full breast exam as well - they are trained to find things you may have missed!!

I am currently waiting to go for my first ultrasound mammography, since I am almost 32, and they recommend testing begin 10 years after a family member's diagnosis.

[Nikki Epperson]

This is always on my mind and I soooo need to get an appointment. My grandmother had breast cancer, but passed when it spread to her lungs and brain. :(

[ColleenSwerb]

This is precisely why I'm walking in the Breast Cancer 3Day this weekend in Washington DC with a friend.

So far I've just about raised my required donation amount of $2200. It's going to be a long, tough, exhausting, rewarding weekend. I know Tracy (Tracyfish) has also done the 3Day in the past (last year maybe?).

Our Team Page (http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/WashingtonDCEvent?team_id=41374&pg=team&fr_id=1192)

[amystoffel]

So very important. I almost lost my mother to Inflammatory Breat Cancer a very rare and dangerous form. She is three years cancer free. Did everyone watch Oprah today???

[digideb]

My mom is going through radiation right now! (((HUGS))) to all those who have battled or lost the fight!

[bderby]

I second Sonja's words of making sure you do your monthly exams. I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer last year and just recently celebrated 1 year cancer free! I was only 29 and I was naive and thought that I didn't have to worry about it.
So proud of you ladies who have done and are doing the 3Day--I hope to do it someday myself!

oh and I recorded Oprah today, but haven't watched it yet!

[Teresa]

Very important reminder. :) My dad's mom died of breast cancer in her late 30s and my MIL is a 2-time survivor. Big hugs to all who are and have been touched by this disease!

[Paula]

My sweet aunt had it too and had to have a mastectomy. That was 13 years ago.

[kscwgirl]

My MIL has it as well.

[Kim]

Thanks for the reminder!! Save the ta-tas!

[scarletsierra]

Thanks for this thread, sweetie.

[tanbanan]

I am going on 4 years cancer free! Please. . . ladies do your self breast exams and get to know your own tissue. I'll be wearing my Save the Ta-Ta's shirt at the gym tomorrow!