Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

After losing my mother to breast cancer in 2006, I use to dread the month of October. Breast Cancer awareness month only reminded me of my mother’s passing.

Because I have a family history, I’m considered high risk. Each year scheduling a mammogram felt like walking the plank. Was my diagnosis inevitable? Just having the conversations with doctors felt like I was reliving the most painful moment of my life. It has taken years for me to overcome these negative thoughts, and I now know the best thing I can do to honor my mother and be here for my son, is to make sure I get my yearly mammogram.

Whether you’ve lost someone close to you to this disease or feel nervous about getting your mammogram, you are not alone. Despite any fear or reservation you may have, early detection is key. If you’re in the fight right now or supporting someone who is, keep the faith!

The survival rate for people who receive a diagnosis of breast cancer in the early stages is 99%. As technology and medicine continues to advance, let’s encourage one another to know our status. Even if you’re afraid, just go. If you need support, take a family member or friend with you.

To learn more and support the fight against breast cancer, click here.