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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Jennifer Smith
I have always thought of myself as a responsible and caring individual. Lately, I have been trying to find a way to do something meaningful and worthwhile that could possibly help others. While there are numerous important causes in this world that are all equally worthy, I also wanted to make my efforts a personal mission as well.
After much soul-searching, I have decided to dedicate a portion of my talents and efforts to raising funds for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. I did not need to look any further than my own family to realize that this is a cause that I can wholeheartedly and willingly dedicate time and energy to. My Mother is my motivation for starting my fund-raising campaign. At the age of 58, my Mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She bravely and courageously underwent a mastectomy which was followed with chemotherapy. A short 2 years later, she was diagnosed with liver cancer and died within 6 weeks of this diagnosis. One year later, my Mother's younger sister also discovered that she had breast cancer. She had to have a lumpectomy which was followed by a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. She is a Survivor who demonstrated strength and courage while she valiantly fought this terrible disease! I have designed a selection of hand stamped silver necklaces all related to Breast Cancer. For each of these necklaces sold, I donate $5.00 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. The Breast Cancer Society of Canada is dedicated to funding Canadian breast cancer research into the detection, prevention, treatment and to ultimately find a cure for the disease that women fear most.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women and its cause is unknown. Every dollar donated to research helps to bring all of us one step closer to discovering the causes of breast cancer, better methods to prevent and detect it, treatments that are more effective and improving the quality of life for survivors. A few Canadian Statistics for 2009: (Source: Canadian Cancer Society / National Cancer Institute of Canada; Canadian Cancer Statistics 2009, Toronto, Canada) - an estimated 22,700 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,400 will die from it. - approximately 437 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer weekly and 104 will not survive it.
- 1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime (age 90) and one in 28 will die from it. - it is expected that 180 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 50 will die from it. - Breast cancer death rates have declined in all ages combined and in every age group since the mid 1990s.
What can you do? Early Detection & Breast Screening - If breast cancer is found and treated early, when it is small, the better chances are that it can be successfully removed. Talk to your doctor about which tests are right for you, and when you should have them.
Breast Self Exam (BSE)- Examining yourself on a routine basis allows you to become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel. This can help you become aware of any changes that may occur. Although breast self exams are important, they should not replace regular clinical breast exams or mammograms. Clinical Breast Exam (CBE)- A clinical breast exam is an examination by a healthcare professional who uses his/her hands to feel for lumps or other changes. If you are between 40 and 49 years of age it is recommended that you have a CBE at least every two years.
Mammography Exam - A mammography exam is a low-dose x-ray of the breast and is done in a clinic or screening centre. If you are between 40-49 check with your healthcare professional about having a mammogram. If you are 50 and over, recommendations are that you should have a mammogram every 2 years. If you are 70 years or older, discuss with your doctor how often you should be tested for breast cancer.
My hope is that I can do just a little bit to help remind women of the importance of regular self-examinations and regular mammography screenings while raising funds for Breast Cancer Research.
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Breast Cancer Society of Canada
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One can't be reminded often enough. Thank you for sharing!
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