Every 2 1/2 minutes a
woman is diagnosed with breast cancer!
It is important that
we take a stand against this disease, for it affects the lives of so many
of our mothers, sisters,
and friends. One of the most important things we can do, is to BE INFORMED about
this disease and realize it is NOT ALWAYS 'someone else' that it strikes!
We all need to have regular breast exams, and women after age 40 should have
a yearly mammogram. We ALL need to remind and encourage our friends and
loved ones to do the same. If we take these small steps, many lives
will be saved...YOUR life might be one of them.
We Can Make a Difference!
I
have my own up close and personal battle with this damnable disease. In
January 1998,
I
had a mastectomy, and there were four kinds of cancer cells in my breast,
but I am happy
to tell you that I am a warrior and a survivor. I reached my 7 year (cancer
free) mark in
January 2004.
I continue to
pray, as do most
who have had breast cancer...that it does not rear it's ugly head, ever
again. Most of you
know someone or their families whose lives are turned upside down by it.
My friends,
this
is a battle for us all...In this fight for our lives, we must all be warriors!
This
site and the free phone line provide information to patients on cancer
treatment, early detection and
prevention,
as well as information on a variety of services available to cancer patients
and their families.
1599
Clifton Road, N.E.
Atlanta,
GA 30329
Tel:
800-ACS-2345
This
Organization fights to eradicate breast cancer by funding national grants, education, screening and
treatment
projects in communities throughout the US.
5005
LBJ Freeway, Suite 250
Dallas,
TX 75244
Tel:
800-I'M-AWARE (1-800-462-9273)
http://www.komen.org/
The
National Cancer Institute (NCI) conducts and supports research, training, health information
dissemination,
and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of
cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients
and their families.
Building
31
31
Center Dr.
Bethesda,
MD 20892-2590
Tel:
800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Y-ME
National Breast Cancer Organization has a commitment to provide information
and support to anyone who
has been affected by breast cancer. This site includes general information
about breast cancer and
information
on screening and detection; information for women and men who have breast
cancer; and information
for family members and loved ones. Some of the information is also presented
in Spanish.
212
West Van Buren Street
Chicago,
IL 60607
Tel:
(English): 800-221-2141
Tel:
(Spanish): 800-986-9505
24
hours, 7 days a week
Carol
Sutton offers pink ribbons from her site and has also included some of
my own.
Visit
her at the link below for more FREE pink ribbon offerings!
