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Friday, October 1, 2010
It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is a partnership of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to screening services.
The first NBCAM program took place in October 1985 as a week-long event to fill the information void in public communication about breast cancer. The founding members of the Board of Sponsors, the American Academy of Family Physicians, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation, and CancerCare, Inc., distributed brochures, spoke to news reporters, and testified before a U.S. Congressional committee about the crucial need for widespread access to mammography. The organization celebrated 25 years of awareness, education, and empowerment in 2009.
Since its inception, NBCAM has been at the forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues and has evolved along with the national dialogue on breast cancer. Today, NBCAM recognizes that, although many great strides have been made in breast cancer awareness and treatment, there remains much to be accomplished. They remain dedicated to educating and empowering women to take charge of their own breast health by practicing regular self-breast exams to identify any changes, scheduling regular visits and annual mammograms with their healthcare provider, adhering to prescribed treatment, and knowing the facts about recurrence.
While October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NBCAM website is a year-round resource for breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and the general public. You are encouraged to visit the site during the month of October and regularly throughout the year as they continue to add updated breast cancer information and resources.
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Yes, education and awareness are essential to empowering women in the fight against breast cancer. I know from personal experience that self-examination can be the first form of detection. It is a critical part of each woman's prevention plan. As you know breast cancer is "in" our family and we fight the DNA/gene battle every day. Being aware and knowing what the options are help us make decisions as strong women. When I talk with others about my mother and my own experiences dealing with breast cancer, from the surgery through the chemo and radiation, I try to frame the discussion from a point of victory. I believe that the battle for my life was won by the shedding of innocent blood for my soul. I knew then and I know now that nothing can separate me from the love of God that sustains me and my loved ones through anything, and I know that God's love would keep me, even unto death. Now that's JOY!
I reach out to and hope that other women are aware of this joy.
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