RESOURCES
There are a lot of great and informative resources out there, and I've come across many of them over the years. Here are just a few. And you'll find many more over at my Facebook page.
Once you educate yourself,
You're left with choices
CHECK YOUR BOOBS!
Cancer doesn't discriminate, so know your boobs!
Regular self-exams are one of the best ways to ensure early detection, so make it a habit. The more you LOVE THEM & RUB THEM, the better chance you'll have of noticing a change, or something that wasn't there before.
And if you feel something, go see your doctor.
Also, and after your mammogram, be sure to ask what your BREAST DENSITY is. This is key to knowing and understanding your potential risk of breast cancer and whether or not you may need additional screening.
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Furthermore, and to quote Susan Greenstein Orel, MD; "The biggest misconception about mammography is that it picks up every breast cancer. In fact, mammography misses at least 10% of breast cancer. So if you feel a lump that doesn't show up on a mammogram, bring it to your doctor's attention. Get it evaluated."
This message is not to live in fear. It is to be aware, and to be your own advocate when need be!
Listen to your intuition, and don't worry about being a pain in the ass. It's not worth it to wait and see if it goes away. #EarlyDetectionSavesLives
Not sure how to do a self-exam? Here are two great resources walking you through the steps.