Whether or not you know someone who has experienced breast cancer, I think it is a lingering fear for most women. You may never even voice it, but I imagine most of you have worried about it from time to time. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month so why don’t we all get a little more informed and empowered on this subject so we don’t have to live in fear.
Personally, I always think “I’m just 29, I can worry about this later”. But we all know that’s not a good tactic. Prevention, not procrastination, is what we need to focus on. Did you know that, “More than 90 percent of women whose breast cancer is found and treated early with no spreading beyond the breast, will survive.” That’s encouraging.
What can you do? Healthy living is one defense but monthly breast exams and annual mammograms are an important line of defense. Yes, we forget so easily or put it off, but it’s a habit we all need to establish.
A couple quick tips for healthy prevention:
- Eat more soy (Personally, I love the TruSoy snack bars)
- Eat more veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
- Drink green tea
If you want more information on breast cancer, information on how to do a self exam, ways you can safeguard against breast cancer, and so much more, then visit Locate a Doc’s special Breast Cancer section. You will find a wealth of information here. You can even send reminder e-cards to your friends and family.
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