October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

“I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer.” These cold chilling words just might be the single most devastating utterance a woman may one day have to share with her family. What are the possibilities that it may happen to you? About one in eight women in the United States (12%) will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime (BreastCancer.org). This single staggering statistic should jolt you out of idleness and send you running to have an annual mammogram. Why should you ignore such a threat on your life? Today’s technology and your personal familiarity with your body are your first proactive steps toward early detection.

Early detection allows you to begin treatment while cancer is in its early, hopefully, treatable stage. You know your body best and frequent monthly self examinations are your first home defense. Knowing what is normal may help you detect changes. Knowledge is power. You have the power to be the first responder to your own life’s threat of cancer.

There are many things in life that you have no control over. Bad weather, accidents, and your past are circumstances that you must surrender to. Cancer is not one of them. It’s time you get down to serious business and defend yourself and healthy future against a potentially deadly disease that can destroy your body, spirit and take your life.

Wellness is not something you inherit, it is something you should gladly strive and willingly fight for. There are many ways that you can reduce your stresses and risks against this potentially deadly disease. You can begin your health and wellness journey by aiming for at least 4 hours of exercise a week. Enjoy activities such as walking, jogging, dancing or exercising at your local Curves. You can improve your diet and reduce your weight by limiting fried foods, cook at home low fat nutritious meals using lean meats, and lots of fruits and vegetables, and keep alcohol consumption to a moderate level. Start now and make a proactive plan to improve your current lifestyle. Important changes today can alter or transform the mystery and unpredictability of tomorrow.

There are many organizations and foundations that have programs designed to aid and bring awareness to women during the month of October. Take advantage of the valuable information and programs designed to help you.

For a limited time Curves Monterey Park West offers “join for 0 with proof of current mammogram or make a donation to Breast Cancer Research”. To assist you with your regular monthly exams Liv®Aids are also available for purchase.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s time you make your move and improve your odds.