Hi, my name is Rose. My friends online know me as Rose2Hold. I would like to take a few minutes of your time to give you the basics of breast cancer. My story to follow. Anyone suffering from any kind of cancer, don't want pity, they need support, prayer, and alot of love.

All cancer is bad, it takes so many loved ones away from their families. There are so many things left unsaid and feelings that can't be expressed, between themselves and their loved ones, you never get the chance to say, or express them before their time has come to leave us, along with questions that remain unanswered.
Why them??
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women, the first being lung cancer and heart disease, it is a tie. 80% of the cases of breast cancer, there are no symptoms. Every 3 minutes another woman is diagnosed with this disease. Every 12 minutes, a woman will die from this. Alarming, as it may be, it is true, verified by the American Cancer Society.

The probability of developing breast cancer in a woman's life is 12.3% or 1 in 8. It increases with age, family history, or lifestyle.
What I am trying to say is that you MUST take care of yourself NOW and not when it's too late!!

Do the monthly exam on yourself in the shower, or lying in bed before going to sleep. If something doesn't feel right or pain is present, one breast is larger than the other, any physical appearance in the shape, color of nipple, any discharge or blood, go see your doctor. It may turn out to be nothing, or they may send you for tests.
The tests may be a mammogram, sonogram, ultrasound, chest x-ray, blood tests, or even a biopsy. They are all virtually painless, but isn't it worth a piece of mind?? More time spent with your loved ones?? More time to live your life, to be able to do what you have to or want to do?? I surely think so!!
Nutrition and stress management helps alot as well. Treat yourself as the great woman that you are. Become a survivor, not a statistic!!

Make the time to smell the roses along life's journey, give yourself the time you need to live your life to the fullest. Your loved ones will thank you, but when all is said and done, you will be glad that you did, trust me, you are worth it, I am!!
Make the promise!!
Now, here is my story, I hope it helps someone out there to have more strength and courage than I did!!
God Bless You All!!


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