Octobers

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I AM so glad to live in a world where there are Octobers.  (And Anne of Green Gables...sigh...love that book!)

I am also so glad, and oh so thankful, to live in a world that has came so far in the advancement of breast cancer treatment and to have my Mom and Aunt Wendy (both breast cancer survivors/thrivers) here with me to celebrate this October and more to come.  We have a strong family history of breast cancer and they have lost their grandma and two cousins to the disease.  

I went for my yearly mammogram a couple weeks ago and am happy to report my results letter contained normal results.   I pray for those whose letters contained other news.  

If you have never had a mammogram and have a family history of breast cancer, or are age 40 or over, I would strongly encourage you to consult your doctor and schedule one this month.  They are only slightly uncomfortable and the feeling only lasts moments.  Early detection is key.

I would also encourage those who purchase breast cancer awareness products to do just a bit of research to see how much money, if any, goes to actual breast cancer research or funding for breast health services.  There are great products out there.    

October is a month of pumpkins and it's a good time to think about the health of the two "pumpkins" your body was blessed with : )  

Wishing you all many more Octobers~     

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  1. NancyOctober 1, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Good advice! That's wonderful that your mom and auntie are survivors!!! I go every January. My bday present to myself. :)

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    1. MindyOctober 1, 2013 at 7:47 PM

      Good for you Nancy! I love that you do it as a gift to yourself - perfect way to look at it.

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  2. KarmenOctober 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Thanks for your reminder! I haven't had the ol' pumpkins checked this year. ;) (she said with a smile and a whisper)

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    1. MindyOctober 5, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      I have been doing a lot of whispering lately... : )

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  3. CeilOctober 3, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Hi Mindy! Thank goodness for early detection and treatment, you have a lot to be thankful for! Congrats for getting your mammogram too. I worked a long time in an OB/GYNE office and remember having to 'sell' the yearly mammogram. So many people fear it, or think they just don't have enough time.

    I am with Anne of Green Gables...love the fall!
    Happy Thursday :)
    Ceil

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    1. MindyOctober 5, 2013 at 9:13 AM

      Fear is a huge factor and I have to say it creeps in for me every once in a while, especially with my family history. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Susan ShullOctober 4, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Great post and reminder, Mindy. My sister is a breast cancer survivor and I am so thankful for that. Because of that, my mammo is a stressfu, stressful time, and I bet yours is too. Glad you got a good report!

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    1. MindyOctober 5, 2013 at 9:16 AM

      Yes Susan, the stress tends to creep in now and again but I know early detection is key. I have also found taking someone along for the ride (my daughter) helps and then we go for lunch or something fun after. Thanking God with you for your sister!

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  5. AnnOctober 9, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Oh gosh I really need to get a mammogram.
    Lately I've been wanting to get one because I do not do it annually
    and as I get older I want to be mindful of my health
    but sometimes fear creeps in.
    Good for your Mom and Aunt
    for surviving.

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    1. MindyOctober 9, 2013 at 12:07 PM

      Hope you can push the fear aside and just go for it Ann. October is the perfect month to get screened. The place I go locally even gives out free pens and has a table of goodies for women but like I shared above, it is also nice to treat yourself on that day. We all need some motivation : )

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