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Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Mammogram
The word mammogram tends to evoke a sense of dread and fear in most women. But getting a mammogram is not only recommended, its essential for a womans health.
How to Do a Breast Self Exam
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime? It’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Experts agree that early detection is the best defense against this deadly disease, and since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to encourage moms everywhere to give themselves a monthly breast self exam (BSE). Do you know how to do a BSE properly? If not, here are the guidelines that every women needs to know:
My Plastic Surgery Decision Might Have Saved My Life
There are days when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I find myself thinking, Who is that person? Then I suck in the areas I can, hold up the parts that need to be lifted and suddenly for a quick second I catch a glimpse of the old me.
Chapter 3: How Do You Tell Your Kids That You Have Cancer?
To start at the beginning, read Chapter 1: Abby’s Crap News – AKA My “Journey” With Cancer
Chapter 1: Abby’s Crap News – AKA My “Journey” With Cancer
Remembering Before I Forget: The Beginning I have breast cancer.