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" If I had not had a
mammogram in 1997, I would not be alive today. My
mammogram was part of my routine physical as I was
then 53 years old. When the results came back
abnormal, I was most surprised. No one in my family
had ever had breast cancer, and I had not even
given it much thought. |
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" Breast cancer has been a
part of my family's experience for several years.
My aunt died from cancer and my sister was
diagnosed two years ago. I was diagnosed in April
of 2000 after having my annual mammogram screening.
Mammograms are so important. Early detection and
early treatment are a gift of life! " |
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" In March 1995, I went for a
regular mammogram. This test probably saved my life
and it certainly changed my life forever. " |
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" In September 1999, at age
41 (with no family history), I was diagnosed with
breast cancer through a follow-up mammogram....
Catching breast cancer early can save your life.
Get your mammogram regularly! " |
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" Please have those check
ups, as early detection is so important. " |
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" I went for a routine yearly
GYN exam/check up and the doctor ordered a
mammogram....the diagnosis was lobular breast
cancer with two tumors that were very small. That
was almost 12 years ago! Mammograms work! " |
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" I would like to tell all
women that early detection is a key to survival and
that if you get breast cancer, it is not an
automatic death sentence! " |
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" I can't say enough about
the importance of monthly breast self exams. Early
detection kept me from having chemotherapy or
removal of any lymph nodes. Early detection has
made me a thankful survivor! " |
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" April 1995 I discovered my
tumor by self breast exam (which is) so very
important. I had had a mammogram 6 months before,
with no sign of cancer. " |
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" When I was 42 years old, I
discovered a tiny knot in right breast while doing
a self breast exam.....I am now a 24 year survivor!
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" I have a strong family
history of cancer so I was very good about doing my
monthly breast self exams, etc. I discovered my
lump the first time myself in 1993. " |
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" One evening in bed, 9 years
ago when I was 36, my 2 year old daughter had
fallen asleep on my left arm. My right hand rested
on my chest and detected a lump in my left breast.
The next morning I went in for a mammogram and was
to return in 2 days for the results. The following
day I went to my hairdresser due to a cancellation
the previous week, and while sitting under the
dryer, I reached for a magazine. The very top one
had an article about breast cancer. The article
stated that the only sure way to know if a lump is
cancerous is to have a biopsy. The article stated
that so many women were told, "Let's just watch
it," and those same women aren't with us anymore.
My cousin had just died at age 44 after a 2 year
battle with breast cancer. |
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" I was diagnosed very early
through my yearly mammogram. Early Detection! Early
Detection! That is what I would like people to
know. It's so very important. " |
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" In 1991 I was due to have
my annual mammogram. I didn't have it done. In
October I found a big lump under my left breast. I
didn't go to the doctor until December. The lump
was the size of an egg and was diagnosed as cancer
on December 13th. On December 18th, I had a
mastectomy and was not given the choice of
reconstruction. I pray that other women won't wait
like I did. " |
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" At 29 years of age, while
in my residency, I felt a lump in my left breast. I
had a mammogram which obviously showed a mass. The
doctor told me, "you are too young to have cancer,
let's just watch this." Because I was a doctor, I
knew that was the wrong answer. " |
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" Routine mammograms caught
my tumor very early and every woman should have
this done. It can save your life! " |
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" I was only 48 years of age
and my doctor had never said anything about it, so
I didn't think I needed a mammogram. One day, after
my husband being so persistent, I called and
scheduled a mammogram. The doctor who read the
mammogram came in the room and said he had detected
something. I truly believe in early detection and
tell everyone I know to have a mammogram. " |
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" I was diagnosed with breast
cancer in April of 1993. This was found in my
regular mammogram and was less than a centimeter in
size. I was very fortunate in that I did not have
to have any treatments and after being under a
doctor's care for all this time, he released me. I
really am a believer in mammograms and am so very
thankful. " |
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" Breast Cancer? I survived
it. It changed my whole life. I will never be the
same and I revel in my "new normal". Each new day I
find more "buried treasure" from my cancer
experience. Cancer burned through all the
mediocrity in my life. It has taught me to be
humble, strong, loving, caring, forgiving,
courageous, and that wherever I am, be there. " |
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" It was late evening, one
day in the month of June 1999 that I noticed a lump
in my breast that appeared hard. I ignored it for a
couple of weeks hoping that it was a part of my
monthly cycle.... I was notified that I had breast
cancer. I was stunned because my mother has 15
sisters and brothers, I have 85 cousins from that
no other had or has been diagnosed with any form of
cancer. It was a shock to not only my intermediate
family but my extended family as well. " |
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" ....I kept thinking, I'm
too young to have breast cancer. My son had just
started kindergarten - he needs me! Breast cancer
doesn't care what age, race, if you're male or
female- that is why breast self exams are so
important! It is never too early to start, that's
why I am a survivor today and most of all for the
grace of God watching over me. " |
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" I had turned 40 years old
and my gynecologist informed me it was that time in
my life for a baseline mammogram. I reluctantly
made the appointment. The small malignant tumor was
lying next to my chest.....I am now enjoying my
grandchildren whom I might have never met if I had
delayed my first mammogram. " |
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