Think Pinker

Breast cancer – these two words can bring your world to a grinding halt, can cause your life to flash in front of your eyes, and can leave you feeling you are not going to live.

 Stop! First of all the number of women fighting and winning their battle against breast cancer continues to grow. A diagnosis of breast cancer does not necessarily mean “death” and you should not let your mind wonder down this path. 

Being educated about breast cancer can help you understand where your journey will take you, what your options are, and this same sentiment is heard across the medical field. Professor Jim Bishop from the Cancer Institute of New South Wales believes that if we are educated correctly about our breast cancer treatment options we will choose what is right for us.  

It’s also thought to be beneficial if you understand the screening processes and what is happening, as well as why it is happening. Technology for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer improves, so it’s a good idea to stay abreast of these new treatments as they come along. 

Since almost all of us will know someone in our life that is diagnosed with breast cancer your knowledge might help someone else make the right decision for themselves. 

The first educational lesson you should learn is to have a regular mammogram and the second is to do a self breast exam monthly. That’s the start to staying safe because every tool that helps diagnose breast cancer early is a tool you want to use.