Mo over at It's a blog eat blog world chose survive for today's word.
This was the hardest word for me to post about so far! When I hear the word survive, I think of cancer. Having a brother who did not survive cancer at age 23 was very tough. He had a rare, incurable kind of cancer.
But, on a more uplifting note, I have 3 good friends who have all survived breast cancer (5 years plus) and know others who are in remission. All survivors.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. For we women, surviving breast cancer is all about early detection. Self exams are the easiest and best form of early detection. Ladies, give yourself a monthly self breast exam. Guys, remind your lady friends to do a self exam once a month. Hey, you could even offer to help, as Cam here does!
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Sobering statistics but true. Great post.
Yes - potential bombs, those knockers... Great reminder.
So sorry about your brother though.
Thanks for the visit.
Well, you took a somber piece and then added the fun. Sorry about your brother. I hear you, and I do this monthly.
I loved the video...I laughed so hard I was crying :)
Funny video. It helped to lighten the message of your brother. I lost a sibling when she was only 15, so I understand how devastating that can be.
Great post - loved the video too.
Thanks for the reminder - I go too long between checks!
very good post for this theme, and the video is great, thanks for stopping by and your very kind comment.
Hi Tegdirb92, it is sobering isn't it?
Hi Stine, thanks.
Comedy, thank you. I am always trying to find the humor. :-)
Hi Jamie, I'm sorry to hear about your sister.
Kai, glad you liked it and you're welcome!
Hi Sarge Charlie, thanks.
So very sorry about your brother. My mother in law died of cancer and I was very close to her so I understand how hard it is to watch a loved one go through that. Cancer is heartbreaking and I hate it!
first sorry to get here so late, been out this afternoon. great post and reminder and funny video. and our sympathy for the loss of your brother, that had to be soooo hard. i can't imagine, not having been there.
smiles, bee
Let Matt-Man check your Boob land. Not only free, unlike Cam I'll pay YOU. Nice post Lisa. A friend of mine has been a victim but yet a survivor. Cheers!!
I´m sorry to hear about your loss, Lisa!
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Thanks for reminding me about the self exam!
**raises hand to volunteer to assist with examinations**
Seriously, this is such an important issue. Thanks for the reminder.
I'm so sorry about your brother. But thank you for posting awareness! Hopefully your post will remind women to do a self-examination!
And I love that video! I hadn't seen that one. LOL!
Hi Mz. Jackson, it is heartbreaking. Sorry about your mom-in-law.
Thanks Empress Bee!
Matt-man - wow! how could women anywhere turn down that offer?
Thanks Sanni and you're welcome!
Hi Travis, it is important. and thanks for volunteering for a good cause. :-)
Thanks Neila. Glad you liked the video, it made me laugh out loud too!
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