Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Fighting Breast Cancer

You might have noticed that commercials for Avon breast cancer walk have started popping up lately. I got a call from a friend who is thinking of trying to get a group together to do that or one of the other breast cancer walks that are coming up this spring and summer. It's usually not too hard to get a group together for these things since so many people have been personally touched by this issue.

Of course, as important as it is to participate in these events that raise money and awareness, it's also important to make sure that you stay informed and keep up with the latest news about breast cancer. Make sure that you're familiar with the signs of breast cancer and that you have a doctor that you feel comfortable talking to about your potential risk and the steps you should be taking to protect your health.

I also think that a walk like this presents a great opportunity to talk to your friends and the women in your family and encourage them to educate themselves about breast cancer symptoms and to be proactive where their health is concerned. With all of the (sometimes conflicting) information that's out there, it can be difficult to navigate, so it's helpful to communicate with each other and make sure that we're all getting the best information and health care possible.

See you at the walk!

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