Hello friends! I'm back! I have failed, on a grand scale, to keep up with my goal of posting weekly but that's about to change. Regular posts are coming back but, for now, it's October and you know what that means...
It's time to talk about getting your mammos grammed!!
Yes, ladies. Here we are again. It's October and you're probably being inundated with messages about breast cancer awareness. You're being tempted by all things pink (and in October, every damn thing is pink). Don't get distracted by pleas to "save the ta tas". This month is about taking control of your health and staying in front of issues. You can live without ta tas (trust me, I know) so let's focus on keeping you healthy and, possibly, save your life!
This won't be a long post (you're welcome) but will be a not-so-gentle reminder that you need to get that mammogram. Let's review the reasons why you should schedule your mammogram ASAP!
- I don't care that it's uncomfortable - it can save your life.
GO!
NOW! - Mammograms are uncomfortable but they are WAY better than chemo, radiation, mastectomy and reconstruction (or any combination of those things). Trust me on this one.
- Think of your daughter, niece, heck, any young lady you know. Now imagine that she tells you she isn't going to get a mammogram because they are uncomfortable and she has no family history, etc.(just a reminder - something like 80% of breast cancer patients have no family history)
Face it, it sounds equally as ridiculous when YOU say things like that.
GO!
NOW!
You are a smart, strong, fabulous woman. Act like the badass that you are (even if it's only for an hour or so) and schedule that mammogram! And be sure you actually go to the appointment as scheduled.
If you need a cheerleader, supportive friend, or if you need something close to a drill sergeant, you can count on me!
That's it for today! Make some mammo-magic happen and make those appointments.
GO!
NOW!
Love to all,
Andee