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National breast cancer awareness month has had two decades of building breast cancer awareness and hope for future generations.
This may be TMI, but I wanted to share that today was my first mammogram. I’ve put it off 5 years, but no longer. It wasn’t the least bit painful, so I’m committed to going yearly from now on.
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**I had the hida scan on wednesday. the second injection made me sick. I kept telling the lady that I was going to throw up and she said, "no you're not". so I didn't.
no results yet.
this morning I had the diagnostic mammogram and they followed it with an ultrasound.
according to the doctor, I'm just fine.
good news.
October 2, 2021 - October 17, 2021
9th Annual Rock Your Rack Event is on the way!
Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women. 12% of women, and an every increasing percentage of men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival.
Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music, Art, Dance and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.
This Year's Sim Sponsor is Digital Farm Systems. Other sponsors include Designs by Soosy, Kultivate Music Management, LOPO District, and Rapture.
Thank you to our Media sponsors as well for getting the word out: BOSL, BOSLArts, E Magazine, Grid Affairs, Kultivate Magazine, M&M Radio, Media SL, ModeLS Magazine, The SL Enquirer, Unity Fashion, Virtual Arts Magazine and XRadio SL.
This year's event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation which provides free mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.
Designers will be providing limited edition creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest, exclusive and most popular designs for your shopping pleasure. And, of course, the very popular 10L hunt will be up and running in the 55+ different designer booths and 35+ different artist booths.
For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website: rockyourrack.wordpress.com
The event officially opens to the public on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 12:00 am SLT and will close at 11:59 pm SLT on Sunday, October 17, 2021.
Together we can make a difference!
Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at fundraise.nbcf.org/MGB2021 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means.
Another Superb Fairywren, this time a female looking good up against the textures of an old tree.
It's the end of a busy couple of weeks, that have seen both Adrienne and I in hospital, hopefully both now on the up, but I just want to say to all of you who are of a similar age, men stay on top of your prostate PSA tests, and women have your regular mammograms. Vigilance can actually save your life!
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Carol and Shane's Pink Provence Roses are blooming.
Perfect timing for my annual reminder for all women to self examine, have the mammogram or scans. And don't believe it is only an older women's disease. Di was just 22 when first diagnosed, on Christmas Eve 1999, with a second diagnosis in 2009. We thank God for her healing and two miracle children born in 2011 and 2012, after both diagnoses and treatments.
And all you men out there, please encourage your special ladies to do the checks.
Also for October - A Month In 31 Pictures.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! I prefer to post a new image every other week when possible, but chose to post this shot one week after the last, to promote a very important message.
A mammogram + early detection can help save a woman’s life. Be educated about fighting breast cancer, and please share the message.
I love long exposure photography. The effects intrigue me, and even though I plan to capture a specific look with each shot, the resulting image often surprises me.
What I attempt to convey using this technique, is the surreal, but not unreal. An image that represents light and color detail in almost every part of the recorded scene.
Website: www.davidshieldphotography.com/
"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you,
till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer,
never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.
-Harriet Beecher Stowe
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Please don't forget to get your mammograms,
one saved my life six years ago!
Take care of your ta-tas, get it done!
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Each year at Rock Your Rack , the annual event bringing together fashion, Art, Music and performance to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness and mammograms. One Limited Edition Item would give 100% to the charity. One 10L hunt item that donates 100% to the charity.
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The American Cancer Society will pay for any woman's mammogram, so don't let cost be a factor in your health!
Texture by M.A.M08 ( it's actually my Favorite Denim Shirt )
Printed on Expired Mammogram film. Argentum Bromide used as stimulant.
***Please join our troupe for a worthy cause***
Tomorrow Wednesday October 19th at Noon SLT we will be performing for such a worthy cause. We all have been touched by Breast Cancer, help us in finding a cure for this cause, provide mammograms, and finally say its over!
Your space ship is below:
**OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH**
With my last new image for the month, I am hoping to make more people aware of the importance of regular mammograms. If discovered early enough, a woman can beat cancer. I did not know this, until witnessing it firsthand. It made me realize how important it is to share this message.
The gathering at North Lake takes place at sunrise, during fall in the Eastern Sierras. I arrived here while it was still dark, and was greeted by an early season snow storm. Using my headlamp to navigate the area, I quickly found a spot to set up, just before the place became overrun with photographers. The storm broke for a short time during sunrise, allowing for a small window of opportunity to capture this subtle High Sierra Mountain light.
Age, Size, Race: No One Is Exempt..Please get your Mammogram TODAY....
May 2009
Girl, 10, is the youngest person in the U.S. to be diagnosed with breast cancer
Hannah Powell-Auslum, of La Mirada, California, has stunned doctors with her breast cancer diagnosis
A girl of ten has become the youngest person in America to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Hannah Powell-Auslam has already undergone a mastectomy on her left breast.
Now she has been told the cancer has spread to a lymph node and she will need further treatment.
Doctors in California said they believe Hannah, who is at least two years away from typical puberty, is the youngest person to suffer from breast cancer.
Rock Your Rack 2023
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Each year at Rock Your Rack , the annual event bringing together fashion, Art, Music and performance to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness and mammograms. One Limited Edition Item would give 100% to the charity. One 10L hunt item that donates 100% to the charity.
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October is breast cancer awareness month.
My mother died of breast cancer.
5 years later, my doctor at the time found a lump in me, It was biopsied, the cells were irregular, but judged benign.
The following year, a new lump was back in the same place the other had been removed. My doctor suggested only that if it was there the following year he'd order a mammogram.
I objected and said I want one now, so he ordered it.
It was cancer and I am now 35 plus years post breast cancer.
Please, get your check ups and don't hesitate to speak up.
To all those fighting this, my heartfelt thoughts and support.
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I'm back much sooner than I thought for which I am elated about when you read on.
The reason I thought I may be off for a while was I had found a swollen lymph node in my armpit near where I had surgery 2.5 years ago to remove a small growth in my milk duct. Anyway, I found it about 6-7 weeks ago, but the Pandemic has made it near impossible to get a doctors appt. I eventually got one and then waited a month for a referral to the hospital. Yesterday morning I finally had my appointment, I had 4 Mammograms and an Armpit scan. All is good, my breast tissue is clear and all healthy no return of any growths. They even showed me my titanium pin from my previous surgery (looks like a lock on the scan) My lymph node is larger than it should be, but with the parameters they are happy with. They have marked my under arm and I am to check it regularly and will follow up with a further scan when and if needed. Ladies, please check your breasts, don't be afraid. I have been cautious and lucky. I thought I may be off as I was terrified like last time I'd have to have surgery and was so worried. Today I am just so happy to carry on as normal, but keeping an eye on things.
Anyway, I went on a beautiful October run this morning, the light was amazing, the cobwebs were lit up like jewels. When I got back I took this image of the light cascading through the trees and woodland towards the end of my land.
Have a wonderful and happy Monday and get checking, seeing and feeling your way around your boobies.
Can you spot my Pink Swing, built by my lovely Hublet
October is Breast Awareness Month
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October is breast cancer awareness month
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another piece from my TMWSTW series...
Ramadhan 2009.
Sg. Buloh . Selangor.
Printed on Expired Mammogram film.
additional "nano white" added.
A Halloween Celebration slide show staring the Sock Monkeys in Japan (Ken, Hana, Ko, Miki, Kei, Riki, and Emi) with Miss Holiday Bear and Miss Smiles.
The story...
The Sock Monkeys in Japan heard that there was a Halloween Party. Sock Monkey Kei received a phone call from Miss Holiday. All of the Sock Monkeys in Japan went to the party.
Thank you for stopping by. I will put up some of the photos from this slide show onto flickr. These Sock Monkeys are always giggling and smiling. They bring happiness where ever they go.
If you would like to see other photos and adventures, please check out my set called Sock Monkey In Japan's Adventures.
Halloween is celebrated during October. And, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. If you look you will see that the three older girls from The Sock Monkeys in Japan are wearing their Breast Cancer Awareness Pins. They remind you to please sign-up for your Mammogram.
Please Be-Come Aware.
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There will be more stories that will appear from time to time.
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here's a timeline... a week ago thursday 10/16 v went for her annual mammogram which turned into a sonogram... then monday 10/20 v had her biopsy... then on tuesday 10/21 we got the lab results... cancer... then shock set in... then on 10/22 we celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary... i'll let v finish the story...
I have some crummy news to share with you. There's not an easy way to say this so I'll be blunt. I have been diagnosed with infiltrating lobular cancer in one breast. At this point I don't know the exact treatment of it; I just know I have it. On Oct 28 I will go for a dedicated breast MRI to collect images of both breasts - to better detect exactly the size and extent of the cancer. The MRI is state-of-the-art. It images 128 views of each breast, and if I understood her right - it does so three times! (I'll be in it for an hour). On Nov 4 my husband, Tom, and I have a consult with a surgeon. We will find out then the treatment plan to kick it's butt. We are on pins and needles until the 4th. We are doing our research, talking to friends, etc - but until then we don't know what's next.
It appears to be caught early - about 1 cm. The radiologist is very thorough. She was surprised the mammogram even picked it up. She and her sister have both had breast cancer; she is diligent about early detection.
Anthony and Katie know I have breast cancer and will be having surgery.
Praying for the best news possible from here on out,
Veronica
p.s. Please stay up to date on your mammograms!
v is a fighter... we will get through this... and we will keep y'all up to date as we travel down this path...
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Two years ago, I had my annual mammogram. No big deal right. Never thought anything else about it.
Then a letter came addressed to me, I can still remember the feeling. The letter stated I needed to return for a second test because something abnormal was on my right breast. My husband and I did not tell the kids. No need to worry them.
I scheduled the appointment for the second mammogram. So when they called my name, I thought "no one" in my family has ever had breast cancer. (talking to myself) So I asked the technican what was going to happen today -- she said they would perform a more indepth mammogram and have the specialist review. If at that time there was still something they would perform a sonogram.
So they performed the mammogram, then left me in the room to wait. I looked at the images from the first sonogram and saw the large mass on the right breast. My stomach felt sick. I thought to myself would my family be okay, would they be taken care of. (just typing this still makes my stomach hurt).
The technican returned and said I would need to have the sonogram. I am fighting to keep the tears at that moment from flowing (because I had requested my hubby to go on to work because I felt for sure everything would be okay).
So I went for the sonogram -- after it was completed, the technican said wait here and let the specialist review. Wait, wait!
I felt like that 15 minutes was hours -- the thoughts that ran through my mind. I was at that moment more worried about what if and how my family would be taken care of.
The technican returned and stated it was just a large mass (more of a discoloration in the top portion of my right breast). She stated all was okay. Let me say that again "all was okay". Wonderful words.
I left the hospital and returned to my car. I cried from relief.
Meanwhile, my poor husband had not heard from me (panic). He had left work and was almost to the hospital when I called him with the good news.
special message from the cookie mom: sure october is the official breast cancer awareness month, but please get your annual mammogram whatever month it is due...
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#500
A woman's nightmare
is to be called to her doctor's
office and hear the worst of all news
- breast cancer. Why me? Never
smoked in my life, no knowned family history of cancer,
questions still left unanswered.
Almost a year of extensive treatment, lumpectomy,
chemotheraphy and radiation theraphy and I am now
back on track.
Here I am telling everyone that
if caught early, breast cancer can
be conquered.
During this lowest point of my life, I
picked up the camera and started
taking pictures and discovered
my greatest potential - photography.
Thank you all for your encouragement
and inspiration.
Ladies, please have your regular mammogram, and
men encourage the women in you life to do so too.
Psalm 24 was an inspiration to me.
IF LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS, MAKE LEMONADES!
i've been tagged....more than once, so here goes.......
photo taken by dw3844 a couple of years ago on one of our sister vacations in alabama.
1. I don't like having my picture made. would rather be behind the camera, not in front.
2. My husband, mike and i have been married for 19 years.
3. Maggie is my only "child" and she is very pampered and spoiled!
4. I have 3 older sisters. We don't live in the same state so I don't get to see them as often as I would like.
5. I DO NOT enjoy cold weather. Have been digging in archives for things to post to keep from getting out.
6. Do however love the warm tempertures. Enjoy working in the yard.
7. I like to read.
8. I like scrapbooking, card making, altered art with photos.
9. I enjoy genealogy.....researching and finding out about family history.
10. I like quilts and quilt making. Try to stick with simple patterns like "rag" quilts and "turning twenty" where you use 20 fat quarters.
11. When I open a new bag of potato chips, I always eat the double folded over ones first.
12. I have a serious case of OCD! Like everything to be neat, clean, tidy, uncluttered, organized, alphabetized............I know.........i'm SICK!
13. I am a breast cancer survivor. Early detection is the key.......ladies, get your mammograms.
14. I love antiques - owning them and shopping for them.
15. I am a stay at home housewife......subject to change. Love staying in my pajamas all day!
16. We are building a house. When you are doing it all yourselves it goes really Sloooooow!
October is breast cancer awareness month.
Get your check ups. Advocate for yourself.
My mother died of breast cancer.
5 years later, my doctor at the time was going to ignore the lump he'd found in me, suggesting only that if it was there the following year he'd order a mammogram.
I strongly disagreed. He ordered it then.
I am now 35 years post breast cancer.
Please......check ups, speak up.
To all those fighting this, my heartfelt hope and support.
Leaving it minimal and simple today. I tried a couple of different compositions but they sort of fell flat. It has been a good morning though. I won a breast cancer awareness mug, towel, hairband and bracelet at Jazzercise this morning, yay me. Now to be fair there were only 2 of us in the drawing so my odds of winning were pretty good. With it being breast cancer awareness month, this is my public service announcement to remind you to get your mammograms or nag those you love to get theirs. Breast cancer awareness day is Oct. 21st.
Flickr toys gives us presents a few times each year. These have not been all on Explore. These are my most popular pics that are on flickr. There were many, many more pages because I have over 7000 pics on flickr. For April Fools', this year... I decided that I wanted to display the 4 pages which are my most popular creations and images.
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1. Megumi, 2. Meg..., 3. Christmas Megumi..., 4. baby Megumi, 5. Megumi's Christmas decorations, 6. Happy Baby Meg..., 7. Cute Meg..., 8. Meg... her special smile,
9. baby Megumi, 10. Singin' & dancin' in the rain..., 11. orchid cactus bloom, 12. There is..., 13. Kindnesses..., 14. Friends... My Special Thank you..., 15. The BEST gifts are tied with "Heartstrings!" {2}, 16. "Let's love so the world can see how much God loves mankind.",
17. "We celebrate the cat by examining its wisdom.", 18. Love is the reason for the Season!, 19. Storing up..., 20. Slow yourself down today, 21. Faith, 22. A good life..., 23. Laughing out loud., 24. Hugs for luvmykatz,
25. "Remember the blessings you receive.", 26. "Excitement is contagious.", 27. Sometimes..., 28. Life is a team sport., 29. Having faith, 30. Silence, 31. Hearty laughter..., 32. Happy people...,
33. Thank you, thank you, thank you..., 34. "We are not capable of perfection; we will make mistakes and hit many false notes.", 35. "If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.", 36. "I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.", 37. Tapestry, 38. Glistening..., 39. Jerry, 40. “Raindrops are a silent language.”,
41. "Remember the joy and appreciate it.", 42. To Tumbleweed Photography~~Carole~~, 43. Mizunomori (2), 44. "To see a World in a Grain of Sand", 45. "And the world stood still……..", 46. To love what you do..., 47. The Value of Friendship, 48. pink plum... another favorite,
49. Megumi - a happy young girl, 50. "Everything is miraculous.", 51. "Take plenty of time to count your blessings.", 52. Please keep fantartsy JJ's family in your prayers..., 53. "Learn to use your imagination.", 54. Let us form a community of peace..., 55. Megumi in her younger days tried to tell me she was Irish., 56. "Nature thrives on patience; man on impatience.",
57. "Begin tomorrow with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.", 58. "Be happy. It's one way of being wise.", 59. Your hugs..., 60. Happy Birthday Megumi, 61. Standing alone with thoughts of my own, 62. The World, 63. "Let us always meet each other with a smile.", 64. "Seek not outside yourself, heaven is within.",
65. "Successful people make mistakes, but they don't quit.", 66. Christmas angel memories, 67. Love is where the heart is., 68. Hearty laughter..., 69. Youth..., 70. Blossoms..., 71. Today is here..., 72. "Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living"
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1. "Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.", 2. Slow down..., 3. Today, I am celebrating my 24th Wedding Anniversary!, 4. "Life is a flower of which love is the honey.", 5. "Think of the blessings we so easily take for granted...", 6. "You are full of promise.", 7. "A friend is the hope of the heart.", 8. Happy Holidays!,
9. Megumi appears in a water drop reflection., 10. "Courage is doing what you are afraid to do.", 11. "As a man is, so he sees.", 12. The Wind, 13. "Think positive... BeCome Aware... Become Cancer Aware...", 14. Spirit, 15. Life is a grand adventure, 16. The BEST gifts are tied with "Heartstrings!" {1},
17. lake view, 18. "I'm thankful for every moment.", 19. Make it Friendly, 20. Absolute honesty, 21. Smiles help me..., 22. "There's always something for which to be thankful.", 23. WALTZ OF THE BUTTERFLIES, 24. "Bloom where you're planted.",
25. Good friends always remain in your heart., 26. "Dreams are the touchstones of our character.", 27. Living with nature, 28. God's handiwork, 29. a friend..., 30. Megumi, 31. "The power from God keeps us young.", 32. The UPLOOK,
33. Taking time for love, 34. Happy Birthday Ron [(aka) Franomilano], 35. Smiling in the sunshine comforts the soul., 36. Hugs are contagious!, 37. Megumi says "Happy Birthday Mama...", 38. We have all..., 39. "Life is short. Be swift to love; make haste to be kind.", 40. "To have joy, one must share it.",
41. Happy Birthday Joy!, 42. It's the love that counts., 43. A New Happy Ending, 44. "Wherever your heart is, that is where you'll find your treasure.", 45. Find the finest joy, 46. Prayers for Joyce's recovery... an update..., 47. Winds of Change ~ a slide show with music, 48. "Who rises from prayer a better man, his prayer is answered.",
49. Isn't it splendid..., 50. Celebrating God's Glorious Creation, 51. Thank you for my Happy Birthday wishes..., 52. Spiritual rewards, 53. the cherry promenade, 54. A New Day (a slideshow with music), 55. "Smile to feel healthier.", 56. Now... a season for treasured memories!,
57. Thank you flickr friends... 70,710 views..., 58. Twenty-three years ago today changed my life!, 59. Quiet moments, 60. When you wish upon a star..., 61. "All life lies ahead and every road leads home.", 62. "Your greatness is measured by your horizons.", 63. "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.", 64. "Share your faith with a friend.",
65. "I'm thankful for every moment.", 66. "Remember to thank God for each and every day.", 67. "Weave in faith and God will find the thread.", 68. Thanks for laughing along with me., 69. Believe in yourself, 70. Happy Thanksgiving!, 71. Fluffy petals for awareness..., 72. When is the best time to apologize?
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♡ April Fools' Explore 2012 #3
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1. Feelings..., 2. Blueberry as a classy lookin' cowgirl kitty..., 3. "Some say love it is a hunger", 4. We turn not older with years, but newer everyday., 5. Happy Birthday Megumi! She is 5 years old!, 6. Daily situations reveal our love of life., 7. Seeds of kindness, 8. beautiful flowering peach blossoms,
9. "When I look to the sea I see peaceful and powerful infinity.", 10. "The sea continues to feed our spiritual need for adventure into the unknown.", 11. "All of our loves are first loves.", 12. "It is in their eyes that their magic resides.", 13. "Embracing life is a choice.", 14. Celebrate!, 15. Let's Celebrate!, 16. A choice...,
17. "Watching the sunset is an eye-catching memory.", 18. "Each day is a gift we can share with those around us.", 19. It takes a lifetime..., 20. "Prayer is the voice of faith.", 21. A flickr's Valentine's Day Celebration Equation, 22. "Love is the beauty of each day.", 23. Live for Today, 24. Megumi understands the meaning of October & BCA do you?,
25. "A Mama shares her love with her baby.", 26. "Nature is my medicine.", 27. Happy Holidays from our home to yours..., 28. When you least expect it, miracles seem to happen., 29. The joy of life, 30. New Year's Wish (1), 31. Applaud..., 32. Livestrong Flickr 2007 - come and join the cause!,
33. “Joy in looking and comprehending is nature's most beautiful gift.”, 34. "Pray so that there is a real continuity between your prayer and your whole actual life.", 35. Happy 40th Anniversary Mike and Joyce (aka) fantartsy JJ, 36. Jen's update... please keep the prayers coming..., 37. "Everyday is the chance of a lifetime.", 38. "Look at everything as though you are seeing it fresh with wonder.", 39. "The love of family is life's greatest blessing.", 40. "God is abundant in love.",
41. Pink Ribbons in M is for Mammogram, 42. Hugs of kindness..., 43. Why me?, 44. Isn't it time..., 45. Goodness..., 46. "Friends help you collect memories.", 47. "Friends that love us always count.", 48. a friend's kitten,
49. "Whoever is happy will make others happy, too.", 50. Wings of love, 51. What makes Christmas?, 52. Tomorrow is a new day..., 53. "The world is charged with the grandeur of God.", 54. Soon... It's my Anniversary..., 55. "Some say love it is a river", 56. Our Christmas cake...,
57. Megumi as such a young girl..., 58. Moments..., 59. A Happy Ending..., 60. "A sailor's joys are as simple as a child's.", 61. Vivsirena (aka) Vivian is back! Send her some love!, 62. "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.", 63. "If each moment is sacred..., 64. Thank you flickr friends... you are wonderful!,
65. Happy Halloween from Sock Monkeys in Japan!, 66. Good Morning Sunshine!, 67. Beauty..., 68. Rock-'n-Roll Meg, 69. THANKSGIVING PRAYER, 70. Keep Vivsirena (aka) Vivian in your prayers, 71. Megumi's Christmases ~ a slide show with music, 72. "Make your life a celebration with prayer."
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1. "Nothing so gentle is real strength.", 2. "It takes a great man to be a good listener.", 3. "Then our attitudes make us.", 4. "One is nearer God's Heart in a garden", 5. The tea treats are ready..., 6. The little things in life..., 7. This seems only like yesterday..., 8. "Our peace is in our place.",
9. A Happy Valentine's Day Teatime!, 10. Create a moment to smile!, 11. Count your Blessings..., 12. The longer..., 13. The Wisdom to Laugh, 14. New Year's Wishes, 15. Prayers for: vivsirena's husband, Bobby, 16. "I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.",
17. "To understand a cat...", 18. "I know her Mama was kissing Megumi Claus underneath the mistletoe...", 19. Was my photo debut a success? Was it? I'm such a handsome looking duck!, 20. Listening, 21. Megumi... as a baby girl, 22. Tracy, Hope this brightens your day., 23. He inspired me., 24. Remember to always believe.,
25. Find a new friend... they are your treasures., 26. For Our 21st Anniversary ~ my Husband & I, 27. Megumi's little girl smile, 28. The Japanese green tea is ready!, 29. Sharing..., 30. Heartfelt moments..., 31. "Cats have a way of speaking without words.", 32. "Success is in the cherry words you speak.",
33. Welcome Home Jen!, 34. "Knowledge helps create a dream for success.", 35. The Fountain of Youth, 36. "God gives us supplies of His power that will never run out.", 37. "Sunshine is a little piece of quietness.", 38. Live in the light of prayer., 39. "There's something good in every day.", 40. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.",
41. - Trick or Treat -, 42. "The smallest feline is a masterpiece.", 43. "The language of friendship is not words but meanings.", 44. "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand", 45. "If you want to be rich, be kind.", 46. "Today and everyday, remember to share hugs where ever you go.", 47. "Love's the thing.", 48. Shared strength,
49. Megumi - a Christmas ornament, 50. Please keep Jen in your prayers... the daughter of Fantartsy JJ, 51. "A ship sails the horizon...", 52. "To live each moment is to succeed.", 53. Merry Christmas from Megumi, 54. "The giving of love is an education in itself.", 55. "Never question God's great love.", 56. Mother -- A Blessing,
57. "As the rain dropping from the sky wends its way... who is supreme?", 58. Megumi's smile, 59. Megumi's moment, 60. "Kindness is tenderness.", 61. "A friend hears the song in my heart.", 62. "The simple news that nature told with tender majesty.", 63. "As Jesus stepped into the garden, you were in His prayers.", 64. "The only good advice is a good example.",
65. Happy Birthday ~ Fred the Man, 66. "True friends are magical.", 67. Happy Mother's Day, 68. "Life is real!", 69. Count your blessings., 70. Megumi's eyes... check her out..., 71. The Sock Monkeys in Japan celebrate Christmas Day, 72. Loving heart
The key to curing breast cancer is early detection and prompt treatment. A physical examination, mammography and breast self-examination (BSE) make up the conventional early detection approach...
Due to modern mammography equipment and techniques, women only receive a minimal amount of radiation during the procedure. With the newer techniques that are available, a large percentage of the cancer is detected when the tumors are 2 centimeters or smaller. Two x-rays are taken of each breast during mammography, one from above and one from the side. A specially trained physician called a radiologist reads the mammogram to see if any suspicious areas exist. Routine mammography screening appears to reduce breast cancer mortality by approximately 25%.
(she didnt have breast cancer but there is no such thing as 'weird unknown' cancer month)
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Celebrating 25 Years of Awareness, Education, and Empowerment
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is a partnership of national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working together to promote breast cancer awareness, share information on the disease, and provide greater access to screening services.
In 2009, NBCAM celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since its inception a quarter century ago, NBCAM has been at the forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues and has evolved along with the national dialogue on breast cancer. Today, NBCAM recognizes that although many great strides have been made in breast cancer awareness and treatment, there remains much to be accomplished. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we remain dedicated to educating and empowering women to take charge of their own breast health by practicing regular self-breast exams to identify any changes, scheduling regular visits and annual mammograms with their healthcare provider, adhering to prescribed treatment, and knowing the facts about recurrence.
While October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NBCAM Web site is a year-round resource for breast cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and the general public. We encourage you to visit our site in October and regularly throughout the year as we add updated breast cancer information and resources.
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She is here to remind a loved one to get their yearly mammograms... she just may save a life one day... it could be YOURS. :)
To order a card or a print click the link below:
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special message from the cookie mom: sure october is the official breast cancer awareness month, but please get your annual mammogram whatever month it is due...
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Okay, now for my reason why I love flickr so much.
I'll try to make a long story short as possible. Back in mid-June before I had to leave for Oregon unexpectedly I had my annual mammogram. While in Oregon I received a call from my doctor that my mammogram showed a spot and I need to get another mammogram and an ultrasound immediately. Holy Crap! Okay, so here I am in Oregon my father is dying and now this. So I made arrangements to go to a local hospital and get my second mammogram and ultrasound done there (I would have to pay out of pocket w/no insurance coverage); however, in the meantime my father passes away and I'm dealing with that. So one week later I go to have my mammogram in Oregon only to find out my physician in Hilo did not send the proper documents even though I signed all the release papers and the womens center sent my doctor two written requests. So hell, I can't get my follow up because the office that said it should not wait - screwed up the paperwork so I could not get it done. Go figure! The Oregon hospital refused my appointment without the previous films to compare! Okay, so now I have to wait until I return to Hawaii which I knew at that time it would be weeks as I was planning my fathers funeral, dealing with all the paperwork and details, packing up his belongings, etc.
This is where flickr comes in. Although I did not have my own computer there, whenever I could get my hands on one I would go to flickr and check out my friends photos that would put a smile on my face. As soon as I landed back in Hawaii I had 4 days of waiting until my appointment - I spent as much of those days online in flickr as my computer would allow - I had so many computer problems until 7 pm this evening, it was difficult but it kept my mind off the situation facing me.
Good news to report - I am fine and do not need a biopsy (this year). I went through this last year and needed a biopsy - absolutely the scariest time of my entire life but thank goodnes it was negative. My mother had it, her mother had it - so...
Anyway, that's why I love flickr - it's therapeutic in so many ways you cannot imagine!
01.01.05
Welcome 2005
I wanted to start the New Year of 2005 with some profound understanding of where I was heading in the next year of my life. I wanted to be able to wrap my fingers around some concrete knowledge, which would aid me in a zen-like state, where I could rise above my body and see the world and everything around myself for what it is, or what I could pretend it was. But I am afraid I can do nothing of the sort. All I can aim for is a pause in the breath of a day, where the blue sky will bring me the ultimate pleasure, or the song of a bird will possess more vibrancy than the total minutes taken to walk the surface of the moon. As I look at this picture of myself with my newly cut hair in preparation for chemo, I want to take this time to thank each and every single love, friend, companion, and hand-holding person who has assisted me thus far in this unusual journey I am facing. Thank you dearly for supporting me and being my friend. Thank you for your phone calls and your words which have meant everything. Thank you. May we all be blessed with the sweet song of a bluebird sitting pretty on our shoulders leading the way to
profound love and friendship in the coming year of 2005.
The photoblog of softservegirl 2004, archive of a breast cancer survivor, www.softservegirl.com/survivor.html
We’re doing the Race (well stroll and sniff) for Life for my lovely Sister Kathryn who was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. Thanks to routine mammogram, quick diagnosis and the fabulous NHS she is now doing just fine.
Please click the link if you’d like to donate.
Thank you
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/andreas-race-for-life...
A mobile Breast Screening vehicle in Alkimos shopping centre Western Australia.
Get checked out. My younger daughter had early stage breast cancer which she found because of breast screening.
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Appointments at BreastScreen WA can be booked online or via phone.
Click to book online now.
Online appointments are available for women who:
•are aged 40 years or over
•are eligible for Medicare
•have not had a mammogram in the last nine months
•have no new breast symptoms.
BreastScreen WA's call centre (13 20 50) is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
When making your appointment please let us know if you:
•have breast implants
•require an interpreter
•use a wheelchair.
These things may make your appointment a little longer.
Women whose breasts become tender before their periods may find it more comfortable to book a mammogram appointment during or just after a period.
Book online or phone 13 20 50 for a FREE screening mammogram appointment. If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) first on 13 14 50 and ask to be connected to the BreastScreen WA call centre on 13 20 50.
Group bookings are available for those women who would prefer to attend as a group. For example, a group of women who speak a language other than English, women in clubs or associations or friends may find it more comfortable to book as a group. Please enquire when booking.
Preparing for an appointment
•Please bring your Medicare card with you to your appointment
•Please be aware you will be reading information and signing a consent form at the appointment
•Please don’t wear talcum powder or deodorant on the day of your appointment - it may show on the X-ray picture.
I was so happy to get another one of these. My original Thingamaboob broke and I got it at the Ashton Pub in Ashton Ontario before we moved here.
The Thingamaboob is more than just a keychain, it is your key to early detection of breast cancer. It is put out by the Canadian Cancer Society.
Each ball on the chain represents the size of a lump that can be detected. See notes.
As the card with the Thingamaboob says "Be aware. Be proactive. Get the facts."
Only certain Provinces carry the Thingamaboob check out boobagram.cancer.ca/thing-a-ma-boob.asp
to see if you can purchase one in your area.
Also, you can spread the word by sending the women in your life a "Boob - a - gram". It is a light-hearted email greeting that reminds your loved ones the importance of being breast aware! Visit www.cancer.ca/boobagram to send yours today!
EXPLORED #499
*sigh* My favorite color and my favorite thing to wear in the winter (along with my boots)........ along with some nice warm pants, too. GLEN! LOL!
This isn't the greatest. It was taken with my 50mm, handheld, natural light with my phone tucked between my head and shoulder while I talked to my best friend on the phone. LOL! Oh well!
Have a wonderful pink Tuesday and all you ladies be sure and have your mammograms if you are of age and haven't already. You gotta' stay healthy my friends! *MWAH*
taken at Group Health (an HMO). The radiology technicians got a laugh out of it.
It's from an advertisement at the coffee bar - an image of a piece of fruit.
Saturday morning, and I'm already back home from my mammogram appointment. Yuk! But it's gotta be done!
I know everyone is tired of my little "sweet" or "cute" or "pretty" shots. Enough with the sweetness, already! LOL!
So here's just a quick shot, before we head back out to do some Christmas shopping!