Each year, in October I write a blog post
to raise awareness about Breast Cancer.
The following statistics were taken from the
In 2013,
breast cancer continues to be the most
common
cancer diagnosis in Canadian women
over the age of 20 – with 1 in 4 cancer
diagnoses being breast cancer.
It is the
second leading cause of cancer deaths in
Canadian women,
after lung cancer.
Fewer
Canadian women are dying from breast cancer
today
than in the past.
Breast
cancer deaths have decreased by 42 percent
since the
peak in 1986 due to earlier detection through
regular mammography screening, advances in
screening
technology,
and improved treatments.
One in 9
Canadian women is expected to develop breast
cancer during
her lifetime (by the age of 90).
One in 29
Canadian women will die from breast cancer.
Again this year I am including the link to an article from
This article provides information about breast health
and instructs on how to do a proper breast self exam
Please familiarize yourselves with your breasts and learn
to properly examine your breasts.
You owe it to yourself to take the
best care of yourself
best care of yourself
Here's the link:
I urge you to examine your breasts
on a regular basis and have your mammograms and
other diagnostic tests as prescribed by your
health care provider as early detection
is of the utmost importance.
health care provider as early detection
is of the utmost importance.
and now, as promised
A Giveaway
(Giveaway Ended Oct 31/13)
Giveaway Prize
This pair of Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver
Breast Cancer Awareness Earrings
(valued at $36.00) will be given
away to one lucky winner.
If you are a resident of
Canada or the United States,
you are invited to enter the draw
which will be held Nov 1/13.
The good news is that you
don't have to jump through hoops to enter!
Here's how to enter:
In the comment section of this post,
leave your name and the contact info
where you can be reached
should you be my lucky winner.
It's not a requirement,
but I'd love it if you'd
"Like" my Facebook Fan Page here:
Thanks :)
(Last date to enter is Oct 31/13.Winner will be contacted
Nov 1/13 and
will have 24 hours to respond otherwise
a new winner will be selected)
Don't forget to help me win a contest...
Follow this link:
Your comments are welcome
Denise
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