As you all know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it is quickly approaching. In the past couple of years, I have participated in a fun run in my area, for Breast Cancer Awareness. My very first 5K was for breast cancer, and it was so much fun, but also for a great cause. I briefly wanted to touch on how breast cancer has impacted my life. I would also love for you to feel free to share your stories of how breast cancer has affected your life.
I have been fortunate enough to have family members who have suffered from breast cancer. I haven’t had to sit by my mom or sister’s side as they fight for their life against this terrible disease. I do, however, have a friend who is currently undergoing breast cancer treatment to fight the disease.
Watching a friend, who is close to my age, go through something so terrible is heart wrenching. Our kids are the same age, and I can’t even imagine the fight that one must find within themselves, to get through such a difficult time. Krista is a fighter, and I am lucky to have such an amazing friend. This disease that we call breast cancer, is very powerful, but I believe Krista’s fight is even stronger. While she is the one fighting the actual disease, I often feel helpless, but want to do all I can to help. We can help in this fight against breast cancer by raising awareness. While we cannot share the actual burden of carrying the disease, there are strides we can take. For many women, mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms.
As we get closer to October, I will be sharing more about how we can help in this fight.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society’s nationwide series of walking events to raise funds and awareness to end breast cancer.
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Michelle says
I’m so sorry to read your friend is having to go through this ugly disease. I have had some family friends go through this as well and it is certainly not easy.
Darcy says
I could not imagine.. and so may YOUNG women are being affected more and more… it’s heartbreaking.
Melissa Lawler says
I have had two friends win the fight against breast cancer. One had stage 1 and the other stage 4. They are both incredibly strong women.
Kasandria Reasoner says
I lost a teacher in middle school. It’s a tough disease! I also lost a friend a few years back.
Kas
lorrie says
my mom had breast cancer when i was in college and is now in remission and we lost a neighbor of ours to cancer
Emily Lyon says
That is fantastic that your mom is in remission Lorrie. I am so sorry she and your family have had to go through that.