Breast Cancer Awareness: Tit Protection In The Now

Non-Fiction/Informational

I can say all kinds of things about Breast Cancer. But I’ll site the National Breast Cancer Foundation instead. The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports the following:

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous disease—differing by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumors themselves.

Obviously no woman wants to receive this diagnosis, but hearing the words “breast cancer” doesn’t always mean an end. It can be the beginning of learning how to fight, getting the facts, and finding hope.

Women in the United States get breast cancer more than any other type of cancer except for skin cancer. It is second only to lung cancer as a cause of cancer death in women.

Each year it is estimated that nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. Approximately 1,700 men will also be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die each year. The evaluation of men with breast masses is similar to that in women, including mammography.

The Myth

Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer.

The Truth

If you discover a persistent lump in your breast or any changes in breast tissue, it is very important that you see a physician immediately. However, 8 out of 10 breast lumps are benign, or not cancerous. Sometimes women stay away from medical care because they fear what they might find. Take charge of your health by performing routine breast self-exams, establishing ongoing communication with your doctor, and scheduling regular mammograms.

The Myth

Men do not get breast cancer.

The Truth

Quite the contrary. Each year it is estimated that approximately 1,700 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 450 will die. While this percentage is still small, men should also give themselves regular breast self-exams and note any changes to their physicians.

The Myth

A mammogram can cause breast cancer to spread.

The Truth

A mammogram, or X-ray of the breast, is one of the best tools available for the early detection of breast cancer. It CANNOT cause cancer to spread, nor can the pressure put on the breast from the mammogram. Do not let tales of other people's experiences keep you from having a mammogram. Base your decision on your physician's recommendation and be sure to discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.

Is there a link between oral contraceptives and breast cancer?

There is an increased risk of breast cancer for women under 35 who have been using birth control pills for more than ten years.

How often should I do a breast self-exam (BSE)?

Give yourself a breast self-exam at least once a month. Look for any changes in breast tissue, such as changes in size, a lump, dimpling or puckering of the breast, or a discharge from the nipple. If you discover a persistent lump in your breast or any changes in breast tissue, it is very important that you see a physician immediately. However, 8 out of 10 lumps are benign, or not cancerous.

For more information go to http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/About-Breast-Cancer/FAQs.aspx

If you love a woman or a woman is in your world or your life (sister, mother, wife, girl friend, lover, sex friend, sex fiend, girl friend, life partner or fuck buddy) now is the time to get checked for breast cancer. There are free screenings all over the country. Check with AARP or cosmetic companies like Estee Lauder.

Yes, it is selfish and downright nasty animal pig lust for a man to say to any woman “protect those tits”! But forget the messenger and consider the message. No one needs to endure the grief that goes with cancer, no family should have to live with the reality of cancer, no one should die of cancer. But many endure the grief, live with the reality of cancer and have had people they love die of cancer.

You don’t have to be one of them!

You don’t have to die of cancer!

Get checked for all those you love if not for yourself. That goes for men and women. Funny…no woman has ever told a man to protect his tits. Go ahead and start. Everybody….protect those tits.

RJ