tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post8028442026740533427..comments2023-04-01T01:00:21.160-07:00Comments on Let Us Bear Fruit: Breast Cancer Awareness MonthLinda!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09088892611538648055noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-43304372989895706882009-10-26T21:15:32.673-07:002009-10-26T21:15:32.673-07:00I'm adopting a cautious approach.
Our doctors ...I'm adopting a cautious approach.<br />Our doctors don't recommend routine breast exams, as they lead to false reassurance.<br />Also, younger women have naturally lumpy breasts and CBE's often lead to unnecessary biopsies.<br />I "thought" I'd have mammograms when I turned 50, (following the recommendation) but then I saw something in the newspaper that worried me.<br />I've spent the last two years reading up on the subject and have now decided not to have mammograms.<br />Will I have a CBE instead or just be breast aware?<br />The jury is still out - I'm just not sure...<br />Sadly, as women, screening is often demanded of us, not offered, as it should be....<br />There are risks and benefits with all screening tests - we tend to hear about the upside and usually receive next to nothing on the risks.<br />Our informed consent is necessary for cancer screening and it's impossible to make a decision without ALL relevant information.<br />Some of you might like to read an information leaflet produced by the Nordic Cochrane Institute on the risks and benefits of mammograms.<br />The NCI have been critical of the skewed and incomplete information released to women.<br />The UK screening authority were asked to redraft their brochure, but it's still grossly inadequate.<br />NCI decided to take the matter into their own hands, rather than wait another few years for another redraft. They have criticized the information provided to women in most developed countries.<br />People involved in screening are unlikely to say anything that might deter women from screening. Their success is measured in numbers - your attendance and the reduction in the death rate. They are not penalized for negative outcomes.<br />I'm afraid the responsibility to protect your health rests with every woman.<br />We can't rely on our doctors when it comes to screening. (unless you have an amazing Dr!)<br />I'm hopeful the NCI will also release information on other screening tests - we're not children and it's about time, honesty was part of the agenda.<br />http://www.screening.dk/folder_uk.pdfDeborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-44232671076595505112009-10-05T09:19:59.689-07:002009-10-05T09:19:59.689-07:00Linda,
Beautiful! The photos make me feel I'm...Linda,<br /><br />Beautiful! The photos make me feel I'm right there, sitting at the lovely table and the decorations are outstanding.<br /><br />Love, TheresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-50863970113183652862009-10-04T15:05:12.026-07:002009-10-04T15:05:12.026-07:00Zaria thank you for the kind words. It is said tha...Zaria thank you for the kind words. It is said that it takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a village to survive. I pray that we will always be be mindful of our responsibilities of village citizenship.<br /><br />Thank you for coming by. I hope to see you at the party this week.<br /><br />Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-57381255654336561812009-10-04T06:45:11.727-07:002009-10-04T06:45:11.727-07:00Happy B-day, Linda.Happy B-day, Linda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-85719460015628660842009-10-04T04:38:34.105-07:002009-10-04T04:38:34.105-07:00Thanks for the information. I love your concept an...Thanks for the information. I love your concept and your site.Princess Zariahttp://www.cherylynnpope.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-26575894467704245072009-10-03T19:26:07.211-07:002009-10-03T19:26:07.211-07:00I agree with you wholeheartedly Angeline.
Thank y...I agree with you wholeheartedly Angeline.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by. Please come again.<br /><br />Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-65480202119296186082009-10-03T19:24:55.064-07:002009-10-03T19:24:55.064-07:00Jeanette thank you for stopping by. The more infor...Jeanette thank you for stopping by. The more information we have the better opportunity we have of taking better care of ourselves.<br /><br />Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-13487119044929132912009-10-03T18:16:20.518-07:002009-10-03T18:16:20.518-07:00Hi Linda,
I'm happy to support you in your eff...Hi Linda,<br />I'm happy to support you in your efforts to promote awareness of breast cancer. This important information has the potential to save lives. <br />Angeline Bandon-BibumAngeline's Literary Dream Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324291127481312535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846017619554556150.post-10020214123975068832009-10-02T13:17:47.410-07:002009-10-02T13:17:47.410-07:00Linda, thanks for posting this information. It is ...Linda, thanks for posting this information. It is so important that we as African American women take care of ourselves. Will gladly help you spread the word!Jeanette Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343984373324021217noreply@blogger.com