Be Greater: Consider cancer risk

The event raises awareness of breast cancer and was started 10 years ago.

Smith joined the movement in 2013 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Finally, people across the Western Isles are encouraged to wear something pink on Friday 16th October, as part of “The Big Pink”, or Friday 23rd October, as part of “Wear it Pink”. “Like I said the earlier you can catch cancer the more likely you are to beat it. That’s our goal”, said Collins. “It was a total accident”.

Sanchez said that the medical bills are overwhelming, and that this fundraiser takes a few weight off her shoulders. Learn your family history of breast cancer, she recommended.

Imagine the shock of being told you have breast cancer at age 35, with two attractive children, ages 4 and 6, and a wonderful husband. Diaz assumed her fate would be the same.

Dr. Jonathan Lopez remembers the case well.

It is the second year that Roberts has organized what she calls the Windows Of Hope program. We just have to be aware of them. And when I was diagnosed they were there behind me, and they’re here with me today.

Greater breast awareness can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, with the potential to save lives.

Stage 4 and metastatic breast cancer are phrases used interchangeably – both mean the cancer has spread. “There are a few financial problems with people, childcare, things like this when people are going through treatment”.

After chemotherapy treatments, Diaz got the good news.

In 1984, Massachusetts cancer survivor Margery Gould Rath wanted to find a way to celebrate fellow cancer survivors by raising funds for the American Cancer Society. “You did it!” she recalled. Trust your gut feeling and go to the doctor.

It is also an opportunity to share the message with others. “And I got relatives that been hit by cancer and we try to work to eradicate the cancer by awareness”.

Is it common for young women to get breast cancer? “To me, I want to let them know that I see what they are doing and how they care”. However, there are certain established risk factors that are associated with breast cancer.

Spurlin’s team included Debra Prince, who is also a survivor.

This event is free of charge and a light lunch will be provided. RSVP: via the web atwww.