Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I don’t know about you all, but I have certainly heard a lot about October being the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I know this month is tagged to really inform and make people in general aware of early detection of breast cancer makes for the best outcome. If you have read the earlier blog about how my cancer developed, and I did catch the cancer early, but I did decide to do things other than the ideal path of what the surgeon suggested when I was first diagnosed. After saying that, I want to sort of add a spin on the early detection model that has been developed (by who, Susan Komen, the cancer society?) I agree we all need to pay attention to our bodies and go to the doctor when necessary. I would just encourage anyone that goes because of a breast lump, and really wanted a biopsy or a mammogram, and all their doctor decided to do was watch it, to get what you want. The doctor is not the one in charge of your health, you are. At the end of the day you have to be happy with the outcome and the service you have received. You have to go home and deal with surgeries, pain, and/or side effects. The doctor works for you, and can sit there and sufficiently answer any questions you have to your liking because that is their job. I know I am sort of spouting off now, but if someone does not take charge of their own health in the room with their doctor, or does not make an effort to understand all of the nuances of what is available, or is happening, perhaps you will look back and be unhappy with what you have decided. I hear people say things like I would just get them both cut off, they are just useless anyway. Perhaps, but that may be a decision made in fear, and may cause regret. I am just encouraging you all to be aware, but also never be scared or fearful, if God forbid you are in a serious health related issue. I say grab the bull by the horns and bend it to your will, be empowered, and get what you want!