This is the month we pay attention to and focus on breast health! We honor those who have battled breast cancer!! This month is also a reminder that women need to get regular mammograms; we know early detection is key.
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) Stage 0 non-invasive in April of 2019 and I chose to treat it aggressively with a bilateral mastectomy. I was 45 years old! My Mom is a breast cancer survivor, so I started mammograms in my early 30s! My journey starts with regular mammograms and a GUT feeling.
My goal in sharing my story is to motivate woman to keep up with their regular mammograms and to talk with their doctor if they have questions about how to manage their breast health. If you want to learn more about my experience form diagnosis to mastectomy and reconstruction, listen to my podcast: Mom Courage, Season 1 - Episodes 2 through 6 AND Season 2- Episode 1.
THE MAMMOGRAM CHALLENGE:
It is October 2021 and the past year and half has made regular mammograms challenging!
I am offering you an opportunity to participate in a mammogram challenge!! The goal is for women who are willing, to post an image to their socials that represents their yearly mammogram!! Then in posting, we support and motivate other woman to get their mammogram and take care of their breast health.
Here are some ideas: (of course keep your privacy as needed here)
Post a picture of you at your mammogram location – getting it done!
Post a picture with the tech or staff at your radiologist.
Post a picture of you making your appointment – on the phone or your device.
Post a picture of your confirmation screen for your appointment.
Already had yours and want to participate - post a pic of you sharing you did it!!
Create your own powerful post!!!
Let’s hashtag it with: #mammorgramchallenge and if you would like tag me too @karicourageousliving (I would love to see your mammogram photos!)
We are all influencers in our own way – so let’s do this thing and support each other in an effort to encourage mammograms, early diagnosis and healthy living!
Let’s see if we can build more awareness, support each other in our health and make an impact together!!!
Grab your courage and join THE MAMMOGRAM CHALLENGE!!