29 October 2006

October is that Time

We changed our clocks today for day light savings time. I always forget do we fall back or fall forward one hour? Anyway, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month. I'd like to remind everyone about the BSE, or breast self-exam. Examining yourself regularly is simple. By the age of 20, women should be checking themselves each month. Komen.org suggests that the best time to examine would be at the end of your period. If you no longer have your period, then do the BSE on the same day of each month. Men, you should not ignore any breast lumps.

Check out komen.org for a step by step how-to video.



I'd like to share a testimonial from my friend Jaime, a four-year breast cancer survivor. Read and also watch her video.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Thank you! You're wonderful. I'm so happy to know more about you now too. What a story!

following the sun said...

dear jaime,

thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. it inspired me. and thanks for sharing your blog. i have read a few of your entries. although i've seen your life unfold on flickr, your blog does add so much more to "the life and times of four alaskans!" i'm gonna go back and read more of your entries. take care.