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Share this with a woman you know…

simplystarla — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:04:24 +0000

October is Breast
Cancer Awareness Month

Early Detection of Breast
Cancer is Imperative!

Follow these recommended guidelines for better breast health:: Schedule clinical breast exams every three years.

Age 20 and older: Perform monthly breast self-exams (BSE) and look for any signs of change.
Age 20 to 39
By the age of 40: Have a baseline mammogram and annual clinical breast exams; By the age of 35, if you have a family history of breast cancer.
Ages 40 and older: Have a mammogram every year.
All Ages: Learn more about how to take care of your breasts.

Throughout October, look for more information about breast health from the Black Women’s Health Imperative.

Awareness is one of the best ways to keep you and your breasts healthy. Whether you are 20 or 80, you need to make breast health a part of your overall health care.

a tribute

simplystarla — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:20:54 +0000

This is a tribute to a woman sometimes of few words but always with kind and caring thoughts.

This is a tribute to a woman who put others needs first and suffered alone in silence.

This is a tribute to a woman whose laughter I hear in my head and wish I could share one last humorous moment.

This is a tribute to a woman who was stretched to her limits and still continued to expand her hopes.

This is a tribute to a woman who was simplistic in many ways but steadfast in her beliefs.

This is a tribute to a woman who faced many odds but still found joy in life.

This is a tribute to the woman whom shares my child’s blood, cared deeply from her soul and rests peacefully in pain no more!

-a tribute to M.L.O. without her I would not have several of the gems in my life!

Please support Breast Cancer Awareness, Research and Support efforts – peace and blessings!