SavvyHealthGirl's Blog

As we enter into this month of Breast Cancer Awareness, I ask that you take care of your “girls.” Learn more about your breast health and be proactive. I also mean this in the literal sense. Talking to our young women about breast health is so important. We cannot assume or take for granted that our girls are completely knowledgeable about what is going on with their breasts. There are many questions that we had as young girls and women, that I know today’s young girls have too. Talk to them about family history, early detection, self-breast exams, lumpy breasts, mammograms, bra sizes, diet, small breasts, nutrition, and all of those essential factors related to their breasts. Their health depends on them being well informed and knowledgeable. Most importantly, don’t let your fear of the issue be the reason that you don’t discuss this issue with your daugther, niece, or younger sister. Fear is often the primary reason many women ignore overt symptoms related to breast cancer and breast masses. Don’t let that happen to you or another young woman.

I would like to ask my fellow women to do a couple of things this month and hopefully you will do them in the months and years to follow.
Conduct a self-breast exam. Get to know your breasts. Are they lumpy? Do you know notice anything different?
Get a mammogram. If you have a family history like me, then you should schedule an exam by the age of 35. Most women get one around 40-45.
Improve your diet if it is filled with soda, sweets and fried foods. These foods have a negative impact on your health in general.
Talk to a young woman about the importance of breast health. Start a discussion with a young woman you know and ask her if she has questions about breast cancer and what it means to her. Encourage her to know her family history.

Live life, live healthy!