-this blog post is from our Rhea Lana blog. It was easier to write about this for our business blog, than for my own. I'm so thankful for the ending of the story, that is, that God has us all in His hands and that we believe in His sovereignty in all situations.
Reality Check: It Could Happen to You
Last week my mom and dad sat in a doctor’s office (the kind with a desk and chairs) and she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After a mammogram, they called her for a second look, and the doctor saw a dark spot that he wanted to see closer. After a needle biopsy he used the c-word and said they needed to do an MRI to see how much there was and how far it had gone. Our lives shifted on this day.
We know that breast cancer is a possibility with us both, as my aunt is a 15 year survivor, and my cousin is a 2 year breast cancer survivor. Although I’ve prayed for my family and for other families over the years, it never was quite so personal. My mom is my best friend. She’s loved me the longest of anyone on the planet.
If you ever wondered why October is breast cancer awareness month here it is: Breast cancer is a possibility with all of us: whether your family has a history or not, no matter your age or the size of your breasts. Breast Cancer does not distinguish among races or education or wealth. And the reason we seem to celebrate it in October, with pink EVERYTHING, is so you will take notice and make sure you’re doing your part to get regular check ups and pay attention. No one can make you have a mammogram, so they’re trying to get your attention so you’ll do it yourself.
My mom did this and so far we have a happy ending for our story. They caught her cancer very early. The MRI showed one other spot and they took this offending knot out yesterday. The doctor thinks that he may have gotten all of it. We are even unsure if she will have radiation as a preventative measure! Due to her being diligent, and her willingness to be uncomfortable (I mean, mammograms aren’t fun), she may have saved her life. We won’t know for a few days what her prognosis is, but we are thankful for doctors and nurses who are out there and know about how to detect what we cannot see.
Do this for yourself and for your family. Contact your insurance agent to see if there are funds to help you pay for a mammogram.
This month, I’ll be wearing pink and giving thanks for my mom who made her appointment and found out early. ~ Jennifer, owner Rhea Lana’s of Russellville
And if you’re worried about the pain…here’s a funny video from ABC about all the things we ladies do that are MUCH more painful than a mammogram including getting tattoos, wearing high heels, and lip waxing…
We know that breast cancer is a possibility with us both, as my aunt is a 15 year survivor, and my cousin is a 2 year breast cancer survivor. Although I’ve prayed for my family and for other families over the years, it never was quite so personal. My mom is my best friend. She’s loved me the longest of anyone on the planet.
If you ever wondered why October is breast cancer awareness month here it is: Breast cancer is a possibility with all of us: whether your family has a history or not, no matter your age or the size of your breasts. Breast Cancer does not distinguish among races or education or wealth. And the reason we seem to celebrate it in October, with pink EVERYTHING, is so you will take notice and make sure you’re doing your part to get regular check ups and pay attention. No one can make you have a mammogram, so they’re trying to get your attention so you’ll do it yourself.
My mom did this and so far we have a happy ending for our story. They caught her cancer very early. The MRI showed one other spot and they took this offending knot out yesterday. The doctor thinks that he may have gotten all of it. We are even unsure if she will have radiation as a preventative measure! Due to her being diligent, and her willingness to be uncomfortable (I mean, mammograms aren’t fun), she may have saved her life. We won’t know for a few days what her prognosis is, but we are thankful for doctors and nurses who are out there and know about how to detect what we cannot see.
Do this for yourself and for your family. Contact your insurance agent to see if there are funds to help you pay for a mammogram.
This month, I’ll be wearing pink and giving thanks for my mom who made her appointment and found out early. ~ Jennifer, owner Rhea Lana’s of Russellville
And if you’re worried about the pain…here’s a funny video from ABC about all the things we ladies do that are MUCH more painful than a mammogram including getting tattoos, wearing high heels, and lip waxing…
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