Life Tools: A Safety Tip for Men and Women that Could Save Your Lives

Dear Readers,

For Americans, I hope you are having a safe and fun holiday celebrating July 4th.

Today I’m going to talk a little about breast cancer. So far I am about 4 1/2 years cancer free. Still, my doctors check me and recheck. I get a mammogram once a year. But, it’s important to do more for yourself.

Both women and men can get breast cancer. Because there is not enough advertising about men getting it, the men that do get breast cancer sometimes see the doctor when it’s at a more advanced stage.

Let’s stop this right now! Live your best life. Men and Women, do a breast or chest check every day!

In 2018, I got a great mammogram showing no problems. Six months later on Dec. 24, 2018, I found a lump the size of a rock in my breast. I had Stage 1 and rapidly growing. My mind went into analytic mode. On Dec. 26, I called my ob-gyn doc. She was booked for three months. I could have an appointment with a midwife. I said yes. Then I got on the phone with women friends in search of recommendations for oncologists and breast cancer surgeons. I looked up all the recommendations online and read about them.

It is vital that you be proactive for yourself. I was and it made a huge difference. Take notes. Make calls. Look things up especially if you don’t understand. Go to the doctor with a paper list of questions? Get printouts of directions and medicine lists.

It all started with a self-check. You don’t have to promise me that you will do it. Promise yourself!

I am not a medical expert. Please, always check with your doctor. Express your concerns. This is what I’ve found on the internet for self-checks. If you find something, call your doctor right away. Don’t wait!

Self-check instructions for women which include the lying down one: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam/ Be sure to check the under bottom of the breast too.

Self-check instructions for men which include the lying down one:
file:///C:/Users/onlyl/Downloads/Breast%20Self%20Exam%20Male.pdf

https://www.hisbreastcancer.org/single-post/2010/10/25/men-getting-to-know-your-self-breast-exam
Be sure to check the under bottoms of the chest too.

Bring the subject up with your doctor! There could be new tests and new self-checks instructions coming out at any time. The fight against breast cancer is ongoing!

Have a great Summer and remember to stay safe.

Truly,

Susan
Susan Hanniford Crowley
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