Breast Cancer Action Kit

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In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the ThirdAge community share their breast cancer experiences in a series of special profiles. Published throughout October 2000 in the Health newsletter, these stories of courage and hope include:

	"I know it's not cancer...I am too young."
	"I thank God every day for my friend who made me go to the doctor."
	"We can be restored to wholeness and health."
	"Had I waited ... it would have been invasive and an entirely different course of treatment."
	"We are like sisters, and when she found out she had breast cancer I was devastated..."
	"If my participation helps some of the people I love most...I have also done something for myself."
	"Women must self-examine, do not be afraid."
	"I tried not to show my shock when I helped dress her one day..."
	"How did I feel when I was told to return for yet another mammogram? Horrible. Scared."

 
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