Breast Self Exams

I do not agree. BSE saves lives. I had found 2 lumps in my left breast which did not appear on mammogram. While doing a six month follow up mammogram my cancer was discovered. It is palpable. If I had not been perseverating on the two lumps on the left side I might have noted the new mass on the right.

Women should continue to do self exams...ignorance is not bliss!

Thank you! I first found my lump while lying on my bed doing a self-breast exam. Since my mom was a breast cancer survivor, I did self exams occasionally, but never thought I would actually find a lump. At first, I didn't believe I actually had a lump. I didn't know what a lump would feel like, and since I was only 27, I thought for sure it was probably just a normal part of my breast. But when I went to the gynecologist for a different health issue, he was very concerned about my lump.

I personally did not have the test for a genetic mutation. My mom went through testing just months before she died, and the tests did not find any mutations that are currently known about. I discussed the results with my oncologist, and he agreed with my mom's genetic counselor that I do not need to have genetic testing since my results would be the same as my mom's testing.

discover a lesion early and more likely to be cured. and also to empower you to know your body and tell the doctor what you think should be done when you discover something.

I agree with the idea of sharing your story and information. I have learned many amazing things while on my breast cancer journey. When people question me or ask about what I have gone through or where I am at at the moment, I do not hesitate to share my experience with them and always try to incorporate what I have learned about the prevention of cancer and how important excercise and especially our diets are to us. I try not to be preachy, but I feel it is my duty to share these healthy facts and hopefully I can help prevent this disease in someone else. I am surprised by the number of women who don't know the benefits of or get very little Vitamin D! Then again, I was one of them a few years back!