10/01/2025
October is breast cancer awareness month, so let's start out with one of the most important things we can do to help screen for breast cancer and it's the most natural and organic thing possible. No particular schedule. No prescribed method. It's just knowing your own body. Get to know your breasts and pay attention to them. If you notice any changes, talk to your practitioner.
80% of young patients diagnosed with breast cancer find it themselves.
Breast cancer is not just a menopause thing. It can happen during the childbearing years; it can even happen during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
However it is treatable, and survival (and THRIVING) rates are amazing and rising. The earlier it's caught, the better. Let's keep learning, keep spreading awareness, and keep supporting each other. If you have questions or need help accessing resources, you can always reach out to me.
In fact, a is not an exam at all — it’s a form of breast self-awareness. Breast self-awareness is about knowing what’s normal for your own breasts, so you can notice any changes right away. Unlike monthly breast exams, you don’t have to follow a schedule or memorize a set of instru...
