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See Diva Run » Blog Archive » What you don’t know can hurt you — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:14:41 +0000

[...] a lump in your breast is terrifying, but not all lumps are cancer. My dear friend, JustRun discovered a lump in her breast just days before her 28th birthday. I’m happy to report that [...]

By: Robb

Robb — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:09:19 +0000

My mom had breast cancer. She died in 1988 when I was 26. It is the disease that somehow reaches us all.

I’m glad you are fine. A very touching and powerful post.

Thank-you.

By: Sempre Libera

Sempre Libera — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:23:23 +0000

Happy birthday!

And I’m relieved to hear everything is ok. I can’t imagine how terrified you must have been.

And as for all those questions… I think the fact that you’re asking them means you’re ok — you’re aware of yourself, and your needs, and the needs of those around you, and those are the first steps towards living the life you want to be living (or adjusting if you’re not). Keep on it!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:05:33 +0000

Oh, and one other quick thing to consider…February 17, 2008…Innagural Breast Cancer Marathon (www.breastcancermarathon.org I believe). The medals look awesome, Jacksonville, FL, right along the beach in February…think about it!! I’m really planning to go, so far haven’t booked anything, but I want to do it…I keep meaning to at least get a hotel held. I have one other friend for sure doing it so far.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:38:02 +0000

Happy Birthday late…I started reading this yesterday and the day fell away from me…

Breast Cancer has deeply affected my life. I had one aunt die from it and two others that are survivors, it’s on my dad’s side, so not as large of a concern for me (although it did come on the paternal side into his siblings so makes it a little more of concern) since it’s less likely to be passed down on the father’s side. One thing that just seems to keep coming down through the news and such though, is that women’s health care is not as great as it is provided for men. We have to push so much harder to get ourselves taken seriously. It’s why I’m so glad I have a woman doctor as I know she’d be more proactive on things like that. Glad it turned out OK, although I think I might have been one to insist on a biopsy just to be sure!

By: nicole

nicole — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:03:32 +0000

Happy Birthday! I’m so glad you are okay and got fast service. I have a lump and my doctor’s not concerned but is sending me for a mammogram. Since the women’s hospital is moving I have two more weeks to wait. I think it about every other moment – I try to breath and relax but it is hard. Enjoy being 28.

By: girlgoyle

girlgoyle — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:09:49 +0000

Sheesh you had me stressing too…had to skip to the bottom of your blog to read results first. Phew…glad all is good.

By: Airam

Airam — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:56:17 +0000

Firstly, Happy Birthday!

Secondly, I’m glad that you are fine.

By: Bre

Bre — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:49:52 +0000

My goodness! First and foremost – Happy Birthday, Lovely!

And second – I can’t imagine how frightening that must have been. I panic every time I go in for an exam (with the scars, self exams sometimes just turn up scar tissue, so it’s a lot of “probably nothings”) so I can understand the feeling.

I’m so glad you’re OK!!

By: OC

OC — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:37:53 +0000

Happy Birthday! Beautiful and touching post… I’m glad everything worked out for the best… hope 28 is a fantastic year!