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How has becoming a “Breast Cancer Champion” impacted your
life? Hear what Champions have to say.
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"So many women are scared to find something, that they don't do their
BSE's, don't see a doctor. When they think they've found a lump, many go into
denial and avoid seeking medical advice because they don't want to hear that
they may have cancer. I tell them that knowledge is power."
– Elsa Pérez,
regular volunteer for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and patient advocate
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"My advice is for men. And it’s simple: Shut up and listen. Instead of
trying to fix things in a big way, guys need to find out what the woman they
love needs when she’s going through breast cancer treatment."
– Marc Silver,
author of Breast Cancer Husband: How to Help Your Wife (and Yourself) Through
Diagnosis, Treatment and Beyond
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"Take charge of your health, and NEVER wait around if you suspect something.
I love to say "Talk to your 'girls' every day" [BSE], while showering, and be
aware of any abnormalities."
– Sara Williams,
breast cancer survivor and recruitment coordinator for The Sister Study
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"Early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer. Remember to do
your monthly self breast exam, annual clinical exam, and if age appropriate, do
the right thing and get a mammogram. Talk with your doctor about the best
treatment for you. Feel free to ask questions. Always know that you can get a
second opinion if you want to."
– Grace
Wright,
creator of Women Be Healthy at North Carolina Office of Disability and Health
(NCODH)
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"When we talk about breast cancer we raise awareness. When people wear
pink ribbon pins, pink bracelets or other highly recognizable awareness
merchandise they invoke conversation and we must maintain a dialog to raise
awareness."
–
Andrea Ivory,
breast cancer survivor and founder of The Florida Breast Health Initiative
(FBHI)
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"Don’t be afraid to reach out to those that are making a difference to see how
you too can get involved. Breast cancer is an equal opportunity
destroyer and we all must join together to make sure that someday we will be
able to be free of this insidious disease!"
– Jeanne
Fitzmaurice,
founder of the Gal to Gal Foundation and Designhergals.com
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