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Breast cancer affects student in interview with a survivor
Ashley Cook
Issue date: 10/13/06 Section: Perspectives
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October is breast cancer awareness month. But of course all of you knew this…or did you? Before I wrote this article I knew absolutely nothing about this cancer, but because of good researching sites and sources, I was able to learn enough information I needed.
In order to be able to tell you about what breast cancer is and what it might be like to have it, I first had to imagine what it would be like to walk in a breast cancer patient's shoes.
After researching the cancer, I thought a lot about what it might be like to be diagnosed. I could not imagine going through all the treatments necessary and having to live each day in fear. The dedication and effort the medical staff goes through everyday is amazing and they truly are lifesavers. I would hope that anyone who does get diagnosed would catch the cancer in its early stages.
If I was diagnosed, I would first tell my mother, because she is my best friend. I would ask for her advice and support. I would follow all of the procedures-- radiology, possibly chemotherapy, and recovery. I believe anyone who has a strong will power and positive attitude towards life, can overcome the cancer and continue to live their life normally.
According to acbnews.go.com, this year more than 212,000 women will be diagnosed with the terrifying disease of breast cancer, and many of those cases will be fatal. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women, but what can be done to prevent it?
Whether it's walking for the cure, selling pink wristlets or pink ribbon pins, or participating in local fund raisers, cities and communities are working together to raise awareness about breast cancer. I would suggest auctions and sports games dedicated to breast cancer awareness because these ideas could raise money for the cure and help the public become more aware.
"Fight it!" Joanne Mattioni, health services secretary, said as advice to other women diagnosed with the cancer. Relating her personal experiences with it, she said, "I was not willing to go down without a fight." Her office was filled with pictures of flowers and her aura gave me the impression that she surrounds herself in a pleasant atmosphere, much like how she has been feeling since her recent recovery of breast cancer this fall.
In order to be able to tell you about what breast cancer is and what it might be like to have it, I first had to imagine what it would be like to walk in a breast cancer patient's shoes.
After researching the cancer, I thought a lot about what it might be like to be diagnosed. I could not imagine going through all the treatments necessary and having to live each day in fear. The dedication and effort the medical staff goes through everyday is amazing and they truly are lifesavers. I would hope that anyone who does get diagnosed would catch the cancer in its early stages.
If I was diagnosed, I would first tell my mother, because she is my best friend. I would ask for her advice and support. I would follow all of the procedures-- radiology, possibly chemotherapy, and recovery. I believe anyone who has a strong will power and positive attitude towards life, can overcome the cancer and continue to live their life normally.
According to acbnews.go.com, this year more than 212,000 women will be diagnosed with the terrifying disease of breast cancer, and many of those cases will be fatal. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women, but what can be done to prevent it?
Whether it's walking for the cure, selling pink wristlets or pink ribbon pins, or participating in local fund raisers, cities and communities are working together to raise awareness about breast cancer. I would suggest auctions and sports games dedicated to breast cancer awareness because these ideas could raise money for the cure and help the public become more aware.
"Fight it!" Joanne Mattioni, health services secretary, said as advice to other women diagnosed with the cancer. Relating her personal experiences with it, she said, "I was not willing to go down without a fight." Her office was filled with pictures of flowers and her aura gave me the impression that she surrounds herself in a pleasant atmosphere, much like how she has been feeling since her recent recovery of breast cancer this fall.
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