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Breast Cancer ... sure, I can say it without flinching on the outside. But, the mental pictures and movies replaying from my past scars left by the deadly visitor, will surely shake me tremendously; being a journalist, I have been face-to-face with breast cancer. Needless to say being in a small town like Washington County, Alabama, it's very likely to be either kin to someone, or very close in relation/affiliation.
I stated the aforementioned to share the feeling of "tragedy being 'close' to home" for me; losing a battle to cancer, and a loved one, family member, and/or friend ... co-worker ... neighbor ... the list could go on. But to lose something 'close to home' tends to be a "wake-up" call. I remember a distant cousin of mine in Frankville named Diane Franks losing her battle ... hold on. I have to do a "hallelujiah" moment (I could cry a river for the sake of Christ for lost souls, and an ocean for the souls saved). Please accept my apologies, Searchwarp, readers, family and friends. This is very personal, and emotional for me ... to lose life for no reason; not just a reason, but there is no cause for it. What do people do to get certain types of cancer? How could I have 'misused' my ovaries (is that even possible?), resulting in being diagnosed with ovarian cancer? Where does this killer come from?
Needless to say after Diane left, an assigned breast cancer diagnosed-cut-on neighbor interview, and my ex-boss being diagnosed with a small "knot", I was scared into a precaution maniac. I'm laughing at myself now, but I still have the same [knot] 'phobia'. But, I must share the entire story behind me LOL at myself. Okay, wait, I have to laugh out loud again.
As far back as I can remember, I have been plagued by fear of a small 'knot' felt when I learned to self-examinate myself. After frantically alerting my physician, I wasn't assauged by him stating the "knot" was [normal] okay. I took an extra initiave to look further into self-examination. I was doing everything right, and I had never heard anyone say, or read anything about any 'normal' [knot] anything!
So, I submit this submission as a collection in reference to saving your breast, Ladies! You mean the world to someone, even if you don't feel, or think so. Breast cancer is a growing enemy among our nation, and universal family I'm sure. Take care of yourself, and if anything feels 'different' or "strange", don't hesitate to alert your physician.
Stay Blessed
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