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October 23, 2013 By Melissa 197 Comments

P&G Breast Cancer Awareness and a $50 P &G Giveaway! #PGBestDefense

*This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/P&G. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*

I am 35. I have seen one of my best friend’s mom and a colleague undergo treatments for Breast Cancer and beat it! It was an incredibly arduous journey they went on, but they fought breast cancer and came out on the winning side. This brings me to why I mentioned I am 35. I am almost at the age where I am going to be getting my yearly mammograms to make sure I am healthy. My mom at 35 went for a routine mammogram to find out she had a non- cancerous tumor. However, if she didn’t make the appointment with the doctor, who knows where and how healthy she would be today! Early dedication is key in the fight against Breast Cancer!

One in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. That is a daunting statistic! That is equivalent to an inner circle of girlfriends or the women in an extended family. While breast cancer rates are lower among non-Caucasian women, death rates are higher among African American and Latina women. In fact, every hour and a half a Latina woman dies of breast cancer in the United States.  Shocking it is…But we need to do something about this!

This year, the P&G Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign has partnered with The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) to not only educate women, but also the men in their lives, about the importance of early detection. Ladies, you can help save lives by spreading the message that early detection is the best defense in the fight against breast cancer, and creating and following an early detection plan while encouraging others to do the same. Gentlemen, this October, decide when your “day of action” will be and encourage the women in your life to take action and create an early detection plan.  It could literally save your life!
You can visit http://www.pgeveryday.com/bca to hear P&G employees’ inspiring stories about moments made possible in their lives due to early detection and download the NBCF’s Early Detection Plan App, available throughout the month of October.

*National Cancer Institute

About P&G’s Contribution to the National Breast Cancer Foundation
The 2013 P&G Breast Cancer Awareness campaign will help save lives by making a $500,000 donation to The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Since 2008, P&G has donated more than $2.1MM to the NBCF to help save lives through early detection awareness and education. More than 80 percent of all donations to the NBCF go to programs that benefit women.

You can visit and learn more about the #PGBestDefense Program by visiting here:
#PGBestDefense
www.pgeveryday.com/bca
Twitter: @PGeveryday
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pgeveryday

Win it: P&G is giving away an awesome prize pack valued at $50. This giveaway is run via rafflecopter so click read more to see the actual giveaway. The only mandatory entry is to tell me if you know anyone that has ever been diagnosed with Breast Cancer? Did this encourage you to get checked? Please put all comments in comment section proceeding the post. While the other entries are optional, I highly suggest filling them out to increase your chances of winning. US only. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Janet F says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    One of my good friends died from breast cancer. Yes this has shown me the importance of being checked.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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  2. tiffany lane says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I have known several and the importance of self checks is very much real

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  3. Emily Wells says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Two friends of mine have been diagnosed with (and beat!) breast cancer. Both of them were young, too. One was 28 and the other 41 when they were diagnosed. Scary!!

    Reply
  4. Holly Thomas says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    No, Breast Cancer has not touched me personally as of yet, I do get regular checkups.

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  5. Stephanie Phelps says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    My aunt just passed away with breast cancer and yes being in my 40’s really made me super aware of getting checked and checking myself!

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  6. Dawn Ganey says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Yes, my grandma died in 1992 from breast cancer. I get mammos.

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  7. Lisa M says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I have known a few people effected by breast cancer and I know the importance of early detection.

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  8. Jessie C. says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    My MIL is a survivor. Early detection is definitely essential.

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  9. Sharon Rooney says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Yes, my good girl friend has breast cancer.

    I go every October for my annual mamogram

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  10. stephanie says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    i dont know anyone who has im lucky

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  11. Linda W. says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    I have many survivor friends of breast cancer and i always get my yearly mammograms.

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  12. Candice says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    My grandma had breast cancer.

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  13. Robert says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    I do know some women that have had breast cancer. My wife is very adamant about checking regularly.

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  14. steve weber says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    yes, my mom passed away 2 years ago from triple negative breast cancer. She was 55.

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  15. Catherine Johnson says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    A lady that used to work for me had BC.

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  16. H. Mahfaza says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    My dear aunt and great aunt as well as some of my closest friends’ moms (one of which just passed away recently). I check regularly.

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  17. D Schmidt says

    October 23, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    My favorite aunt suffered from breast cancer and sadly passed away. I have started to check regularly because its such a worry of mine.

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  18. Shannon Baas says

    October 23, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    i have several friends who have suffered.

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  19. Cynthia R says

    October 23, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    yes i have a girlfriend that had breast cancer, so scary, she’s just a little older than me with 4 kids

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  20. sarah @ it's a vol says

    October 23, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    I do monthly checks! We are very aware because my MIL is a survivor!!! She found it early due to a home check!

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  21. Kayla says

    October 23, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    I don’t know anyone, but I am concerned about my own risk for it!

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  22. Julia says

    October 23, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    My favorite teacher from elementary school was diagnosed with breast cancer. She thankfully has recovered!

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  23. sandra davis says

    October 23, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    a good friend of the family was diagnosed with breast cancer. it is a great idea to get checked regularly.

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  24. wendy b says

    October 23, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    Yes- a family member recovered from breast cancer. I don’t always follow through on the check ups.

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  25. Misha Estrada says

    October 23, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I don’t know anyone who has had breast cancer. Almost all of the older (than me) ladies on my mom’s side have had to have biopsies, but luckily everything has been benign. It is scary, though.

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  26. Tina Bartunek says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    My aunt had it and luckily they found it early. So I know to get checked.

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  27. kim burnett says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    I don’t know anyone, but I am concerned about my own risk for it

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  28. Kim Henrichs says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    One of my best friends battled with it last year and is in remission. I think there is definitely enough personal experience and knowledge know that getting checked should be second nature.

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  29. Stephanie Ann says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    yes, my best friends mom had breast cancer a few years ago!

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  30. Dana Rodriguez says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    Yes I have known a couple of ladies that had it and beat it!

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  31. V says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    I do not know anyone who has had breast cancer. I will get checkups when the doctor recommends them

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  32. Mary Casper says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    my mother

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  33. Denise S says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    My grandma and my aunt, but it doesn’t encourage me to get checked.

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  34. Tara O. says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    My maternal grandmother and her sister both died from breast cancer. The women in my family now get checked earlier than recommended.

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  35. Ann Fantom says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Yes, I have a friend who is a breast cancer survivor

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  36. Elena says

    October 23, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    I don’t know anyone who had breast cancer

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  37. KJ Skib says

    October 23, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    The nurse at my school had it. I do my checks and my doctor checks me at my annual but I wish I was more concerned.

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  38. Julia Magnusson (@notlikeacat) says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    Yes and yes.

    Reply
  39. Charlotte says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    My mother in law had breast cancer.

    Reply
  40. Tammy says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Yes I have and I always spread awareness!

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  41. Ann Barham says

    October 23, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I am lucky enough at this point that none of my loved ones has never had breast cancer. I do however check on a regular basis.

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  42. Julie b says

    October 23, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    My mother had breast cancer and survived! It has taught me to be mindful of getting checked each year!

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  43. Denise says

    October 23, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    I had two friends get breast cancer within weeks of each other about 10 years ago. Both are survivors. But no one I’m genetically related to has ever had breast cancer, so I’m personally not too concerned.

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  44. Tamar says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:06 am

    Cancer has affected us but it wasn’t breast cancer.

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  45. Jen Haile says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:22 am

    I’ve never known anyone with breast cancer, but I check myself regularly.

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  46. Carrie Phelps says

    October 24, 2013 at 5:35 am

    Yes. My friend Judy is a breast cancer survivor but was just diagnosed with lung cancer five weeks ago. She passed away three weeks ago.

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  47. Sarah Hirsch says

    October 24, 2013 at 8:25 am

    my sister’s mother-in-law is a breast cancer survivor

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  48. Denise Taylor-Dennis says

    October 24, 2013 at 8:25 am

    I get a mammogram every year. I new a lady that did from breast cancer the second time around.

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  49. Jennifer B says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:11 am

    I know a couple people, so sad to see them go through it. Both have done very well and have been cancer free for awhile now 🙂

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  50. Wild Orchid says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:16 am

    My grandmother had breast cancer, so I am encouraged to get tested regularly.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  51. Simba C says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I do not know of anyone . My fiancee does get mammograms along with breast exams

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  52. Allie says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:52 am

    My great aunt had breast cancer

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  53. Amy Honious says

    October 24, 2013 at 11:20 am

    my mom had breast cancer, so did my grandma, great grandma, great aunt, aunt and step mom. i always do my self checks and get regular mammograms. thanks for such a great giveaway!

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  54. Jennifer says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    Not anyone who has breast cancer but other forms. Thanks for the giveaway

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  55. sarah cooper says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    yes, mother in law, a very young family friend. it didnt really change my outlook on the importance of preventative health management, just reinforced what i already felt!

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  56. Kate Newton says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I don’t know anyone who has had breast cancer, but I know of people with other types of cancer.

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  57. trisha kilpatrick says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I have known several people who have had breast cancer including my mother’s best friend. I have not gotten a mammogram yet.

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  58. Vanessa says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    I have not known anyone.

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  59. Heather Poindexter says

    October 24, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    My Mother and My grandmothers!

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  60. Monique Rizzo says

    October 24, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    My best friends mom! She checks diligently now.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  61. Cynthia C says

    October 24, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    One of my friends is a survivor. I get annual mammograms and encourage my friends and family to do the same.

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  62. Claire says

    October 24, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    I don’t know anyone who had breast cancer

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  63. Tari Lawson says

    October 24, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    My husband’s cousin had breast cancer. It didn’t really change anything for me as I get checked regularly and have for years.

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  64. Christine says

    October 24, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    My mother had breast cancer and I get checked

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  65. kim says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Yes I have a Aunt that had breast cancer, she was a funny life of the party type of lady. It has made me more vigilant with checkups

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  66. Tara Liebing says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    One of my coworkers had breast cancer and seeing what she went through made me realize how important self exams are and when I get old enough I should have mammo screenings done annually.

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  67. Terry says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    I have had breast cancer and two lumpectomies. I went faithfully every year to get checked. I am a 3 1/2 year survivor.

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  68. Wendy c g says

    October 24, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    My mom in law is fighting Breast cancer now

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  69. soha molina says

    October 25, 2013 at 12:26 am

    I have not known anyone with breast cancer.

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  70. Iliana R says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:40 am

    My mom’s best friend did!

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  71. Mary Calabrese says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:01 am

    A couple of co-workers has had it.

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  72. Amy W. says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:55 am

    I’ve known many women with breast cancer and I have been checked.

    Reply
  73. Susan Christy says

    October 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    I have several friends with breast cancer right now, and more that have had it in their past, including men.

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  74. Carolyn G says

    October 25, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    My friend, Susan, has breast cancer

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  75. Jennifer Rote says

    October 25, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    My mother had breast cancer.

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  76. melissa Resnick says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    my moms friend

    Reply
  77. Denise Dunn says

    October 25, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    I’ve never known anyone, but everyone still gets checked

    Reply
  78. Debbie Jackson says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    my aunt had it but was very fortunate. Yes I do regular checks.

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  79. Linda Szymoniak says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    I’ve lost my mom, my step-mom, and a very dear friend to breast cancer, and am currently trying to help another dear friend who is going through it. It’s definitely made me more aware and cautious for myself and my daughters.

    Reply
  80. Megan Parsons says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    I’ve never known anyone with breast cancer

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  81. Francine Anchondo says

    October 25, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    No i havent known anyone yet to have/had breast cancer

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  82. Ken Ohl says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:00 am

    a friend of the family has breast cancer

    Reply
  83. Janette says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:10 am

    My aunt has breast cancer as well as some family friends.

    Reply
  84. Teresa Thompson says

    October 26, 2013 at 9:30 am

    My aunt is battling breast cancer now.

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  85. Jayme B. says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:11 am

    A distant relative recently passed away from breast cancer.

    Reply
  86. jennifer cervantes says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:19 am

    my mom had breast cancer, I am still too young to get checked according to my insurance right now.

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  87. Deanne R. says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I am a breast cancer survivor (1 year), and I take any opportunity I see to encourage others to get screened.

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  88. Ashley Lieske says

    October 26, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    breast cancer sadly runs in my family. my great aunt beat it twice

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  89. katherine d says

    October 26, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    My grandmother is a survivor

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  90. Lindsay says

    October 26, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I have had an aunt and multiple coworkers who have had it and are survivors! I am too young to be checked.

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  91. heather baker says

    October 26, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    My dad’s wife is a survivor and yes she is all about getting checked and early detection

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  92. Ebie says

    October 26, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    i do, but am always forgetting to check, since it has never run in my family

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  93. Marilyn says

    October 26, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    I am all about getting checked and early detection because I have family members and friend who have had breast cancer.

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  94. kathy f says

    October 26, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    My friend was diagnosed at 29. I get checked regularly. She has been in remission for 7 years!

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  95. Karen F says

    October 26, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I lost my mom to breast cancer. I plan my check up each year around her birthday in April.

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  96. Jane Ritz says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    I also lost my Mom to breast cancer. She never got to see her grandchildren grown up. She wen t thru 5 series of chemo and radiation. She really suffered. I miss her a lot. I get a mammogram every year but then again she did too. I have 4 friends that are diagnosed with breast cancer now.1 is in remission.

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  97. Holly Storm-Burge says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Both my mother and grandmother, so it has definitely encouraged me to be more proactive. I check myself in the shower and just got my first Mammogram (sounds like a booby message delivery, doesn’t it?)

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  98. jenni webb says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    I do and I did!

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  99. amy williams says

    October 26, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I have never knew anyone that has had it but I have been checked

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  100. Virginia Rowell says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Our school’s aid had breast cancer. She was only in her thirties. She tried very hard to beat it but sadly, failed. She was a wonderful person. This has definitely caused me to get check ups.

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  101. latoya says

    October 26, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    My friend has breast cancer, my mom is a nurse at a cancer hospital so I have always done a self-exam regularly.

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  102. Allyson Tice says

    October 26, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    My grammie and my aunt both are breast cancer survivors! I have a yearly check up and always self exam as well!

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  103. Jenny says

    October 26, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    yes, I have a friend who is a breast cancer survivor.

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  104. Katie Amanda says

    October 26, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    My grandma and aunt had it. The doctor checks during my yearly exam.

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  105. Danielle Porter says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    My aunt had breast cancer, and yes it has heightened my sensitivity to it! I don’t get checked as often as I should though.

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  106. Tracy Jones says

    October 27, 2013 at 12:01 am

    I don’t know anyone that has breast cancer

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  107. Kate F. says

    October 27, 2013 at 12:02 am

    I don’t know anyone who’s had breast cancer, but I do get regular checkups.

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  108. Natalie yeoman says

    October 27, 2013 at 12:11 am

    My moms best friend has it

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  109. Jenny Ham says

    October 27, 2013 at 12:51 am

    Two close friends have had breast cancer. I get checked every year.

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  110. Vera P. says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:19 am

    My mother in law had it. I was just checked a couple weeks ago.

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  111. Jessica Lodge says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:19 am

    My Mother and my Grandmother had breast cancer. Yes it absolutely has encouraged me to get checked and to do self checks.

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  112. Chavonne H says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:47 am

    I don’t know anyone who’s had breast cancer. I do check myself often.

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  113. April Yedinak says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:08 am

    I have had coworkers and friends that have had breast cancer. Also, my mom and my sister have had pre-cancerous lumps removed. I got my first mammogram this year.

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  114. hallie p says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I do not know anyone personally. Some family and friends have had lumps, but no cancer. I do know of several celebrities and I have also read many inspirational stories.

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  115. Sarah says

    October 27, 2013 at 11:40 am

    My friend Kathy had it but they caught it in time!

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  116. MISSY MARIE says

    October 27, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    My Aunt lost her battle with breast cancer this year;(I have a friend who is a survivor.

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  117. brittney says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    i lost my grandmother to beast cancer in 2004

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  118. Julie Wood says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    My paternal grandmother died of breast cancer when my dad was 19 or 20. I never met her. This has helped me to be more vigilant. I got my first mammogram at 38.

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  119. Cassie Sudduth says

    October 27, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Just about every woman in my family has had it or at least a scare that it may be. The women who have had all have had to have a mastectomy! I have been getting mamograms since I was in my 30’s

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  120. Nicole-Lynn says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    No, thank God I don’t know anyone who has been affected by breast cancer yet. Yes, this post has encouraged me to do a self check!

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

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  121. Theresa D says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    My sister-in-law is a breast cancer survivor and it has made me get my yearly mammograms.

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  122. Heather B says

    October 27, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    my Memere’ had breast cancer. I was only a child then and haven’t really thought of it since to be honest.

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  123. Kristi C says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    My aunt had breast cancer. I make sure to do monthly self exams.

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  124. Alicia Sparks says

    October 27, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    My mom spent the past year fighting breast cancer, and won! I am doing monthly self-exams.

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  125. Casandra says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    I’ve had family and friends both impacted by breast cancer. They’ve definitely served as a reminder of how important it is to be your own health advocate! I regularly check checked now and do my own exams.

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  126. Kim Reid says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Yes, my Mom and Aunt both – so I try to keep up with my exams!

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  127. Desiree H says

    October 27, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    Yes my grandmother had it and it has encouraged me to keep up with my health and check ups !!

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  128. Courtnie says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    I don’t personally know anyone who had breast cancer.

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  129. laurie says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    I have a friend who has had breast cancer and yes it does inspire me to get checked

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  130. Dawn Sweeps says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    Yes, I know several people, one who just died. I always get my mammo.

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  131. Jessica H. says

    October 27, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I had a good friend in college diagnosed, she was so young. Of course, this makes checking myself increasingly important. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

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  132. Grace A says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Yes my friends mother had it and it was a journey for her family

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  133. Lauren Flynn says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    My mother in law is a breast cancer survivor- she is an inspiration and motivated me to stay on top of my annual mammograms.

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  134. Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I actually do not know anyone who has had breast cancer, but I will definitely get checked when it’s time to!

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  135. Tammy Woodall says

    October 27, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    I had a friend whose family member had breast cancer. She kept a positive attitude and is a survivor. It definitely makes you stop and think – and makes you make the call to your doctor so you can get your annual exam.

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  136. Trudy Z says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:04 am

    I do not know anyone who has breast cancer but my daughter has ovarian cancer. I wish all female cancers got the same attention breast cancer does, especially ovarian since it is often more deadly than breast cancer.

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  137. katherine says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:42 am

    I have lost members of my family to cancer, both breast and others. it does make me more aware of my risks

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  138. Heather K says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:40 am

    I have known a couple of acquaintances that have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

    Reply
  139. Faith says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:59 am

    My grandmother had cancer.

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  140. Brandy Nelson says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:02 am

    My best friend’s mother just had to have a double mastectomy a couple months ago.

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  141. Kim H says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:13 am

    I know a few people who have had or have close family members with breast cancer. I do get checked

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  142. Stephanie Larison says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:19 am

    I don’t know anybody with it, but my husbands grandmother passed away from breast cancer at only 48.

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  143. Samantha L. says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:13 am

    I don’t know anyone personally with breast cancer, but I work in surgery so I see women of all ages coming in for lumpectomies and mastectomies and subsequent reconstruction. I’m hyper vigilant about self exams and I see my pcp annually.

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  144. Heidi says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:14 am

    I have had to many people suffer from it

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  145. Beth Klocinski says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:15 am

    I have a friend that has had breast cancer twice and my neighbor has also had breast cancer. I get an exam annually.

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  146. Sarah Stevens says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:18 am

    A friend is a breast cancer survivor and yes I do monthly self checks

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  147. Rita Humphrey says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:53 am

    I lost my mother to breast cancer that turned into bone cancer. I do want to get yearly mammograms early and do self exams regularly.

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  148. Ben G says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Yes, I know people who have had breast cancer and it has encouraged me to get checked.

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  149. Nicole Pyles says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    I haven’t had anyone close to me get breast cancer but my father (and my grandfather on my mom’s side) died from cancer and it has made me very conscious of my body and what I should get checked out!

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  150. Christi Williams says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    My sister in law is in the battle right now. Had a double mastectomy on 9/18/13

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  151. beatriz says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    my grandma had it almost 50 years ago and she is now 90!

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  152. kelly mcgrew says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    yes grandmother and very very close family friend.

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  153. Linda says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    I don’t know anyone with breast cancer. I have so many other health problems, I don’t concentrate on it.

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  154. Jennifer says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    both my grandmother and mom are breast cancer survivors!

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  155. helga says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    i know women who have had this, and it makes me very aware!

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  156. Jessica W says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Several family members have passed from either breast cancer, or other types.

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  157. Becca Wilson says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I don’t know anyone with breast cancer, but I know the importance of getting checked out!

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  158. Joni Owada says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    yes, I do..and it has made me get checked.

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  159. latanya says

    October 28, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    a neighbor has encouraged me

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  160. Abigail says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    My aunt also won her breast cancer battle! I will def get mammograms once I’m older

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  161. janna johnson says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    My Grandmother, Mother, and Aunt have all had it.

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  162. tallcapp says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I take mammograms annually. My mother-in-law had breast cancer.

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  163. Sam Stamp says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    I have two friends. One who is currently undergoing treatment and another who has won her breast cancer battle. Both of them have encouraged me to get mammograms when I’m older.

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  164. Theresa N says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    I’ve know a lot of people over the years who have had breast cancer.
    And I want to be encouraging to the people who are going through it and say almost all of them made it to cancer free. Cancer is terrible
    no matter what kind it is.

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  165. Rebecca Parsons says

    October 28, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    My step-dad’s sister-in-law had breast cancer and lost her battle this past August.

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  166. Alicia says

    October 28, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    My grandmother passed away with breast cancer. Yes I get checked.

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  167. Cathy C says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    My sister has and I know others. It is important to take care of yourself!

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  168. Stephanie Easterling says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    yes I do and I get check because of this.

    Reply
  169. crystle tellerday says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    my friends father died from it and a couple of my great aunts

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  170. Allison says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    Yes most recently my aunt and I do my self breast exams regularly because I’m not old enough for a mam!

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  171. Susan Smith says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    I don’t know anyone with breast cancer.

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  172. Kris says

    October 28, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    My sister in law was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks ago. She’s only 31.

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  173. Paula Tavernie says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Yes I had a co worker with Breast Cancer and yes it has made me more willing to get checked yearly!

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  174. Theresa M says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    Yes my nicest Aunt ever had breast cancer and has since then passed away. I make sure I get checked every year and encourage my daughter to do the same.

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  175. Racquel S says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    I do know a few women. It does make you think of it more often!

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  176. Rebecca Peters says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    I do know some women.. I self check

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  177. Mihaela Day says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    No, Breast Cancer has not touched those close to me…

    Reply
  178. Mary Cloud says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    My Grandmother is a breast cancer survivor and it makes me think about getting checked all the time
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

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  179. Tanya White says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    No Breast cancer has not affected me or anyone I have know.

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  180. Cathy Truman says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    My Aunt had breast cancer. I get my mammogram every year.
    My Aunt passed away from breast cancer.

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  181. Sherl Bastien says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    my cousin just had surgery a few days ago.. we are waiting on the results…and yes it has changed my attitude about getting checked.. she is only in her 30s

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  182. Sherry Fowler says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    my mother in law had breast cancer and shes strong and stubborn; I have always checked myself monthly

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  183. Debbie Lewis says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    I was told I had breast cancer last year. It was found early during my annual mammogram. Please ladies get those mammograms

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  184. ruba says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer 🙁

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  185. Jeni Mitchell says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    My aunt and great aunt have dealt with Breast Cancer during my lifetime. My great uncle had Breast Cancer prior to my birth. My grandmother ended up having a double mastectomy due to the number of lumpectomies she had back in the 70’s. Due to where medical technology was then versus now, we suspect that she too had Breast Cancer, but it just wasn’t able to be properly diagnosed.

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    • Jeni Mitchell says

      October 28, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      Yes, I do my monthly self-exams and have already had a baseline mammogram. I am more aware due to the level of activity of this cancer in my family. That being said, I was fairly concerned prior to my aunt and great aunt being diagnosed.

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  186. Diane Cooper says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    My aunt lost her battle with breast cancer in December and it has definitely made me more vigilant.

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  187. Breanne says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    I’ve never known anyone with breast cancer.

    Reply
  188. Sky Kory says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    I haven’t known anyone with breast cancer, but I get regular check ups.

    Reply
  189. Ashley Metzger says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    My grandma had it, I will definitely get checked.

    Reply
  190. Mya Murphy says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Both my grandmothers passed from it. I’m definitely getting checked!!

    Reply
  191. Seyma Shabbir says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    Yes I have, a friend. When you know someone it hits closer to home and you realize anyone can get breast cancer

    Reply
  192. Wendy R. says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    No one in my family, but I have a friend who has been battling it. She just finished chemo and radiation.

    Reply
  193. Jennifer H says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    My mother died of breast cancer when I was 19 and she was 38. I have been getting mammograms since I was in my 20’s

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  194. Brittney House says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    My grandmother has breast cancer. Since it is happening so close in my family I will have regular checkups.

    Reply
  195. Laura says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    My maternal grandmother had breast cancer, and, because of it, had a double mastectomy. She lived. I think about this every time I do my monthly checks. I always ask my doctor when I have yearly physicals, as well!

    Reply
  196. christie barclay says

    November 2, 2013 at 4:07 am

    an aunt had bread cancer. I have gotten a couple of mamograms

    Reply

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