October is breast cancer
awareness month. As a church I want us to bring this issue to forefront of our
hearts and minds by remembering those we’ve lost, celebrating those who’ve
survived, and encouraging all of our ladies to get tested. I’ve proven that I’m
not a doctor and so I’ll not attempt to write about what I don’t know. However,
after some research here is what I’ve come to discover…
- Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer.
- The survival rate of breast cancer has increased significantly due to early detection and improved treatments.
- Breast cancer is down 34% since 1990, and while the number of cases is decreasing the number of survivors is increasing (13.7 million survivors in 2012; estimated 18 million by 2022).
- If you are 40 years old you should be having a breast exam every year.
- Walking 7 hours per week decreases your chance to get breast cancer by 14%.
- Men can get breast cancer.
The church needs everyone to
help spread the fame of God throughout our community and the world; the
responsibility of making disciples cannot be accomplished without our ladies.
We need you and want you around for many years to come. Early detection is one
of the keys to keep you ladies in the game. We will be setting aside Sunday, October 19, 2014 for Pink
Sunday! Wear pink to show your love, support and commitment.
Grace & Peace,
Scott
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