Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please remember to perform monthly self breast exams. Previously, we would palpate our breast in a circular motion to feel for a breast mass/lump. New recommendations are to palpate in an up and down motion. Please see www.komen.org for step by step instructions on how to perform a self breast exam. If you are age 40, see your physician and schedule your Mammogram. Too many women that I know in our community have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last few years. Thankfully, the majority of them have been treated with chemotherapy. Thanks to the nonprofit organizations that are raising money for research and educational resources on breast cancer! Hope you all have a great day.