Those of you who really know me know that I CAN get on a soapbox when I need to. This is one of those times. How dare someone tell us as women that we don't need medical tests regularly! I am a two time breast cancer survivor and know lots of women who have had or have breast cancer. Some of those women would not be here if they hadn't had the necessary medical tests to diagnose the problem at an early stage--including me! The LiveSTRONG Foundation came out with the following statement:
“We at LIVESTRONG fear that as a result of these new guidelines, more women will be lost to breast cancer.
Since the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued these reversals, LIVESTRONG and our partners at the American Cancer Society have heard from legions of women under 50 who are breast cancer survivors and many more whose lives were saved as a result of a routine self-exam. The work that has saved their lives must be sustained, not discarded.
We must break down the barriers to screening and early detection, not create new ones. We must empower women to be well-informed about their health, not send them conflicting signals. And we must foster greater cooperation among the trusted voices in the fight against cancer to create clear guidance.
Many women feel confused by these dramatic changes. We urge them to talk to their doctors about making the best possible choices for their health and to seek medical attention if they feel something is amiss, regardless of their age.”
Please pay attention to the last paragraph and do what's best for YOU!!
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