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OK girls, 'I have had a sad week as I got news of my cousin (who is like a sister) who is 30 and has 2 small kids , has been declared a hopeless case at this point. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 after the birth of her 2nd child. She has a smile that lights up a room and a laugh that doesn't quit! She is a valiant woman who is being so brave for her family as she fights for her life. PLEASE do self exams friends!!! Don't think that because there is no BC in your family that you are immune. ONLY 5 PERCENT of ALL breast cancer is hereditary!!!! 1 out of 8 will get this disease. It is curable if caught early so start the fight NOW by being your own advocate. Every month do a self exam. Do it at the same time of the month every time, preferably not around your period. If you don't know how, I will come over to your house and show you!!! It's an important habit to establish!!! I often wonder why it's her dying and not me. I don't want to sound morbid or weird but life is just so precious. Every day is a gift. Everything I get to witness with my children, every conversation I have with a dear friend, every walk I take by my mountains out here at dusk, every episode of Grey's (haha)all of it is a gift. I would simply want to curl up and die if any one of you were affected so do your part! You owe it to your husbands, your kids and of course ME!! Ha Ha!

Start now, be proactive with your health and remember how many people love you. It is more than you can count!!