I really wonder if we aren't doing this stuff to ourselves somehow ... cancers, infertility, etc. Is it because of the world we live in? The stress? The food? The carcinogens that are all around us? When I think about it too much it scares me. I can't help but think though, there's a correlation.
Yes. I strongly believe that it's all something in the environment that we've created. I think there's a huge connection to the chemicals we ingest and utilize in our every day lives. Plastics, parabens, toxins, etc. It's all affecting our genetic makeup. Seems the things we've created to make our lives "easier" are winding up killing us!
True! If we didn't have modern medicine, we'd be in a lot of trouble on this earth.
I'm not sure if you knew this (as I'm pretty closed-lipped about my personal stuff), but my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of years ago. He's in remission now, but the news hit me hard when I first heard it. Initially they were concerned that it might have spread to his bladder, but at this point they don't believe it did. Anyway - I don't know. It doesn't make sense why it (cancer) is seemingly always happening. Is it happening more? Or, are we just imagining it is because we're getting older and as a consequence of that it's happening to people we love because they're getting older, too? Either way, it's not easy to deal with. To me, it's one of the scariest things in the world.
Oh GOD, E! I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. And he's YOUNG, too, isn't he?
*sigh*
I wonder about it a lot, too. I firmly believe we are doing it to ourselves somehow. But I often wonder, too, if it just seems more prevalent since we CAN diagnose it these days. It's confusing, any way you look at it.
I'll be praying for your dad. It's so hard to see a parent suffer.
Damn, Jenni! I'm sorry to hear another aunt has it; but pleased that you've gotten your first mammogram done!
I'm not so good at remembering the (formal) self-exam, but I DO have a mammogram every year. You remember the drama I had with the one last year (and the cyst they aspirated). At this year's they found another cyst in the other breast, but left it alone, since it was so small (5mm), and told me to come back in a year :)
I've also wondered how much breast cancer occurrence is from environmental factors (diet, chemicals, etc) and how much is just a more accurate diagnosis. I'm sure it's some of both.
Oh sweetie. I do remember that. I'm glad to know it was only a cyst, too. We just can't be too careful.
I'm so happy that you're diligent about your mammograms. I try to be good about the self exams, but I'm irregular about when I remember to do them. Mom always reminds me, though. LOL
My Mom's doing pretty good :) Just turned 70 & her new knee's still a bit awkward, but she gets around just fine, tyvm. She's flying to Australia & Tasmania in Sept! :O Wants to see Australia, then staying with a 'friend' ;) for a few weeks on his station (ranch, farm?) outside Hobart. Plans on traveling and seeing the world for as long as she can.
Oh Jenni! (((HUGS))) I would be scared out of my mind too sweetie! I certainly hope that your aunt's doctors were able to catch it early. That is the key really.
She is. Thank you so much! She's a living mircale.
But you're so right. My Godmother has had it THREE times, each time several years later. The fact that you're never truly cured is horrible to live with. I guess that's where lots of prayers and careful living come in handy.
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Maybe I should get my hubby to start doing it. He'd either think it was cool and kinky, or simply *ick*
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I really wonder if we aren't doing this stuff to ourselves somehow ... cancers, infertility, etc. Is it because of the world we live in? The stress? The food? The carcinogens that are all around us? When I think about it too much it scares me. I can't help but think though, there's a correlation.
Big hugs to you and your aunt.
*rushes off to feel herself up*
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*sigh*
Thank goodness for modern medicine.
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I'm not sure if you knew this (as I'm pretty closed-lipped about my personal stuff), but my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of years ago. He's in remission now, but the news hit me hard when I first heard it. Initially they were concerned that it might have spread to his bladder, but at this point they don't believe it did. Anyway - I don't know. It doesn't make sense why it (cancer) is seemingly always happening. Is it happening more? Or, are we just imagining it is because we're getting older and as a consequence of that it's happening to people we love because they're getting older, too? Either way, it's not easy to deal with. To me, it's one of the scariest things in the world.
*sends you even more hugs*
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*sigh*
I wonder about it a lot, too. I firmly believe we are doing it to ourselves somehow. But I often wonder, too, if it just seems more prevalent since we CAN diagnose it these days. It's confusing, any way you look at it.
I'll be praying for your dad. It's so hard to see a parent suffer.
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I'm not so good at remembering the (formal) self-exam, but I DO have a mammogram every year. You remember the drama I had with the one last year (and the cyst they aspirated). At this year's they found another cyst in the other breast, but left it alone, since it was so small (5mm), and told me to come back in a year :)
I've also wondered how much breast cancer occurrence is from environmental factors (diet, chemicals, etc) and how much is just a more accurate diagnosis. I'm sure it's some of both.
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I'm so happy that you're diligent about your mammograms. I try to be good about the self exams, but I'm irregular about when I remember to do them. Mom always reminds me, though. LOL
How's your mom doing?
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Go Mom! LOL
My Mom's doing pretty good :) Just turned 70 & her new knee's still a bit awkward, but she gets around just fine, tyvm. She's flying to Australia & Tasmania in Sept! :O Wants to see Australia, then staying with a 'friend' ;) for a few weeks on his station (ranch, farm?) outside Hobart. Plans on traveling and seeing the world for as long as she can.
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Love that avi! *sigh*
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*huggles back*
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Thanks for posting this, too; I think we all need reminders every so often of how important breast self-exams and mammograms are.
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I know the cobwebs are never completely cleared after something like that strikes, but I hope she's able to breathe easier now.
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But you're so right. My Godmother has had it THREE times, each time several years later. The fact that you're never truly cured is horrible to live with. I guess that's where lots of prayers and careful living come in handy.
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