The month has been busy with lost of presentations to various groups and activities as well as inhouse fun for patients and staff with games, puzzles, word scrambles, a pink luncheon and more. Outside the grounds have pink lights, pink water fountain, pink decorations and pink survivor signs lining the drive. This is my highlight month although my job is all year long but it is important that we continue to educate and move forward. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. The chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life
is a little less than 1 in 8 (12%). Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by
lung cancer. At this time there are more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.(This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.)Survival Rates
All this means is that we need to continue to do research, strive for answers and work for a cure.
This does not mean that I am not concerned with other cancers. I do believe for every door that opens it opens doors in other areas as well and if we can find a cure the outcome will spill over to other areas.
I am down to the last 9 continuous days of PINK but the battle continues. I am hoping to see your friendly faces at the breakfast and in the mean time, Make it a great day! S