14 years ago at the age of 37, my Mother was diagnosed with stage IV Breast Cancer. She went through a mastectomy and lost all of her hair with chemotherapy. A year later in 1996, she was in remission and started feeling better, I’m convinced it was one of the best years our family ever had, death had tempted its presence and from that moment we would cherish our time together.
In April 1997, several scans showed that there were spots on my Mother’s lungs. After more invasive tests, the doctors had found that her cancer was not only terminal, but that it had spread to surrounding body parts like her bones and her brain. She died on May 1, 1997 at the age of only 39.
I was only 12 when she died (my younger sister only 8). Her memory lives on; Her strength, her undeniable courage even in the moments she was scared, but more than anything I remember how badly she wanted to live.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and its a great way to remind yourself, and your loved ones (even males) how important self exams and regular check ups are. Early detection is the key to survival of this deadly disease that touches each one of us in some way.
Please visit the American Cancer Society for more information on how even YOU can prevent Breast Cancer.
Also a big thanks to the creators in SL who are putting out special things this month in honor of all the courageous sufferers, survivors and those who have passed from Breast Cancer; the pose used in this post for instance is part of a series of free breast cancer series from Glitterati. You can also do a pay as you want with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
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Thank you for reading,
Suri Alex xxx
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