October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! You’ve probably noticed the pink signs and slogans, but here at Montana Mobile Cabins, breast cancer is personal, and we are strong advocates for early detection, and we support patients and survivors.
Approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. While considerably rarer, breast cancer can also occur in men. Because this is such a wide-reaching disease surrounded by many misconceptions, we at MMC feel that it is necessary to provide our community with the resources you need to make informed decisions about your health.
Almost 15 years ago, Dawndi Keim, one of the faces behind MMC, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Thanks to early detection and a dedicated care team, the cancer was quickly and effectively addressed, and she has been in remission since.
Since then, Dawndi has been an advocate for early detection, including self-exams and yearly mammograms. From public speaking engagements and fundraisers to private actions, Dawndi’s own experience with breast cancer spurred her to speak up and support others in her community. She says that it is important for you to know your own body in order to speak up for yourself at the doctor’s office. For example, if you have a family history of breast cancer, you may want to consult with your doctor and start getting mammograms before the generally recommended age of 40.
Dawndi also believes that in a digital world with an overwhelming amount of information (not all of it accurate) available online, it is important to be armed with the facts. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed, and you’re not sure where to turn, she recommends visiting breastcancer.org to find reliable, accurate information. BreastCancer.org dispels myths and instead gives you the facts. It also breaks down different treatment options, so that if you or a loved one are in the position where you need to seek treatment, you can work with your doctor to choose the options that are best for you.
October may be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but, as Dawndi reminds us, for a survivor, it’s every single day. She also says that it’s important to keep living, and more importantly, enjoying your life, even in the face of a life-changing diagnosis.
This October, the Crew at MMC reminds you to get checked early, get armed with the facts, and continue doing the things that make life worth living.
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