Oct 5 was the 1 year anniversary of my last chemo treatment. To celebrate, John and I walked in the ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - 1st Annual walk in Everett. (Not really to celebrate, it just happened to be on the same day) Next year I hope to plan ahead a little better and have a team. It always amazes me to see so many people united to fight breast cancer.
We also measured my hair. I've always heard that hair grows about 6 inches a year. My hair used to grow faster than average, so I was pretty disappointed when it only measured 5 inches. John reminded me that it didn't start growing the next day, it took awhile to get going. I don't want to sound like I'm complaining. I am very thankful that I HAVE hair!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month - so CHECK YOUR BOOBIES! Or for you husbands out there...Save a life - grope your wife. Save the TaTas.
Just a little suggestion - don't schedule your mammogram on or even around your birthday. I have heard of so many people who have, for some it was their first mammogram at age 40, and they find out they have cancer. It's really not something you want to associate with your birthday! Of course, sometimes the timing can't be helped. I had my biopsy on Valentines day, the next day was John's birthday, then the next day I got my diagnosis. Oh well.
