February is National Cancer Prevention Month
February 17, 2009 by Rebbekah
Filed under Cancer Schmancer
Hey there dolls,
Every year, February sweeps the states with love. Chocolate, flowers, diamonds – who can ask for a more fabulous month? But February is also National Cancer Prevention Month and doll, there’s no better way to show yourself love than by taking care of your own body.
As U.S. Public Diplomacy Envoy, and President and Visionary of the Cancer Schmancer Movement, I have made it my life’s mission to empower women with the education they need to prevent and diagnose cancer in its earliest stages. We want women to know the early warning “whispers” (as I call them) that are so subtle they are often ignored until it’s too late, or are misdiagnosed for benign illnesses. Most American women are the caregivers for their children, their spouse, and their elders. And when you put your family’s health before your own, you’re really putting them last because you’re useless to them when you’re six feet under!
Nearly one-third of all cancers are preventable, so you can reduce your risk for cancer by changing your lifestyle. Play an active role in National Cancer Prevention Month, and your own health by following these tips:
Live Healthy – Exercising and eating right is important in not only preventing cancer, but keeping your body in shape for a long, healthy life. Control your weight, fill your plate with fruits and veggies and begin an exercise routine. <!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:”"; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –>
Read the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ guidelines for physical education. Girls, let’s get up and get active!
Quit smoking – Smoking damages almost every organ in the body and accounts for nearly 30% of all cancer deaths. Do your lungs a favor and never light up - they are doing a good job for you, so be a good mama and take care of them.
Limit Sun Exposure – Constant exposure to the sun for that “gorgeous” tan is NOT worth increasing your risk for cancer. Tans will fade but the damage to your skin won’t! We have to remember that skin in a living organ and it is just as important to take care of it just as we do our lungs, heart, and bones. Always wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear clothing that protects your skin when you are out in the sun, and avoid tanning beds!
Get screened – Regular screening and self-exams play a huge role in early detection of cancer. This includes getting the HPV vaccine and yearly PAP tests for cervical and vaginal cancer, fecal occult blood tests for colon and rectum cancer, and yearly mammograms for breast cancer. Don’t forget your monthly <!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:”"; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –>
Beware of the environment – Our bodies are exposed to chemicals everyday, from our homes to our workplace. Think organic, choose greener cleaning supplies, and purchase safe personal products. Remember, what we put on our bodies is just as important as what we put in so read up on what the <!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:”"; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –>
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Listen to your body – Nobody knows your body better than you. If you feel something is imbalanced, see your physician immediately and do not sweep any symptoms under the rug. Always bring a list of questions with you to your appointments and never feel bad about getting a second opinion. It isn’t personal – it’s your life!
For more information on how to help yourself or others visit Cancer Schmancer today!
All supporters who donate $5.00 will have their website links added to our Recommended Links section on HYTR & HY Magazine plus a special thank you will be sent out to our newsletter as our way of thanking you. Thank you again for all your love and support.How You Can Help
January 14, 2009 by Rebbekah
Filed under Cancer Schmancer, Featured
From Cancer Schmancer
10. HELP BUILD A MOVEMENT –One of the best and simplest ways to help expand the Cancer Schmancer Movement is by becoming a spokesperson for it. Help spread the message about our mission of education, legislation, and social reform by posting links on your personal blogs, social networking sites, and public forums to us through
www.CancerSchmancer.org, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. That was easy!
9. BECOME AN ADVOCATE – Urge your friends, family, sorority, PTA and other community organizations to Sign up to become Cancer Schmancer members so they can receive monthly e-newsletters and action alerts from the Cancer Schmancer Movement. Also, remind them to visit our Take Action Now page and our Legislative Center to learn about current national legislative initiatives that the Cancer Schmancer Movement believes will improve women’s cancer health care in the United States.
8. SPREAD THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE – Go beyond the dreaded email forwards by posting this simple cheat sheet about the early warning signs of women’s cancers in newsletters, on community bulletin boards, your personal blogs, and social networking sites. You can even stick it into birthday cards and holiday cards or print mini versions to use as gift tags. The sky is the limit, so get creative. You may just save a life.
7. DONATE – Searching for the perfect birthday present, wedding gift, or holiday gift? Make a charitable contribution in honor of your loved one! If you’re hosting a party or special event, ask your guests to donate to the charity of your choice – Cancer Schmancer – in lieu of bringing you gifts. Donate to the Cancer Schmancer Movement or purchase merchandise from our online store, proceeds of which help us educate more women and advocate for improved women’s cancer health care.
6. HOST A CANCER SCHMANCER TEA PARTY - There are Tupperware parties, wine tasting parties, home and garden parties, and even lingerie parties! What about inviting over your friends for a Cancer Schmancer tea party? Purchase the Cancer Schmancer Tea Party DVD from our Online Store, invite the girls over, make some tea, sit back and relax as you watch this entertaining, heartwarming, and educational video together. The person’s life you save may be right on the couch next to you.
5. RUN OR WALK FOR STAGE 1 DIAGNOSIS OF CANCER – Show your support by creating a Cancer Schmancer team at your local cancer walk. Purchase t-shirts from our Online Store and wear them that day. You’ll have everyone coming up to you, saying, “Cancer Schmancer!”
4. TALK TO YOUR DOCTORS – Ever sit in your doctor’s reception area, waiting for your appointment and there’s nothing else to do other than read 8 month old magazines and twiddle your thumbs? Encourage your general practitioner and gynecologist to support the Cancer Schmancer Movement by airing the Cancer Schmancer Tea Party DVD in the waiting room. By watching the DVD, their patients can learn how to take control of their bodies, learn the early warning signs of various cancers, become better partners with their physicians, and transform from patients into medical consumers.
3. GET YOUR COMPANY INVOLVED – Women make up 50% of the US workforce and since you will spend nearly 1/3 of your lifetime working, it’s important to get your company on board with ensuring their employees live long and healthy lives. Here are two easy ways you can partner with your workplace to support the Cancer Schmancer mission:
- Employee Giving – Contact your Human Resources department to set up an employee giving program, dedicating a portion of each paycheck to the Cancer Schmancer Movement. Your contributions can have double the impact if your company commits to a employee matching program.
- Company Sponsorship – Encourage your workplace to provide financial support to either Cancer Schmancer Movement’s education or advocacy program. To be more active, your company can host and underwrite a Cancer Schmancer fundraising event. For more information, contact our staff at sponsor@cancerschmancer.org or call 888-621-2001 ext. 621.
For more ideas on how to get your company involved, click here.
2. HOST A SPECIAL EVENT - To make this a million member movement, we must get communities across the United States on board with in the Cancer Schmancer mission. Here’s three examples you can get your town involved:
- Fashion Show – Organize a dinner/dance and get your local clothing designers and boutiques to model their season’s latest fashion line. Collect admission prices and ask the designers to donate a portion of their sales from the evening to the Cancer Schmancer Movement. Together, you can all take the stage for Stage 1 diagnosis.
- Women’s Day – Although International Women’s Day takes place on March 8th, there’s always a reason to celebrate women any day of the year! Plan a day to get women of all ages in your community to come together and learn about early diagnosis of cancer, and how they can stay healthy. Set up a computer where participants can
events@cancerschmancer.org or call our Program Coordinator at 888-621-2001 ext. 624 for free brochures and bulk discount rates on DVDs.
- Participate in a Town Hall Meeting – Utilize the opportunity to voice your opinion about women’s cancer healthcare during your next town’s meeting. Bring a few friends and let your elected officials know they are answerable to their voting records and our needs as women can no longer be dismissed.
Click here for additional fundraising, education, and advocacy events you can organize.
1. START A CANCER SCHMANCER CLUB IN YOUR TOWN – Lock elbows with community members to help us create a grass-root campaign focusing on education, legislation, and social reform. If you want to see late stage diagnosis of cancer become a thing of the past, start your own Cancer Schmancer Club. Contact our Program Coordinator at 888-621-2001 ext. 624 to find out more!
*Talk to us! We want to know your thoughts and ideas about how we can improve to further our mission of improving women’s healthcare. E-mail us at info@cancerschmancer.org or give us a call at 888-621-2001.*
Five minutes is all it takes!
Through education, legislation, and social reform, the Cancer Schmancer Movement will alert our elected officials that the collective female vote is more powerful than that of the richest corporate lobbyist.
Five minutes is all it takes to raise your voice to ensure our government makes early cancer detection a priority.
Join the Cancer Schmancer Movement by going to Cancer Schmancer
Cancer Schmancer Partners with DivineCaroline
January 14, 2009 by Rebbekah
Filed under Cancer Schmancer
From Cancer Schmancer
CancerSchmancer.org has partnered with DivineCaroline.com to further our mission of living healthy and taking control of your body. In addition to reading Fran Drescher’s blogs on CancerSchmancer.org, her words will also be featured here on DivineCaroline.com to share her personal experiences with cancer and what she is doing to educate women across the globe about Stage 1 diagnosis and transforming from patients into medical consumers.
About Divine Caroline:
Every woman has a story. What’s yours?
There’s a new place where real voices rule, where women can write and publish stories about anything that matters to them. It’s called DivineCaroline and it’s full of words and wisdom just the way women like them – dripping with honesty. What do we talk about? Relationships, Food & Home, Travel - it’s up to you. But one area of DivineCaroline we know you’ll appreciate is Body & Soul, where topics include journaling and emotional well-being.
Everyone’s welcome to explore our Stories, Reviews and Forums Yes, it’s free! So if you’ve got a story to tell – and what woman doesn’t? – you’re about to find a new favorite place online. Hope to see you very soon at DivineCaroline.com
All supporters who donate $5.00 will have their website links added to our Recommended Links section on HYTR & HY Magazine plus a special thank you will be sent out to our newsletter as our way of thanking you. Thank you again for all your love and support.Women’s Cancer Risk Factors and Warning Signs
January 14, 2009 by Rebbekah
Filed under Cancer Schmancer
Found on Fran Drescher’s site Cancer Schmancer
ADNEXAL MASS RISK FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS
Did you know?
Adnexal mass refers to a mass that has grown in the uterine adnexa, which includes the tube and ovary. Adnexal masses are found in women of all ages - from fetuses to the elderly. They are most likely to be malignant in girls younger than 15. Usually these masses are functional cysts that disappear on their own and need no treatment. The chance of a woman developing a malignant adnexal mass is approximately 1.5 percent over the course of her lifetime.
What should you look for?
See a healthcare professional if any of these symptoms persist and are unusual for you:
- Pelvic pain
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Pressure on the bladder or rectum
- An increase in the frequency of urination or constipation.
- Adnexal mass may twist, cutting off the blood supply to the ovary, causing sudden severe pain (called an ovarian torsion)
- Many women produce no symptoms at all and adnexal mass may be found by the gynecologist during a routine exam
Take control of your body! Most women with small adnexal masses will have no symptoms at all, so it is important to visit your doctor for routine exams. To determine the cause of any symptoms, a doctor can perform a physical exam or perform a pelvic exam (a doctor usually finds adnexal masses during a pelvic exam). Another test that can dectect adnexal mass is an ultrasonography where the doctor will order a pelvic sonogram (ultrasound).
This information was provided by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and its Women’s Cancer Network (www.wcn.org).
BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS
Did you know?
Simply being a woman is a major risk factor for developing breast cancer. Breast cancer can affect men, but it is about 100 times more common in women. One in eight women in the United States will get breast cancer in her lifetime. This year about 211,240 women in the United States will be told they have breast cancer. About 1,690 men will. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer increases as she gets older. The majority of new cases are in women age 50 and older. Having a mammography can find breast cancer at an early stage usually before symptoms occur. Many studies have shown that early detection saves lives. Plus, it increases the options for treatment.
What should you look for?
See a healthcare professional if any of these symptoms persist and are unusual for you:
- A painless lump or thickening in the breast. The most common area to find a mass is the upper, outer quadrant of the breast
- Bleeding from the nipple
- Unexplained weight loss or gain
- Thickening or puckering of the skin over the breast
- A change in the size or shape of your breast
- Nipple discharge, tenderness, or inversion, meaning the nipple pulls back into your breast
- A change in the way the skin of your breast, areola, or nipple looks or feels. (For example, the skin may look like the skin of an orange.)
You should learn the early warning signs of cancer. Take control of your body! According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), if you are over 40, you should have a mammogram each year. You should do monthly self-breast exams starting at age 20. Your self-check should be 7 days after your period or for menopausal women, around the same day each month. A doctor may also order an ultrasonography, which uses sound waves to find out whether a lump is solid or filled with fluid. Clinical breast exams are also useful. Feeling your breast can help your doctor figure out the size and texture of any abnormalities.
This information was provided by the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute, and the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and its Women’s Cancer Network (www.wcn.org).
CERVICAL CANCER RISK FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS
Did you know?
A vaccine is now available which protects against four types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and can prevent the majority of cervical cancers. Approved for girls/women, ages 9-25 years, the vaccine is given as a series of 3 shots over a six-month period. *Nearly all women with cervical cancer have human papillomavirus (HPV).
About 9,710 women will find out they have invasive cervical cancer this year. This year, about 3,700 women will die from cervical cancer. Hispanic women and African-American women are more likely to get cervical cancer than non-Hispanic white women. Half of the women who get cervical cancer are between 30 and 55 years of age.
A pap smear is the best way to screen for early cervix cancer. Cervical cancer is highly curable if caught early!
What should you look for?
See a healthcare professional if any of these symptoms persist:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding and/or bleeding/spotting after intercourse
- Pelvic pain
- Blood in urine
- Back pain
- Swelling in one leg
- Unexplained weight loss or gain
- More vaginal discharge than usual. This discharge is often bloody or foul smelling.
- Strange odor from vaginal discharge.
- Pain during sexual intercourse
Often women do not show any symptoms. You should learn the early warning signs of cancer. Take control of your body! You should have a pap smear at least once a year after age 18 or at the onset of first sexual relations, whichever comes first. Also, a pelvic exam is recommended as a regular screening for women. You may have a Pap test and human papillomavirus (HPV) test during a pelvic exam.
This information was provided by the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute, and the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and its Women’s Cancer Network (www.wcn.org).
OVARIAN CANCER RISK FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS
Did you know?
Ovarian cancer occurs in 1 in 55 women, and can occur at any age. Detected early and treated properly, more than 95% of women survive longer than 5 years. Pap tests DO NOT detect ovarian cancer. About 20,180 women will be told they have ovarian cancer in the United States this year. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system.
Historically, ovarian cancer was called the “silent killer” because symptoms were not thought to develop until the chance of cure was poor. However, recent studies have shown that the term is untrue and that the symptoms below are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than with women in the general population.
- Bloating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Inability to eat normally, especially feeling full quickly
- Increased frequency or urgency of urination
What else should you look for?
Women with ovarian cancer have commonly reported several other symptoms. These symptoms, however, can also be found in the general population of women who do not have ovarian cancer. But know your body, and see a healthcare professional if any of these symptoms persist and are unusual for you:
- Change in your usual bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea
- Nausea, indigestion, abdominal pain or tenderness
- Increased size of abdomen/tightness of your clothes
- Irregular or abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Unexplained weight loss or gain
- Backache
- Loss of appetite
- Shortness of breath
- Pain during intercourse
- New acne
- Facial hair growth
- False positive pregnancy test
Take control of your body! If symptoms last more than 2-3 weeks, visit your doctor. You can ask about a combination pelvic/rectal exam, CA 125 blood test, and a transvaginal ultrasound. A doctor can also order a sonogram.
This information was provided by the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute, and the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and its Women’s Cancer Network (www.wcn.org).
UTERINE (ENDOMETRIAL) CANCER RISK FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS
Did you know?
This year about 41,200 women will be told they have uterine cancer. Uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, after breast, lung, and colon cancer. About 7,350 women will die of cancer of the uterus this year.
What should you look for?
See a healthcare professional if any of these symptoms persist and are unusual for you:
- Unusual bleeding or discharge from the vagina
- Any bleeding from the vagina after menopause
- Pain when urinating or when having a bowel movement
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Pain in the pelvic area or lower abdomen
- Fibroids that grow quickly, especially after menopause.
You should learn the early warning signs of cancer. Take control of your body! If you feel you are at risk, a doctor may order a biopsy to help make a diagnosis. During a biopsy, the doctor removes some tissue from the inner uterine lining, called the endometrium.
This information was provided by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and its Women’s Cancer Network (www.wcn.org).
The endometrial brush biopsy is a new method of endometrial biopsy that uses a small brush to gently sweep the endometrium to collect tissue and cells from a wider area of the uterus lining. This means that smaller spots of cancer are less likely to be missed, making earlier diagnosis more possible. For more information, visit: http://www.gynecor.com/introducing_the_trutest.html
VAGINAL CANCER RISK FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS
Did you know?
Although a rare form of the reproductive cancers, about 2,420 women will be diagnosed with the disease this year and an estimated 820 women will die. Most women are older than 60 when diagnosed with vaginal cancer. If you are or have been infected with Human papillomaviruses (HPV) or certain subtypes of HPV, you may be more at risk for vaginal cancer.
What should you look for?
See a healthcare professional if any of these symptoms persist and are unusual for you:
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause
- Vaginal bleeding after intercourse
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- A mass in the vagina that can be felt
- Pain during sex
- Pain when urinating
- Constipation
- Constant pain in the pelvis
Take control of your body! If you develop any of the above symptoms and feel you are at risk, a routine visit to have a pelvic exam and Pap test can detect vaginal cancer. Women should also avoid infection of HPV. This can be done by not having sexual intercourse at a very young age, by having protected sex, and by avoiding sex with many people or with those who have had many sexual partners.
This information was provided by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and its Women’s Cancer Network (www.wcn.org).
VULVAR CANCER RISK FACTORS & WARNING SIGNS
Did you know?
In 2006 about 3,740 women in the United States were diagnosed with this cancer. A recent survey from the American Cancer Society about vulvar cancer convincingly demonstrated that the incidence of cancer of the vulva is increasing. About 880 women will die this year from vulvar cancer.
What should you look for?
See a healthcare professional if any of these symptoms persist and are unusual for you:
- Vulvar itching that does not improve
- A change in skin color around the vulva.
- A change in the feel of your skin around the vulva.
- Wartlike bump/bumps, cauliflowerlike growths, or ulcers/sores on the vulva or clitoral area.
- The lump or sore can be red, gray, or white.
- Pain when urinating
- Burning or bleeding and discharge not related to your menstrual cycle
- Enlarged glands in your groin
- A new mole on the vulva or a change in a mole that has been present for years
- An abnormal mole.
You should learn the early warning signs of cancer. Take control of your body! Get regular Pap tests and pelvic exams beginning about 3 years after first having vaginal intercourse, but no later than age 21. You may have these annually or every other year. It depends upon the type of Pap test your doctor uses.
This information was provided by the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation and its Women’s Cancer Network (www.wcn.org).
All supporters who donate $5.00 will have their website links added to our Recommended Links section on HYTR & HY Magazine plus a special thank you will be sent out to our newsletter as our way of thanking you. Thank you again for all your love and support.
Congratulations 1 Year Anniversary of Cancer Schmancer
June 21, 2008 by Rebbekah
Filed under Cancer Schmancer, Fighting Cancer
I have always been a long time fan of Fran Drescher for her role on “The Nanny”. Over 8 months ago I picked up Fran’s book called Cancer Schmancer ( http://www.cancerschmancer.org ) as I was going through some testing myself for what my doctor thought was ovarian cancer, luckily for me it turned out not to be cancer.
Fran’s book was an eye opener not only for what she went through to get the right diagnosis but the courage she had to fight and find answers and keep going from one doctor to another because she knew in her heart that something was not right with her body. More women need to do this, not stop with what one doctor says when their intutition tells them otherwise.
I wish my two aunts who had breast cancer and who have passed on, would have done that. They both knew in their hearts that something was wrong, one of my aunts was just too scared to want to find out so she let it go till it was in stage 4…she lost her battle with breast cancer 4 months later. My other aunt got the diagnosis but he told her there was nothing she could do, we urged her to go to another doctor to find out if there was anything that could be done. Her response “I don’t want to hurt my doctor’s feelings and make him think I don’t trust him” THIS was her life…and she was afraid to talk to another doctor because of his feelings…she lost her fight with breast cancer 6 months later.
I wanted to write this to say congratulations to Fran Drescher for her movement on women’s health and especially the movement on Ovarian Cancer. So many women are afraid to take control of their own health, to ask more questions, to be in charge of their health. There are women out there who don’t have insurance or who like me do but refuse to pay for the simple test during a routine GYN examine because they it is an elective test! An elective test! WHAT the *** sorry for those words but come on an elective test, to see if I may have ovarian cancer, and they don’t want to pay for it????
We have the power to change our governtment and how the system is run! Fran believes in this and started her organization Cancer Schmancer one year ago today, June 21. I have been a member of her organization and receive email updates on what is going on from her organization. I felt led to write this blog post to thank Fran.
I have purchased items in the past from her store where all the proceeds go to her organization to help bring into more focus about women’s health and about giving women the hope to do more about their health and stand up for the health care system we deserve!
I want to do more! I want to do more then just purchase a t-shirt, or donate money…so the way I can help right now is by spreading the word about Fran’s organization and what she is trying to accomplish.
So if you are reading this post and feel led to help Fran Drescher and her organization and want to be a voice, please post on your blogs about Cancer Schmancer or go and help with a donation or purchase a T-shirt from the store…. for more information go to http://www.cancerschmancer.org
Take a look at this video from Fran…she has a great point, we women banded together to get the right to vote, and we won it! It is time to come together again and get our voices heard on Capitol Hill and change the policies that effect women and our health! This time, as Fran says, we are fighting for our lives…what better challenge is that! We can make a change in our future, for our daughters, granddaughters, neices, aunts…and so on and so forth….
If you support Fran and her organization please post your blog post below…I would love to hear what you all think of this issue! I just ordered the Cancer Schmancer T-Shirt once I have received it I will have my hubby take a picture and I will post it on Heal Yourself Talk Radio, I encourage you all to do the same…if all you can do is donate, or purchase something from the http://www.cancerschmancer.org site by all means do so, but I think a lot of us righting about our views, sending letters and helping bring more media attention to this cause the better….let’s make our voice heard…we are women who better to raise our voice high and get our message heard…WE DID IT once before and we won, let’s do it AGAIN!
All supporters who donate $5.00 will have their website links added to our Recommended Links section on HYTR & HY Magazine plus a special thank you will be sent out to our newsletter as our way of thanking you. Thank you again for all your love and support.







