Aid The Battle Against Breast Cancer
Posted by Angie Tewis in Uncategorized, tags: angie tewis, breast cancer, cancer, fighting cancer, health, Uncategorized, women's health, women's issues, womens interestsYear after year there are thousands of women throughout the planet who must begin the fiercest battle of their lives. They will put in more time with doctors and in hospitals in one week than most of us do in a lifetime. Toxic substances are consistently pumped into their bodies with the goal of saving their lives. These people are the millions of victims of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed of all cancers in women. There has been much money contributed to research for the cure, but there remain thousands of women who will receive this devastating diagnosis. This disease not only affects the patient herself but her family and friends who will suffer along with her.
Many of us know someone who has breast cancer. For those of us who do, we know how much it hurts everyone involved. It is unspeakably hard to watch someone we love live with so much pain. I have now seen two women I love very much go through this awful ordeal. I can’t even begin to describe the hopelessness you feel watching your loved one bear. The hardest thing is to know there’s nothing you can do to fix it.
Most women are naturally fixers. It’s part of their womanly makeup. So, many of us find it difficult to stand back and do nothing when someone we care for is hurting. Unfortunately, we can’t wave our magic wands and make it all better. Since most of us are average people and not scientists or researchers, we’ll never find the cure for cancer. But, we can support those who are searching for answers.
We all have the ability to make a difference in the lives of the millions of women diagnosed with breast cancer. Donations to cancer research have a positive impact on those scientists working toward more effective treatments and an eventual cure. Substantial funding is paramount to giving those doctors, researchers and scientists enough resources to enable them to devote more and more time to their work for the cause. Donating is easy. You can support cancer research through monetary gifts or give your time and skills to the more administrative task of fundraising. Some join the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, some send in their pink Yoplait container lids.
Those who donate money for research are angels. There are other ways to qualify as an angel. Women with breast cancer rack up huge medical bills which can bankrupt their families. If you know someone with breast cancer and want to help, drop off some groceries or lasagna or homemade scones. Ask them what more they need that you can help with and start a neighborhood crusade to make a positive difference to a family on their own block.
Breast cancer affects millions of women, their families and loved ones. Advances are being made in the treatment of breast cancer due to the copious amounts of money and time spent on research. There are still many women who succumb to breast cancer. Those who survive the disease often inspire others by telling their story. Those women who don’t survive have left behind many friends and loved ones who support breast cancer research in their honor. All of us should join them in fighting the battle against breast cancer so fewer should have to grieve. If we form a united front, a permanent cure for breast cancer has a chance of being discovered in the very near future.
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