October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
While it is an issue that I hold dear to my heart, giving birth to my Son made time speed by before I had a chance to speak about it. However, there is never a wrong time to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness and the preventative measures you can take.
It is nearly a year ago that life changed for my family. In January 2016, I found out that my Mother, the woman I love most, has Breast Cancer. I know several women whose lives have been touched by Breast Cancer. Whether they have it themselves or it’s their Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, or friend. I always felt so saddened and angered that this was something they were going through. It wasn’t until my own Mother was diagnosed that breast cancer became something I thought about every single day.
Until you go through it yourself, or you see someone fight Breast Cancer, you don’t truly think about everything involved.
Yes, you hear about chemotherapy, the possibility of losing hair, and nausea. Information about the five possible mastectomies may be brought up and then, you may hear the word “radiation”. Usually, that’s where it all ends.
You don’t think about the actual process of radiation, and what it can do to the skin or the healing process. You rarely hear about the hormone therapy afterward either. Not everyone has the same experience when fighting Breast Cancer. Treatment plans are unique for each person. Nevertheless, in the end, it brings you into a community of those who are fighting the same battle as you and your loved one. I could write several posts about what it’s like to see my Mother go through all that she has. I may, or may not share more in the future, as this was her experience, and not my story to tell.
What I would like to do, is spread information that you can use for yourself. Hopefully, you can share this information with the women in your life. Thanks to Adore Me, I am able to share this video that shows you how to give yourself a monthly breast exam. Be sure to follow them for more videos on YouTube here.
If you discover any unusual changes in your breasts while doing this exam, do not panic. As the video says, 8 out of 10 lumps are not cancerous. However, be sure to get checked by your Doctor as soon as possible.
If the lumps aren’t cancerous, what else could they be?
An Abscess, Adenoma, Cyst… there are several possibilities that all come with their own treatments. Here is a list of 9 other possibilities and their respective treatments. Once again, I cannot urge you enough – no matter what- to go see your Doctor. It may end up saving your life.
Adore Me has been very helpful by offering these informative resources but maybe you haven’t heard of them yet! Adore Me is a New York-based lingerie company that is devoted to helping women feel strong and self-confident. Whether the feeling comes from a cozy PJ set, or in a more revealing lingerie set, there’s something for everyone. The overall message that is shared, is that all women deserve to feel beautiful.
Unlike other lingerie sites, Adore Me, offers a monthly subscription service with two options.
- A VIP membership. This offers lingerie starting at $39.95, and every 6th lingerie is free.
- A Pay As You Go option (amazing prices for lingerie)!
They have much more than just lingerie.
I can’t stay on their site for too long because I would want to buy everything. Their collection includes Active Wear, Corsets, Sleepwear, Swimwear, Accessories, Lounge Wear, and Bridal Sets. Ever since becoming pregnant, I notice if a company offers maternity wear or not; I can’t help it. I was so happy to see that they also have a large variety of maternity bras and outfits. They cater to women of every size with “plus size”options for women with those lovely extra curves. The following photos are a few Adore Me pieces that would be on my Wishlist but be sure to look at all of their collections including their more intimate pieces!
Companies that give back to others are the types of companies I like to support. Adore Me knows how important it is for women to do monthly breast exams. They support Breast Cancer Awareness in many ways. One of which, was partnering with the PinkChoseMe Foundation, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the lives of women who are cancer survivors as well as those living with cancer.
Each time the video receives a:
- YouTube Comment
- YouTube Thumbs Up
- Facebook Reaction, and
- Facebook Share
Adore Me will donate $1 to the PinkChoseMe Foundation. I absolutely love that.
What would be on your Adore Me Wishlist?
Check out their site, and choose your favorite items.
Then, share a picture of your favorite item on Twitter or Instagram. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #jtmadoreme. Or, you can comment below!
I am always on the search for businesses and charities that help their communities. Please e-mail me if you know of any others I should have featured, by emailing [email protected].
Stay tuned for more posts about Breast Cancer Awareness and other Wishlist Fashion Picks by following me on Facebook. Be sure to also check out Adore Me’s Official Website along with their accounts on the same social media platforms mentioned above!
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