Lunch, Shopping and Mammograms!
I am overdue for a mammogram and really don't have a good reason for putting it off. Yes, I've been busy with work and kids finishing up school for the year. I also don't feel an urgency since my first mammogram was fine and I have no family history of breast cancer. I guess the "walk in" option at my local hospital almost makes it too easy for me to procrastinate. When something seemingly more important comes up, I tell myself "I'll go next week". Well, the weeks are turning into months very quickly!
Recently I heard a great idea from another woman, when it comes to making sure these very important screenings don't get skipped. She, her mother and sister set aside a certain date once a year for lunch and shopping. The only catch is, the first thing they do on that day is get mammograms. It makes the day something to look forward to and productive at the same time. Of course you can use your imagination to come up with funny names for this interesting combination of activities!
As we approach the big "Susan G. Komen For The Cure" race on June 21st, breast cancer is a topic we've been talking about a great deal here at the station. It's a terrible disease and so many women and their families suffer. The rest of us can do our part to remind each other to do breast self exams on a regular basis. I for one, will also be inviting a few friends to "do lunch", along with some shopping and a mammogram!
