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| TOXIC CONDITIONS PREVAILING Rolling the flesh between finger and thumb wondering does that kernel of skin contain toxins mutating over and over and over again creating a monster seedling small and deadly spreading a network of roots within this fleshy sack just a green house with perfect conditions prevailing buds just waiting to rise to the surface burst on through unfurl their petals tainted with blood that open wide to display a gory maw filled with pieces of you ravaged and torn emiting an evil smell that pinches the nostrils tightly shut leaving one wondering while rolling the flesh between finger and thumb how to keep abreast of the scent of doom when toxic conditions could be prevailing anytime soon by Sheryl McCurdy |
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| Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. This year 182,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected in the United States. One woman in eight who lives to age 85 will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 55. Seventy percent of all breast cancers are found through breast self- exams. Not all lumps are detectable by touch. We recommend regular mammograms and monthly breast self-exams. Eight out of ten breast lumps are not cancerous. If you find a lump, don't panic-call your doctor for an appointment. Mammography is a low-dose X-ray examination that can detect breast cancer up to two years before it is large enough to be felt. When breast cancer is found early, the five-year survival rate is 96%. This is good news! Over 2 million breast cancer survivors are alive in America today. An Early Detection Plan should include: Clinical breast examinations every three years from ages 20-39, then every year thereafter. Monthly breast self-examinations beginning at age 20. Look for any changes in your breasts. Baseline mammogram by the age of 40. Mammogram every one to two years for women 40-49, depending on previous findings. Mammogram every year for women 50 and older. A personal calendar to record your self-exams, mammograms, and doctor appointments. A low-fat diet, regular exercise, and no smoking or drinking. How to do a Breast Self-Examination IN THE SHOWER Fingers flat, move gently over every part of each breast. Use your right hand to examine left breast, left hand for right breast. Check for any lump, hard knot or thickening. Carefully observe any changes in your breasts. BEFORE A MIRROR Inspect your breasts with arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead. Look for any changes in contour of each breast, a swelling, a dimpling of skin or changes in the nipple. Then rest palm on hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match - few women's breasts do. LYING DOWN Place pillow under right shoulder, right arm behind your head. With fingers of left hand flat, press right breast gently in small circular motions, moving vertically or in a circular pattern covering the entire breast. Use light, medium and firm pressure. Squeeze nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast. |
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