BREAST CANCER AWARENESS #TTT

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women and affects about one million women worldwide. Women should examine their breasts regularly to detect lumps or abnormalities that could signal breast cancer. Women under 40 with either a family history of breast cancer or other concerns about their personal risk should consult a medical professional about when to begin mammography. A clinical breast examination should be part of the routine checkup. Beginning at age 20 women should have a clinical breast exam every two to three years. Women age 40 and older should have one every year. If you find something that you know is unusual for you, have a doctor check it out. 

A LUMP YOU FIND SHOULD NEVER BE IGNORED.

Breast Self Examination (BSE) your key to better breast health. As you do your examination, keep in mind that your goal is to become acquainted with how your breasts normally LOOK and FEEL. Your knowledge of your breast texture and appearance will increase the more you perform BSE. This knowledge will help you identify a change more quickly, which should be reported to your physician. Some of the changes you should watch out for include:
• Lump or thickening in or near the breast or underarm area
• Change in size or shape of the breast
• Puckering, dimpling or redness of the breast.
 

If you find a lump, DO NOT PANIC!
www.netdoctor.co.uk;  www.wikipedia.com; www.mayoclinic.com; www.breastcancer.org
Remember, a change you see or feel in your breast does not automatically mean you have breast cancer. But it is best to report any change to your physician for further evaluation. Breast cancer also affects men. Early detection is the most important factor in surviving breast cancer. In memory of Mary Onyango who was not only a commissioner with Kenya's National Cohesion and Integration Commision but also a Breast Cancer Awareness activist #TTT

TOUCH THE TWINS

Mary Onyango, the late mother to Adelle Onyango, passed away in March 2012. In addition to her position as commissioner of the National Cohesion & Integration Commission, she was also an active breast cancer awareness activist. Her death was a blow to the entire family but even amidst mourning they must keep her legacy alive.  
In a bid to honor her birthday on the 24TH of FEBRUARY (Sunday), Adelle Onyango has launched a campaign dubbed “Touch the Twins”. This campaign is not limited to any medium of influence.

Touch The Twins Mechanic: DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Take a photo of yourself in a bra (feel free to decorate the bra in any breast cancer awareness pins you have) and post up the picture on your online platforms – Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. A message to the government, breast cancer survivors, breast cancer patients, general public should accompany the picture.

OR

• Post up on your online platforms, awareness tips i.e. how to perform a Breast Self Exam (BSE) or lifestyle changes one can make to reduce their risk of getting breast cancer.

OR

• For those of you who knew Mary Onyango personally, you can post a message about her on your online platforms.

REMEMBER TO:

• Tag Mary Onyango Tribute pages: “TOUCH THE TWINS” FB & Twitter hashtag is: #TTT

 AND FINALLY

• The campaign officially begins on the 24th of FEBRUARY (SUNDAY) running all through to the 1st of March (FRIDAY) – There is no limit to how many posts you can put up! And it doesn't matter where in the world you are!

 SHARE THIS ACROSS YOUR NETWORKS AND THE WORLD AND LET’S MAKE SURE MARY ONYANGO’S LEGACY NEVER DIES!

Thank You,
 Adelle Onyango Management