Hope Blooms

Breast Cancer Awareness Month will always have a special place in my heart. As I’ve shared many times before my “Bigma” is a breast cancer survivor. She is probably one of the strongest women I know! Seeing her go through the entire process is something I will never forget. Through it all, she still tried her hardest to be strong even when I knew she was weak physically and mentally. My story is similar to a lot of you. You may have been affected directly by breast cancer, know a survivor, or unfortunately know someone who lose their fight. On the blog today I’m sharing some important information on early detection and self-examination! Please see the steps below to do a self-examination.

Step 1: Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips.

Step 2: Now, raise your arms and look for the same changes.

Step 3: While you're at the mirror, look for any signs of fluid coming out of one or both nipples (this could be a watery, milky, or yellow fluid or blood).

Step 4: Next, feel your breasts while lying down, using your right hand to feel your left breast and then your left hand to feel your right breast. Use a firm, smooth touch with the first few finger pads of your hand, keeping the fingers flat and together. Use a circular motion, about the size of a quarter.

Step 5: Finally, feel your breasts while you are standing or sitting.

What to do if you find a lump?

Don’t panic if you think you feel a lump in your breast. Most women have some lumps or lumpy areas in their breasts all the time, and most breast lumps turn out to be benign (not cancer).

Don’t hesitate to call your doctor if you’ve noticed a lump or other breast change that is new and worrisome.

All information gathered from https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/self_exam

Today I’m so proud to be a part of the Vera Bradley Hope Blooms campaign. Know that together hope blooms, support life-saving cancer research with each purchase of New Hope Blooms and Hope Blooms Pink this October.

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