Early Detection is the Best Protection. You are never too young to have screenings. Childhood cancer and young adult cancer is on the rise. Please don't wait for symptoms to present. Early Detection is the BEST Protection!

Get regular checkups and do self exams. Nobody knows your body like you do. Schedule your Mammogram, PSAT Test, Colonoscopy, PAP test and ladies please ASK for a vaginal ultrasound for ovarian cancer screening.

Theresa was diagnosed in 1995 at age 41 and is still cancer free. The Eastern Shore of Virginia has one of the highest cancer rates in the USA. Her husband is a 2 year survivor of Melanoma and her father is a 2 year survivor of Colon Cancer.

Use technology to research your disease and possible treatments, Call 1-800-4-CANCER, ask for help to formulate the best questions to get the best answers from your doctors. Use the internet, but have someone be your researcher because this is very time consuming. The key is to educate yourself about your disease.

You have to fight for the best treatment and care. Do not consider yourself a statistic. You have choices...choose to be POSITIVE. A positive attitude has everything to do with it! Choose to make the most out of any situation, but don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day. Forgive yourself and go on.. Wrap yourself in a blanket of love provided by family and friends. Allow others to take care of you so you can take care of your self.

Have Faith, Hope, Strength, Courage, and Love! Never lose your faith! Never lose hope and believe in prayer. Believe in miracles! They do happen.

EARLY DETECTION: DO YOU KNOW THE FACTS?

Each year, 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,300 die. One in eight either has or will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In addition, 1,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 will die this year. 

If detected early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 95%. Mammograms are among the best early detections methods, yet 13 million U.S. women 40 years of age or older have never had a mammogram. 

The National Cancer Institute and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that womens in their forties and older have mammograms every one to two years. I personally recommend a baseline mammogram at age 24 as younger women are be diagnosed when symptoms arise. Prevention and early detection is what survival is all about. A complete early detection plan also includes regular clinical breast examinations by a trained medical professional. Monthly breast self-exams are suggested in addition.

Gentlemen you can contract breast cancer too. Inform your doctor to do breast exams when you have your checkups.

Twila and Theresa, sister in laws  are dedicated to fighting to find the cure. Together We Can and Do Make A Difference!

We offer a large line of 1st quality Cancer Awareness items such as Lapel pins, Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Denim Shirts, Towels, Scrubs, Stethoscopes, Medical Accessories, etc. We do our own embroidery which allows us to customize your items. We add special names and sayings upon request. Show your support and support the cause when you purchase our items.

We pray that you and your loved ones are well and cancer free. For those fighting the battle know you are in our prayers.