The Breast Cancer 411

Next Adventure

2010-07-28T19:03:00.000-07:00

Well my reign as Miss Duchesne County is now over :( what a great year it has been! I am now trying out For Miss UBIC (which stands for Miss Uintah Basin In Celebration) No matter what happens I hope to keep this blog up to date and as current as possible!! Well I hope everyone did their self breast exam this month, I have!! :)

Overnight Breast Cancer Walk

2010-06-25T10:06:00.000-07:00

Sorry again that it has been so long!! I just got done trying out for the Miss Utah pageant, so I have been busy! I'm excited to say that there is an overnight breast cancer walk coming up! Its on July 9th and 10th, opening ceremony starting at 6:00 P.M. and ending at 8:00 A.M. the next day. I am in charge of entertainment so anyone who is interested in sharing their talents let me know!! You can juggle, sing, play the guitar, the banjo, the chello, the violin, basically anything you can carry...No piano because there won't be one set up outside. Well I'm very excited about this so even if you can't come, donate donate donate!! It's an important cause and totally worth helping save lives and raise awareness.

Breast Cancer Walk

2010-05-16T20:36:00.000-07:00

So the 5K was AMAZING!! It was such a great experience, one that I will never forget! Besides all the cool, free stuff I recieved I also had the experience of walking with 2 survivors that are really important to me. There is nothing better than celebrating the life of people who fought so hard, went through so much, and even celebrating the lives of those who didn't make it. I can't wait to do another one to support those who have and do have breast cancer, and remembering those who lost the fight, but will always be remembered. Seeing all the thousands of people there was inspiring as well! The word is getting out about how important awareness is!! It was great to see how many supporters there are for breast cancer. There is another walk coming up this summer that is happening in the Basin. As soon as I find out all the exact information i'll post it!

Breast Cancer Walk this Weekend

2010-05-06T09:23:00.000-07:00

"The 14th annual Komen Salt Lake City Race for the Cure will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at The Gateway Mall at South Temple & 400 West in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 5K (3.1 miles) run and walk and the 1 mile fun run/walk will start at 8:30am. Both events will start on 300 W & North Temple heading north, and coming back to end near the Gateway Legacy Fountain. There will be no timed events this year. A timing clock will be set up at the start and the finish for participants interested in timing themselves. Please come join us in the fight against breast cancer on Saturday, May 8th!" - this is directly copied from the Susan G Komen website. If you can't walk at least donate. PLEASE, every doller counts. Go to the website www.komenslc.org then click donate and type in jenn's royal court. Sorry its short notice, but it's a huge service to those suffering with breast cancer. Please donate donate donate . . . or walk, but online registration is now closed so just show up on May 8th at 8:00 to sign up, I hope to see everyone there!!

Apology!

2010-04-30T20:52:00.000-07:00

I've feel terrible for neglecting my blog recently. School has never been more crazy than it has been the last couple of months. Concerts every other night, recording, teachers giving tests and assignments like they are going out of style, and lastly finals week (that absolutely kicked my butt!!!) Anyway moving on...I wanted to appologize and reiterate how important it is to spread the word and get awarness out. I know I may not act like it's important to me because it seems like I have abondoned my blog, but I promise I'm in it for the long haul! Breast Cancer is a serious illness that is just looked over like it is nothing, but it is HUGE and it's REAL!! I have witnessed it in the lives of those I love. So just remember to exercise, get mamogramms, do self checks, and live for those you love!! There are many breast cancer activities to join coming up and I'll post as soon as I gather all the correct information! Thanks so much to all those who read... if you have any suggestions or questions that you want answered, I am more than willing to research so please please leave comments!

Exercise

2010-01-24T22:04:00.000-08:00

So the other day I went to the local clinic for an appointment and while I waited and waited for the doctor to come in the room I picked up a magazine. In this magazine (sorry I can't remember the name, it was living something) I found an article titled "Exercise and Breast Cancer, more good news" and it said the following:
"Numerous studies have shown that physical activity may help protect against the development of breast cancer and its progression. Now a new, large-scale study, conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina, has found that women who have high fitness levels are less likely to die from breast cancer. "Some of the biological effects of physical activity that may play a role are the regulation of hormones, lower rates of obesity, and less inflammation," says Steven Blair, a coauthor of the study and a professor of exercise science at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health. The study followed more than 14,000 women from 1973 to 2003. It found that those with the lowest fitness levels (as measured by treadmill tests) were nearly three times more likely to die from breast cancer than those with high fitness levels. Women don't have to run marathons to gain this protective effect. Blair recommends a commonsence weekly exercise routine: five hours of moderate activity, such as walking, or two and a half hours of vigorous activity, such as jogging."
Isn't that great news! I have recently made it a new goal of mine to work out daily, wether its my favorite tv work out, Turbo Jam, or a jog on the treadmill, listening to jammin' music. I try to make exercise a part of my daily routine. I am currently taking 21 credits in college and I can promise you if I can find time to work out anyone can!! Which brings me to my next point sorry to those who are regular readers of my blog, I haven't had a lot of time to blog, but I will try to do better. I just get really busy with all my homework! Thanks to those who read my blog I really hope to inspire people to exercise, or get a mammogram, or donate to a breast cancer foundation. Exercise doesn't only help protect against breast cancer it gives you more energy and makes you feel better about yourself! What person doesn't want that? So make it a goal to exercise!

A Womans Heart

2009-12-04T22:58:00.000-08:00

This is a story written by a dear friend of mine. A dear friend who is a survivor of breast cancer. An inspiring, beautiful, strong woman who is always willing to share her story so that others might be inspired to get checked and do self exams. Its important to catch it early, she caught it early and I could not be more grateful to have her in my life! This amazing woman's name is Bobbi Abplanalp. Take care of yourself because there will always be people who will be grateful that you are living, get a mammogram and always be aware of changes its important because your important!

"Imagine a woman’s heart. It must be as vast as the universe to hold the deepest and most cherished moments that only a woman can experience. Imagine her heart beat supporting not only herself but that of an unborn child. Imagine her heart shattering upon the loss of her youth to a man that simply stole it....imagine her putting her heart back together, just to be broken again.There are some holes from the missing pieces, but it helps her inner light shine through. Imagine that heart being torn from her chest and beaten down and cut with it’s own shards. She finds the pieces and gathers what little she has left. Imagine that this woman’s heart will only be stronger and fight harder for her. The fight has just begun, this woman’s heart with all it’s scars and holes will pump the poison thru her veins that will save her life. She told me they don’t tell you that you have cancer, they ask you this question, “Do you have someone here with you?” Yes, yes i do... she is with me...yes i know...yes i have breast cancer. She calls my husband. She holds me. A piece of her woman’s heart fits perfectly into mine. Always. I am diagnosed. I’m feeling guilty, scared and pissed off. I am numb, until they do the biopsy..ouch. I am scared, until my husband gets there. I cry. I do what needs to be done. I laugh. I work. I cry in the tub. I swear. I swear again. I pray. I am cut, I am sliced and I’m stitched. I wake up. I am happy that I woke up, now I can fight. I am alive, I go home. I let my husband play doctor. I can’t look. He sees me. I look at whats left. I see love in my husbands eyes. I heal. I am poisoned. I am tired. I am grateful. I am embarrassed that my hair doesn’t fall out. I am grateful my hair doesn’t fall out. My son brushes my hair...now i know why my hair doesn’t fall out. I am tired. I sleep. I love. I heal. I am radiated. I listen to music. I walk fast. I take my kids to the park. I am going to be a grandmother. I burn. I feel strong. I really burn. I see my red skin. I see my skin peel off. I keep walking fast. I heal. I am reconstructed. I am disappointed. I am getting stronger. I let my husband play doctor. I look at whats left. I see love in his eyes. I love. I heal. I am recovering. I get mad. I get sad. I get glad. I feel blessed. I cry. I love. I see love reflected. I love some more. I live. I feel. I heal."

This Woman's Work

2009-11-27T14:50:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I don't know about you, but I am a huge So You Think You Can Dance fan. Last season Tyce Diorio, one of the awesome choreographers on the show, created this dance in behalf of a friend of his who struggled with breast cancer. Ade, the man in the dance, represented a friend or support throughout the struggle. I had the opportunity to see this dance live at the SYTYCD tour just this month. It is a very inspiring and touching dance. This dance shows the struggle many women go through each year in their battle against breast cancer. The need for help, the frustration, and the pain all wrapped up in a beautiful and strong woman. Enjoy!

Breast Self Exams

2009-11-20T13:58:00.000-08:00

My sister learned something new that I want to share. She went in for her yearly check-up at the doctor and during the breast exam she asked what she should be looking for. His response was... "nothing." The point of a self exam is for you to become familiar with your own breasts. You should be watching for lumps, bumps, or any change. If you think about it, doctors feel thousands of breasts all the time and they probably won't remember if yours change! Do your self exams. If you have any questions, go to the Susan G Komen website. There is a great video there to show you exactly how to do it. Click HERE to go straight to the site.

Survival Rates

2009-10-29T10:34:00.000-07:00

Over the past 30 years, survivor rates have improved. If detected early there is a 98% survival rate for breast cancer. I cannot stress enough the importance of self exams and mammograms. If not for yourself, please do it for your loved ones.

Studio 5

2009-10-23T11:34:00.000-07:00

On Studio 5 yesterday, they said Utah is the second to lowest state for people that get mammograms!!! That is terrible. We need to improve those odds. Have you made your appointment yet? Have you done a self breast exam lately? Take the precautions necessary to save your life. Don't think that just because your family doesn't have a history of breast cancer that it won't happen to you. It can be cured, but it needs to be detected early! So make that appointment.

Passionately Pink Party

2009-10-14T10:53:00.001-07:00

If you downloaded the calendar i sent you, October 11 had a great idea. Go to PassionatelyPink.org and register to have a party to raise money for breast cancer awareness. You can totally dress in pink crazy outfits, honor a survivor, and have a great time. Go check out the website, it could be so much fun!

Mammogram Anyone?

2009-10-05T18:26:00.000-07:00

Have you gotten a mammogram yet? If you havent pick up the phone right now and make an appointment! The results might seem frightening, or it might cost too much, it might be uncomfortable, you might have a busy schedule, there are so many rationalizations that you can create but the truth is there is a way around all of it!
It might cost too much, but part of the cost is usually covered by health insurance or Medicare. If it isn't, call Susan G. Komen’s Cure’s Breast Care Helpline at 1-800-I’M AWARE (1-800-462-9273). It might be an uncomfortable thats true, but the entire process only lasts twenty minutes. Yes you might be busy, but who isn't? Are you too busy to try something that could save your life? The results may seem scary yes, but it could mean the difference between life and death!
There isn't much you can do to prevent breast cancer, but the sooner you find it the better your chances of living a full life, don't you care enough about yourself to do that? Don't be fooled thinking only women need checked, men get breast cancer too! Men get yourself checked, its a lot more common than you think. So, would you rather be too embarrased to get a mammogram and risk your life, or would you rather be embarrased for a couple minutes to save your life? Of course the choice is yours, but I know for myself I would rather just be on the safe side and get a mammogram!!

2009-10-01T16:31:00.000-07:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Have you had a mammogram lately? How about self exams. Do yourself a favor and get it done. You will be glad you did. There is a cool video on the Susan G Komen site about self breast exams called Breast Self Awareness. There is even a quiz at the end!

National Breast Cancer Awareness month

2009-10-01T16:27:00.000-07:00

A Fun Easy Way to Help

2009-08-18T14:10:00.000-07:00

So my sister found this cool website the other day that is something simple, fun, and easy that everyone can do. For each test drive of a Ford, the Ford Company will donate 20 bucks to the Susan G Komen foundation. The link is http://www.komenslc.org/ if you just scroll down to the bottom, you can see a chart of all the participating dealerships. Of course none are in the basin where I live, but many people travel out of the basin and can take 20 minutes to test drive a car and Ford will donate money. Just do it, its so easy and it is a way to help. Im definitly going to test drive a few!