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4th November 2011
BREAST BE AWARE! by nattybabe

BREAST BE AWARE!

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4th November 2011
Feeling very aprehensive, scared and self conscious about posting this photo!
But I'm posting it for a reason....I've had a very anxious week! I went for a routine well-woman check and my doctor found a lump in my breast. I was scared ...very scared!!!
i've gone over and over my life and how the results could change it. I have 2 young kids, would I be around for them? would my husband have to bring them up alone?...you get the picture!!!!!
But today I got good news....great news! Everything is ok!!!! I'm so relieved!!!

I'm hoping by posting this photo...if I get just one woman to check her breasts or make an appointment with her doctor then maybe ...just maybe I have done a little bit to help us beat breast cancer. I really don't want to post this ...but I'm putting my vulnerabilities aside!
Comments
Nat first of all, its a beautiful photo.. The light is gorgeous and I think it really addresses your theme with style. Secondly, thank god everything is alright with you x and then lastly, a very powerful and thought provoking message.. Well done. x
posted November 4th, 2011  
Good to hear you had good news and Michelle got all the other detail right as well!
posted November 4th, 2011  
Good thing you have done this Nat. it is not easy...but it is much needed. I am happy for the good news.Ü
posted November 4th, 2011  
Phew... what a relief! Glad it was good news and I like your photo, the lighting is wonderful =D
posted November 4th, 2011  
Nat, hugs to you for the week you've had - I can only imagine the thoughts racing through your head as you no doubt stared at the ceiling instead of sleeping, and the extra long cuddles you gave your girls. I think this picture is perfect and good on you for posting it! xo
posted November 4th, 2011  
Great photo. They say that during bad times you always think of things most important to you, family is everything and I am sure you are all very relieved. I am also sure your family got a slightly longer hug today. Very happy for you good results
posted November 4th, 2011  
Powerful image - beautiful lighting. A great reminder for all of us to stay on top of this. So glad that things turned out ok for you.
posted November 4th, 2011  
great news! I've had two biopsies now and it's such a scary experience. Take care xx
posted November 4th, 2011  
glad things turned out the right way for you, i have had the same scare, and have had a few friends that didn't get the good news, great photo for a great message!
posted November 4th, 2011  
How scary! I am glad everything is OK. No need to be apprehensive you are stunning and a beautiful photo.
posted November 4th, 2011  
I am so glad everything is OK. Breast cancer is a very real threat to many women and early detection is key. A wonderful shot and quite honestly, rather beautiful.
posted November 4th, 2011  
Scary story with a happy ending! The picture is beautiful.
posted November 4th, 2011  
What a horrible week you've had, so glad everything is ok. Beautiful selfie, with a important message.
posted November 4th, 2011  
Glad everything turned out ok. Your picture was done with style & grace. CONGRATS on your good news!
posted November 4th, 2011  
Thankyou for the lovely pic & posting it, thankyou for the words and your passion and thinking about helping others after the week you have had, and most of all, thankgoodness all is OK. :) x
posted November 4th, 2011  
Don't feel self concious Nat, it's a beautiful photo. I'm glad that the lump wasn't anything serious.
posted November 4th, 2011  
Thank you so much for posting this. It's a beautiful photo and such an important message to get out there. Very very please you've been given the all clear.
posted November 4th, 2011  
You poor thing! Great to hear you had good news and what a beautiful image to tweek others into action.
posted November 4th, 2011  
Very scary! So glad you've had good news Nat. No need to feel self-conscious here, you are beautiful, as is this photo and symbolism :)
posted November 4th, 2011  
Bravo! I am so glad everything is okay! The photo is tasteful and beautiful! You are so right about Cancer--early detection is key!
posted November 4th, 2011  
this is marvelous and even better to hear the great news...i had the same scenario 4 years ago and turned out to be great news as well. I am a yearly mammogram checker. i think the picture is beautiful
posted November 4th, 2011  
It's a beautiful photo Nat.. So glad everything is ok for you. Well done for posting..xx
posted November 4th, 2011  
So glad everything is okay! This is a terrific shot, and you just may have saved someones life by posting it!
posted November 4th, 2011  
So glad you checked out ok!!!! What a scare! And don't be apprehensive about this shot - it's very beautiful and tastfully done.
posted November 4th, 2011  
So relieved for you!!! I hope this inspires other women to do the check. Just had my first mammogram recently
posted November 4th, 2011  
An absolutely gorgeous photo and such great news. I too found a lump almost a year to the day my mum dies of cancer. Of course I feared the worst having already escaped cancer once, didn't think I could be that lucky again. The waiting is awful but thankfully was just a sneaky little cyst! I saw a tv show once and on it a lady said her husband has bought her some cream to avoid stretch marks while she was pregnant and she religiously applied it to her breasts every night. This made her so familiar with the feel of her breasts when she discovered a tiny lump she immediately knew something wasn't right. The lump turned out to be cancerous but as it was so tiny she managed to have it removed before it caused further harm. She said in effect the tub of cream her husband bought her saved her life!
It is so important for us all to check regularly and well done to you for reminding us to do it! So glad you're ok. I think sometimes these rings are sent to remind us to take stock of what is precious to us and live life to full! :-)
posted November 4th, 2011  
It's so tastefully done.......and thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'm sure it was scary and glad all is well with you.
posted November 4th, 2011  
Beautiful pic Nat and I am so glad you are OK. Must have been scary for you?
posted November 4th, 2011  
BRave...great capture!
posted November 4th, 2011  
amazing and beautiful message, really meaningful, wonderful shot
posted November 4th, 2011  
A great shot to pass on an important message, very well done. I'm pleased for your good news.
posted November 4th, 2011  
Beautiful picture! My mum is a breast cancer survivor and your post brought lots of memories flooding back. I'm so pleased you've been given the all-clear.
posted November 4th, 2011  
Great news and this photo is beautiful! Wonderful tones and lighting.
posted November 4th, 2011  
beautiful! i'm happy for you!
posted November 4th, 2011  
Great news and good for you for helping with awareness!
posted November 4th, 2011  
Emz
i'm sure you got the message around with this beautiful picture!
posted November 5th, 2011  
Glad to hear that everything turned out okay!
posted November 5th, 2011  
Phew - if ever we need to appreciate the blessings we have this sort of thing does it in spades!! So glad all is well & you've posted a beautiful photo. And I know many breast cancer survivors - several over decades now but I'm sure they would rather not have had the trauma.
posted November 5th, 2011  
Nat! This picture will make women want to go to a plastic surgeon and get boobs like yours! lol
SO HAPPY YOURE FREEEEE AND HEALTHY!!!!!!!
Now, you can reclaim the lost week and live like you've never lived, a big wake up to our mortality!
You are PERFECT and HEALTHY miss Boobula USA! lol
posted November 5th, 2011  
Boobula!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! aaaahahahah lol don't you luv it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha
posted November 5th, 2011  
Great photo Nat and so pleased to hear that you are ok
posted November 5th, 2011  
great news! great lighting. thanks for being so brave.
posted November 7th, 2011  
Great photo and so pleased that everything turned out well in the end...such a terrifying thing to confront! Btw - extremely envious of those fab breasts!!
posted November 7th, 2011  
Such a beautiful shot, and I'm glad to hear everything is OK.
posted November 8th, 2011  
Oh my goodness! You poor thing. I am so glad it worked out well. To your health! Oh, and this photo is gorgeous
posted November 8th, 2011  
Oh wow!! I am so glad that it was good news Nat! I have yet to get checked as I have breastfed for the last decade lol...I am in my 40's and know that it is a must....beautiful shot:)
posted November 9th, 2011  
Very beautifully done. I'm glad everything worked out well for you, for sure! I've had one in my breast for....about three years now? Not sure. No money to have it checked though :(
posted November 14th, 2011  
@triciaanddazzle OMG Tricia!!!! You have young ones who need you to love and care for them....please borrow $$$ from your parents or a friend to get to the doctor!!! PLEASE!!!
posted November 14th, 2011  
I think it's this: http://breastcancer.about.com/od/mammograms/p/fibroadenomas.htm
It appeared either while I was pregnant or right after I had Dazzling. I'm hoping so anyway.
posted November 15th, 2011  
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