One of the most staggering statistics related to cancer is this: that more than 1.5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease this year. This is sobering . . . but glanced at from another vantage point it can also be inspiring to most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer.
After all:
1. Most women survive their breast cancer.
2. The 1.5 million represents all types of cancer.
3. They are not alone.
The latter reality can loom large for women as they begin the breast cancer journey. Continue to remind that she is not alone in her fight. This reassurance can be both uplifting and energizing. Fighting a battle alone is never easy. Fighting as a team is quite different.
Another noteworthy is that, overall, more men (nearly 1 out of 2) will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year, while less women (1 out of 3) will receive the same news. So, men can strong allies in the breast cancer fight.
Final stat: men make a difference--always.
Keep this one in mind as you grow in your awareness and your support. Keep these stats handy, and make sure she knows she is not alone.
After all:
1. Most women survive their breast cancer.
2. The 1.5 million represents all types of cancer.
3. They are not alone.
The latter reality can loom large for women as they begin the breast cancer journey. Continue to remind that she is not alone in her fight. This reassurance can be both uplifting and energizing. Fighting a battle alone is never easy. Fighting as a team is quite different.
Another noteworthy is that, overall, more men (nearly 1 out of 2) will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year, while less women (1 out of 3) will receive the same news. So, men can strong allies in the breast cancer fight.
Final stat: men make a difference--always.
Keep this one in mind as you grow in your awareness and your support. Keep these stats handy, and make sure she knows she is not alone.
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