Mom: Take Care of Yourself

Moms spend most of their time--and their money--taking care of their children. But who would take care of your child if you were diagnosed with breast cancer.

Women are urged to get their mammogram. However, mammography is a late test. It does not prevent cancer; it detects cancer. Women place unreasonably high hopes on the ability of the technology to reduce their risk of cancer. A recent study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, reported that women typically overestimate the risk reduction capability of a mammogram by more than 100-fold.

My new article, How To Avoid Hearing, "You have breast cancer..." is here....

Moms: Take care of yourselves.