Think Pink: Have You Thought About Your Boobs Today?

Have you thought about your boobs today? It's Breast Cancer Awareness month and I talk breast health on Glow Canada's blog. 

Here's how I'm supporting the fight against breast cancer! This lovely bracelet is an Artisan Bracelet for a Cause made by the very talented Makeup by Tess! Her handmade bracelets are beautiful and $1 from every bracelet sold went to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run For The Cure. 

Comments4aCure: Be Breast Aware Part 3

Thank you, thank you for those of you that have left comments! Today is the last day for Comments4aCure on Makeup Junkie so please keep those comments coming! Here is Part 3 of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation "Be Breast Aware".

What To Look For:

Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel can help you be aware of changes that should be reported to a doctor. Most breast changes will not be cancer, but still should be discussed with a doctor. Changes to look for include the following:

• Changes to the size or shape of one or both breasts.
• Unusual, persistent pain in the breast or armpit area.
• Swelling under the armpit or below the collarbone.
• Nipple changes, including change in the shape or position of a nipple, or a nipple that becomes pulled inward (inverted).
• Other things to look for: redness, discharge from one or both nipples, lumps or thickening, skin changes including irritation, rash or scaly skin, and dimpling or puckering.
  

If you are not sure if a change is significant, check again after your next period, or a few weeks later if you are no longer menstruating.

Remember those that have lost the fight, those that are fighting, and those that have won the fight. Do yourself a favour and get yourself checked regularly and remind others to get checked. It's an important cause and your comments will definitely change a life. Thank you to everyone for your lovely comments and supporting BCA! Peace and love!

For more information visit www.cbcf.org and www.bcrfcure.org.



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Comments4aCure: Be Breast Aware Part 2

Read on for Part 2 of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation "Be Breast Aware" series. Keep those comments coming! :)

Look and Feel:

Giving yourself breast examinations daily is important for early detection of breast cancer. I'll admit I haven't given myself one in a very long time. It's simple and easy to do. There's no wrong way of doing it so just find a technique that is comfortable for you.

One way to check both breasts is by moving your middle fingers in small circles from the outside of the breast to the nipple. As pictured, cover the surface of each breast, and also check the areas above and below the breasts, including the armpit.




Each whole breast.









Above and below each breast.










Under both arms.









Men check the same areas.






For more information visit www.cbcf.org .





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Comments4aCure: Be Breast Aware

I'm calling on all my makeup junkies to support my Comments4aCure cause to help raise money for breast cancer awareness! Starting October 20 and ending October 22, I will donate $1 for every comment (up to a maximum of $150) made during these days will go towards my charities of choice: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and The Breast Cancer Research Fund. Just leave your comments after the featured post. :)

Today, I start Part 1 of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, "Be Breast Aware", series that offers women tips on how be informed.

Five Steps To Being Breast Aware:

1. Know how your breasts normally look and feel.

2. Know what changes to look for.

3. Look and feel for changes.

4. Report any changes to a doctor.

5. Go for a free mammogram if you are of the appropriate age, or if recommended by a doctor. By finding breast abnormalities in the early stages, mammograms can save lives. Women at the appropriate age can get a free mammogram through their regional breast screening program.

For more information visit www.cbcf.org .


Please remember to visit my fellow beauty bloggers participating in Comments4aCure! Click on http://beautyblognetwork.com to support their cause. Thanks!

Think Pink: Makeup Junkie Update

I can't believe it's only Day 2 because the buzz is everywhere! Amazing! In a previous post I said I would be giving $1 for every comment up to $150 and donating to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I still plan to do this but will be giving half to BCRF and the other half will go to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Events are happening all across Canada one of which includes the CIBC Run For The Cure happening this Sunday, October 5th.

I also wanted to let readers know that I've added the ChipIn Widget created by The Beauty Blog Network for Breast Cancer Research Foundation on the right hand side of my page. You can automatically donate by clicking on the widget or you can visit http://comments4acure.chipin.com/breast-cancer-awareness. Every little bit helps!





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