It’s About Self-Education
01.03.14 / Uncategorized / Author: admin
There is always something in the media about Breast Cancer. While it is not the biggest killer of women in Australia (although, depending on where you look, you can get a different answer), it certainly has one of the best research and media campaigns, and I for one am grateful.
Ultimately, every woman has to take control of her own health, and management of that health. A recent article by Mi-Jung Lee in Canada, highlights that you can’t always rely on just one screening technique. Particularly if you know you have dense breast tissue.
Like me, Mi-Jung Lee had had regular checks, via Mammogram. Yet her cancer was not detected via this method, but instead through an Ultrasound.
I also recently came across a non-invasive method called Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI). Like everything, it has both its sceptics and champions. I’ve had it done, and it gives me peace of mind on two fronts:
- I am covering my bases by using various different types of screening
- I am using something that does NOT involve radiation, or nuclear medicine, x-rays or other harmful things to my body.
Take Control of your health. Find out if you DO have dense breast tissue. Talk to your GP or alternative health practitioner. Determine the right combination of screening and examination for you and your lifestyle, and what will give you the highest level of comfort that you are doing everything you can to catch this thing early.
Tell your family, friends, work colleagues. Educate.
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