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NATIONAL NO BRA DAY

National No Bra Day on October 13 encourages wearers to leave that bra at home to promote cancer awareness.

No Bra Day promotes breast cancer awareness to help raise money for research. Many women who have survived breast cancer are unable to go without a bra as they need it to hold their prosthesis after surgery. Additionally, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and No Bra Day should serve as a reminder for all women to be screened for breast cancer. Most types of breast cancer can be treated if caught early.

Screenings and breast exams are a part of the early detection process. The first line of defense is a monthly self-breast exam. The best time to do a breast exam is about ten days after the onset of your menstrual cycle. However, fickle as breasts can be, we do become familiar with them even if they are lumpy. We learn what’s healthy or not. For example, they change texture over the month. Sticking to the same time each month will provide a more accurate exam. For those who don’t menstruate, choose a day of the month always to perform the exam.

As you become more familiar with the shape and texture of your breast, take note of any changes. Use the mirror to help you, too. Dimpling, swelling, and redness will be signs to look for.

When you schedule an annual appointment with your physician, make sure a breast exam is completed, too. Tell your doctor about any changes. If you or your doctor notices any signs, the doctor can order tests, including a sonogram or mammogram.

Finally, a preventative mammogram is the last line of defense. Today’s mammograms offer more vivid detail of the breast tissue. Baseline mammograms are provided around the age of 35 unless family history indicates sooner. The baseline mammogram provides a comparison view for your physician should something develop later down the line. Women age 40 and over are recommended to receive yearly preventative mammograms.

METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY

On October 13, National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day focuses on the estimated 271,270 Americans diagnosed with this destructive cancer.

Each year, treatments for all kinds of breast cancer are improving. Metastatic cancer is a stage IV cancer invading all areas of the body. It affects the liver, lungs, brain, lymph nodes, and more. Both men and women are diagnosed each year. Additionally, there are different types of metastatic breast cancer.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While the awareness campaign mainly focuses on preventative measures such as mammography, it is important to know research continues for a cure for metastatic breast cancer. Those with metastatic breast cancer require treatment options and an understanding support system.

Treatment options continually advance. Whether a patient chooses a trial or a more standard approach to treatment, a clinical team will provide options. Either way, a support system of family and friends helps to manage the stress and adjustments that come with the diagnosis.

The day also gives a voice to those who live with metastatic breast cancer. It encourages the world to learn more about the disease, how it progresses, affects the person and those around them. It raises awareness of the need for treatment options, research, and more.

NATIONAL TRAIN YOUR BRAIN DAY

On October 13, National Train Your Brain Day challenges us to some puzzling games and riddles! Whether you play solo or go up against teams, the day improves our thinking power.

NAVY BIRTHDAY | OCTOBER 13

On October 13th, the United States Navy observes its birthday every year.

@shoelady60,

OMG! Good evening we are twins separated at birth. LOL! I make those sandwiches too. 💕
Some days I don’t feel like eating a lot of food. Today was on the warm side and I was not
feeling it. We had BLT and it was so good. 💕😎

I had fresh lettuce, tomatoes and bacon already in the fridge and I just went for it.
I have to have miracle whip on my sandwich we had some tea and it was all good to go.

I will cook tomorrow it will be 20 degrees cooler. Yeah!

Look above Oodiebom has posted and now I can relax a bit. 😘🎈😎

Lay back and relax I am going to watch on Demand TCM. 😎💕 Lady it is so good to
see both our friends make it through this terrible storm.

@oodiebom,

Good evening I did not even know you posted until I was scrolling down to leave a light
on for you. I am so glad to hear from you. What a few days and so much loss. My prayers
are with all affected by Milton.

We were all very concerned about you if anyone could make it I knew you would.
Please get some rest my BP would be off the charts with what you have been through.

I wish I could help in some way. So glad you and hubby are together. Oodie feed him
something good. I know your home will be put back together again there goes my BP.

I don’t won’t to worry you but I do wish you were back in the North. 💕😘

Oodie thank you for posting I can now rest a little better and I hope you do too.

Oodie I have seen some of the images and they brought me to tears.