Breast Cancer is something that can be very terrifying to the person suffering from it. Symptoms that are noticeable to the naked eye don’t usually take the surface for quite some time. It would require medical examinations to check the breasts’ conditions early in this type of illness. For women, early diagnosis is more common than for males because of how familiar women are with the state of their breasts. Despite this, the individual battles fought by those diagnosed or are suffering from some form of symptom are things we cannot just simply turn a blind eye to.
In turn, do we have to take part in raising awareness within the masses? How can we promote Breast Cancer Awareness?
Know the Symptoms
The first step of being aware is being informed. We are individuals with the power of higher intellect, and it is our duty to be informed of the things that concern us. So the primary action of spreading awareness is education. We educate ourselves about the various symptoms, statistics, coping mechanisms, and treatments that regard our topic of interest. There is no harm in learning.
Acknowledge the Risks
When you stand for a cause, there are always risks involved. Understand and acknowledge the possible risks you are taking when you start promoting awareness. Individuals who are suffering certain illnesses each have their own unique stories. It is your duty to be respectful and responsive to their needs.
Share the things you know.
When you know enough, you can share enough. Things like this work like a machine. You feed yourself good information then you share better information. However, when you feed yourself half-truths and made-up stories, you will share what you know. During times like this, you need to take responsibility for your actions and words and be that person who wants to promote awareness wholeheartedly.
It never hurts to take a step forward and be able to assist other people. Be it you, your family, your friend, or a stranger, dealing with the reality of an illness such as Breast Cancer is frightening. You ask, how can we promote Breast Cancer Awareness? It is through stepping up and being a voice for others.
by Diane Davies
