Does eating too much fat cause cancer? Do drinking wine and coffee increase or reduce the chances of being diagnosed? By how much? Do the stresses and pollution of living in a big city contribute to cancer rates?
I don't know.
Do these questions stream through my mind like a stock ticker on my low days?
Unfortunately, yes.
When I think of my overall fitness goals, I can't help but think of my Mom, who died of breast cancer at 47. I was not quite 16. Thankfully none of my other family members has a history of breast cancer, but of course I have an elevated risk. In a year and a half, when I turn 30, it's recommended that I start going for yearly mammograms, which is at least 10 years younger than the norm.
I keep up with the latest reports on what causes or prevents breast cancer, but the news seems to change weekly. One thing I can be sure of is that taking good care of my body both physically and mentally can only help me reduce my hereditary risk. And if I need a little extra kick of motivation at the gym, thinking of my Mom definitely helps. :)
I don't know.
Do these questions stream through my mind like a stock ticker on my low days?
Unfortunately, yes.
When I think of my overall fitness goals, I can't help but think of my Mom, who died of breast cancer at 47. I was not quite 16. Thankfully none of my other family members has a history of breast cancer, but of course I have an elevated risk. In a year and a half, when I turn 30, it's recommended that I start going for yearly mammograms, which is at least 10 years younger than the norm.
I keep up with the latest reports on what causes or prevents breast cancer, but the news seems to change weekly. One thing I can be sure of is that taking good care of my body both physically and mentally can only help me reduce my hereditary risk. And if I need a little extra kick of motivation at the gym, thinking of my Mom definitely helps. :)
