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Comment by Tracy Lawanda on November 21, 2011 at 12:10pm

No Weapons Formed,

 

Thank you so much for sharing... Continue... to Stand, Press, and Push...

 

Shalom,

Sistah Tracy

Comment by Sister Sonya on November 21, 2011 at 12:02pm

"Once I got tired of living, of life, I really started to live! Without realizing, I gave up all that was an excuse, a pain, a fear. I thought I was just giving up. Instead, I was actually embracing life!"

Comment by Tracy Lawanda on November 17, 2011 at 12:38pm

Greetings Mighty Women of Yah,

 

I pray that you are all having a wonderful day in Yahweh!

 

In this Hour Yah is saying... Trust ME! What ever you are going through, what ever you are facing... I Got You the Battle is not yours. I will never leave you nor forsake you. Just TRUST ME!

 

Shalom,

Your Spiritual Sistah Tracy

Comment by Tracy Lawanda on June 8, 2011 at 5:27pm

Greetings Mighty Women of Yah,

 

I pray that you are all having a wonderful day in Yahweh!

 

For this is the day that the Lord has made; REJOICE and be glad in it.

 

I know it has been some time since I posted on our site. But I want you to know that Yah has a purpose and plan on your Life! No matter what you may be facing, no matter the Trials, or Tribulations... Continue... to Trust and do the Will og Our Savior. Yah, will not put more on you then you can take! He know you before He placed you inside your mothers womb.

 

I thank Yah for each and every one of you. Continue... to stand. press, and push! Until the coming of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

Shalom,

Sistah Tracy

Comment by Tracy Lawanda on September 25, 2009 at 9:45pm

Greetings,

I pray that you are having a wonderful day in Yahweh.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Do You Eat Yogurt? If so join me in saving Yoplait Yogurt Lids. "Save Lids to Save Lives."

How to mail in lids:
1. Be sure to wash off the lid and let them dry
2. Flaten the Lids
3. You can mail up to 12 lids in a letter size envelope.( You can send more lids in a bigger size envelope)
4. Send Your Lids in By: December 31, 2009

The mailing address is:
Save Lids to Save Lives
P.O. Box 420704
El Paso, TX 88542-0704

Thank You for supporting Susan G. Komen Foundation

Shalom,
Tracy Lawanda
Servant of the Cross/Prayer Warrior/Certified Chaplain

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October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer remains a significant health concern for women in the United States. and throughout the world. In the U.S., it is the most common form of cancer in women. After lung cancer, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FCIC has brought together some resources surrounding this health issue.

Fast Facts
Early Detection Is a Woman's Best Defense
New Technologies Improve Treatment
Risk Factors
Reduce Your Risk
Other Resources
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Posted: October 5, 2006


Fast Facts
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), it is estimated that about 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. The exact causes of breast cancer are not known. However, studies show that the risk of breast cancer increases as a woman gets older. This disease is very uncommon in women under the age of 35. Most breast cancers occur in women over the age of 50, and the risk is especially high for women over age 60. Also, breast cancer occurs more often in white women than African American or Asian women.

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Early Detection Is a Woman's Best Defense
The best defense is early detection with regular mammograms and manual breast self-examinations, which have raised survival rates. Women who are at average risk of developing breast cancer and who do not have a significant family history of breast cancer should have a mammogram and clinical breast examination by a health care provider every year. These annual mammograms and exams are very important to finding breast cancer at the earliest opportunity, when treatments can be most successful and chances of survival are best. There are three main tests used to screen for breast cancer. Talk to your healthcare provider about which tests are right for you, and when you should have them.

Mammogram – A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Women in their 40s and older should have mammograms every 1 to 2 years. Women who are younger than 40 and have risk factors for breast cancer should ask their healthcare provider whether to have mammograms and how often to have them.
Clinical breast exam – A clinical breast exam is an examination by a healthcare provider who looks for differences in size or shape between your breasts, and checks for any rash, dimpling, or other abnormal signs.
Breast self-exam – You may perform monthly breast self-exams to check for any changes in your breasts. It is important to remember that changes can occur because of aging, your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause, or taking birth control pills or other hormones. Breast self-exams cannot replace regular screening mammograms and clinical breast exams.
Note: Mammograms (as well as dental x-rays, and other routine x-rays) use very small doses of radiation. The risk of any harm is very slight, but repeated x-rays could cause problems. The benefits nearly always outweigh the risk. You should talk with your health care provider about the need for each x-ray. You should also ask for shields to protect parts of your body that are not in the picture.

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New Technologies Improve Treatment
Different types of treatment are available for patients with breast cancer. There are four types of standard treatments used: surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy. Tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen medication that appears to block estrogen's effect on breast tissue, has been used for several years to prevent recurrent breast cancer and to treat women with advanced stages of the disease.

Local therapy: Surgery and radiation therapy are local treatments. They remove or destroy cancer in the breast. When breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body, local therapy may be used to control the disease in those specific areas.
Systemic therapy: Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and biological therapy are systemic treatments. They enter the bloodstream and destroy or control cancer throughout the body. Some women with breast cancer have systemic therapy to shrink the tumor before surgery or radiation. Others have systemic therapy after surgery and/or radiation to prevent the cancer from coming back. Systemic treatments also are used for cancer that has spread.
Note: Because cancer treatments often damage healthy cells and tissues, side effects are common. Side effects depend mainly on the type and extent of the treatment. Side effects may not be the same for each woman, and they may change from one treatment session to the next.

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Risk Factors
No one knows the exact causes of breast cancer but some women with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop cancer. Below are some of the risk factors you should keep in mind.

Age. The chance of getting breast cancer increases as a woman gets older - most cases of breast cancer occur in women over 60. Breast cancer is not common before menopause.
Personal history of breast cancer. A woman who has had breast cancer in one breast has an increased risk of getting cancer in the other breast.
Family history. A woman's risk of breast cancer is higher if her mother, sister, or daughter had breast cancer. The risk is higher if her family member got breast cancer before age 40. Having other relatives with breast cancer (in either her mother's or father's family) may also increase a woman's risk.
Certain breast changes. Some women have cells in the tissue that look abnormal under a microscope. Having certain types of abnormal cells increases the risk of breast cancer.
Race. Breast cancer is diagnosed more often in white women than Latina, Asian, or African-American women.
Being overweight or obese after menopause. The chance of getting breast cancer after menopause is higher in women who are overweight or obese.
Note: If you think you may be at risk, you should discuss this concern with your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to reduce your risk and can plan a schedule for checkups.

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Reduce Your Risk
Many risk factors can be avoided. Others, such as family history, cannot be avoided. Women can help protect themselves by staying away from known risk factors whenever possible. Here are a few things to keep in mind to reduce your risk of breast cancer:

For children and adolescents, regular physical activity has beneficial effects on the following aspects of health:

Exercise and control your weight. Make healthy choices in the foods you eat and the kinds of drinks you have each day. Be sure to stay active!
Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.
Know your family history. If you have a mother, sister, or daughter with breast cancer, ask your doctor what your risk of getting breast cancer is and how you can lower your risk.
Find out the risk and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Some women use HRT to treat the symptoms of menopause. Ask your doctor about the risks and benefits of HRT and find out if it’s right for you.
Get screened for breast cancer regularly. By getting the necessary exams, you can increase your chances of finding out early on, if you have breast cancer.
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Other Resources
This is just a brief overview. For more information, check out these resources:

Read these publications online or order them from FCIC.

Breast Cancer and Mammograms
Mammograms – Fact Sheet
Mammography
Publications available for ordering from our Health Page
Websites*:

American Cancer Society
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
Food and Drug Administration
Health and Human Service – Breast Cancer Information
MedlinePlus
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Cancer Institute
National Women’s Health Information Center
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Resources In Other Languages*:

National "Get A Mammogram: Do It For Yourself, Do It For Your Family" Campaign
English
Chinese
Tagalog (A Language of the Philippines)
Vietnamese
Cambios en el seno y el riesgo de desarrollar cáncer (Understanding Breast Cancer)
Mamografías selectivas de detección: preguntas y respuestas (Screening Mammograms: Questions and Answers)
Womenshealth. gov en Español
Things To Know About Quality Mammograms (Asian Pacific Islanders Women's Health)
Samoan
Cambodian
Chinese
Thai
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation en Español
* Names of resources and organizations included in this online article are provided as examples only, and their inclusion does not mean that they are endorsed by the Federal Citizen Information Center or any other Government agency. Also, if a particular resource or organization is not mentioned, this does not mean or imply that it is unsatisfactory.

*If you click on these links, you are leaving FCIC's website. Please bookmark us before you leave so you can return easily. FCIC is not responsible for the content of these websites

Comment by Tracy Lawanda on September 19, 2009 at 1:10pm

Comment by Marilyn on August 23, 2009 at 3:05pm

I pray that the Lord make the crooked places straight in every woman's situation and problems. I loose the spirit of peace and cast out fear in every mind. Lord you said if we keep on minds on thee, you will keep us in perfect peace. I send your Holy Word in every hurting body. Comfort the broken heart and heal the hurting body in the name of Jesus. Thank you Lord in advance in Jesus's nameI pray, Amen.

Comment by Sadara on August 20, 2009 at 9:45am

GOD HAS KEPT US HERE FOR A PURPOSE:

WE survived because He has a plan for us. All our bad relationships, the addictions, the consequences, the bad credit, the repossessions, the death of loved ones, the back stabbing from friends, the negative thoughts, or the lack of support; WE made it because WE are blessed!

WE release and let go of all past hurts, misunderstandings and grudges because WE are abundantly blessed! WE recognize them as the illusions they are, and sent from the enemy to kill our spirit, steal our joy, and destroy our faith; For God is all there is. All else is a lie!

Now give yourself a hug, wipe your tears and walk in victory!!!!!!!! I love you, but more appropriately

God loves you BEST!

Be blessed and know that you are at one with THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD! And may the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other. Genesis 31:49. Amen!

"The Will of GOD will never take you where the GRACE of GOD will not protect you.

Be Blessed

Comment by Sadara on August 20, 2009 at 9:41am

WE..... ARE..... BLESSED

Today I stood at my window & cursed the pouring rain. Today a desperate farmer prayed for his fields of grain. My weekend plans are ruined; it almost makes me cry, While the farmer lifts his arms & blesses the clouded sky

The alarm went off on Monday & I cursed my work rountine. Next door a laid-off mechanic feels the empty pocket of his jeans. I can't wait for my vacation, some times to take for me. He doe'snt know tonight, how he'll feed his family.

I cursed my leaky roof & the grass I need to mow. A homeless man downtown checks for change in the telephone. I need a new car; mine is getting really old. He huddles in a doorway, seeking shelter from the cold. With blessings I'm surrounded: the rain, a job, a home, through my eyes are often blinded by the things i think i own.

Comment by Sadara on August 20, 2009 at 9:34am

Oooh Bless the Lord Everybody,
Be Encourage Sisters in Christ, Regardless of what your facing, enduring and/or going through. Remember if Daddy approved it, We're coming through it,but in the midst of PROCESS he's teaching us Patience. Remember midnite (trouble) comes but Ooooohhhhhhh Joy cometh in the morning light.IF WE FAINT NOT. With Love & Respect Sa'Coya

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