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The world is round, and the place that may seem like the end may also be the beginning.
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About Me
- Linda Karst
- I am 44 years old, married for 17 years, and a mother of three children. I graduated from UCLA and am a Learning Specialist at an elementary school. I have been in education for 19 years.
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Breast Cancer Statistics
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers.
*The chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life is about 1 in 8 (12%).
*It is estimated that in 2008 about 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States.
*A woman’s chance of getting breast cancer increases with age. Your chance by your current age is:
age 20 1 in 1,985
age 30 1 in 229
age 40 1 in 68
age 50 1 in 37
age 60 1 in 26
age 70 1 in 24
ever 1 in 8
*The chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life is about 1 in 8 (12%).
*It is estimated that in 2008 about 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States.
*A woman’s chance of getting breast cancer increases with age. Your chance by your current age is:
age 20 1 in 1,985
age 30 1 in 229
age 40 1 in 68
age 50 1 in 37
age 60 1 in 26
age 70 1 in 24
ever 1 in 8
3 comments:
I am so glad that you have come through the surgery well and everything looks great! I have been praying for you, way out here in Texas. Your attitude is a wonderful example to everyone and I am not surprised at it at all! That attitude is the only one I would expect from you.
A word of encouragement: my good friend Sue, who was diagnosed at age 36, kids the same age as mine, is celebrating her 10 year anniversary on April 1st.
My mom will be having her 15 year ann. in May. By the way, she was part of the initial study with the dye being injected to determine if it had spread. Her journey help others, like you.
I will continue to read your blog and pray for you, Rick and the kids. I am proud of your strength.
Love, Teri Isaguirre
I thought about you all day and each time said a little prayer. (I know you felt my whispering in your ear.) I had not had an opportunity to look at your blog over the weekend because Bob and I were out of town.
I kept wondering where you were in the process. I am so glad you came through as the trooper I've always known you to be. I will continue to keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Thanks to Julie for agreeing to continue your blog.
I will be in contact with Karin to see what needs there might be for your family and how I can help to ease those needs.
My love to you, Rick and the kids!
Charlotte
Linda,
You are an incredible woman and an inspiration to us all! Of course, having worked with you, I knew how incredible you were, but your faith and strength are inspirational. My prayers are with you and the family.
Cathy :)
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