Breasts are amazing. They can feed babies, they can tell a woman where she is in her fertility cycle, breasts can adjust the milk they make according to the specific needs of the baby (or babies) they are feeding. Breasts can comfort, have fun, and look stunning. Breasts can also get sick and even become deadly. Breast cancer impacts about 1 in 8 women. Taking care of our health and of our breasts is one of the ways we can do our part to be present with our children for as long as possible.
Which is why we have teamed up with Bamboobies to remind moms that even while they are breastfeeding, it is important to be educated and to take action steps in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. You can read the sponsored article here. While we can’t come feel your boobs for you (do it!), we can at least send some of the soft care options Bamboobies has for moms. You matter moms, we love you, take care of your boobs!
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Bamboobies is giving away an assortment of their comfy products to one lucky Leakie.
Total prize value: $105
Bamboobies Organic Nipple Balm, a gift set of 4 pair of Bamboobies nursing pads in a cute washing bag, and a pair of Boob-ease Therapy Pillows. A $72 value.
Bamboobies Chic Nursing Shawl – Flower Accent. A $33 value
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Good luck to everyone! Please use the widget below to be entered. The giveaway is open from October 9, 2014 through October 16, 2014. A big thanks to Bamboobies for their ongoing support of TLB and all breastfeeding women; please be sure to visit their Facebook page or follow them on twitter and thank them for their support of TLB and this giveaway opportunity.
This giveaway is restricted to U.S. residents only.
That obesity increases risk.
The 5 things to look for when doing a breast exam.
Today, about 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime.
I had no idea that only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths among American women. That’s really surprising!
The shawl is such a cool idea to use as a nursing cover! I never would have thought of that.
I found out what to look for like changes in the breast appearence like color or changes in the nipples.
I learned that only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths among American women.
I learned that breastfeeding can decrease your risk.
I honestly had no idea that only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths among American women. Cancer runs rampant in our family and I recently lost my mother to a very common, treatable type. It wasn’t caught fast enough so I urge everyone to always go to checkups!
When nursing, you should do self checks while you’re breasts are empty
1 in 8 women have breast cancer
I did not realize that the risk is 1 in 8 women.
While I think I kind of knew this, I thought it was interesting in the article where it talked about obesity and toxicity being high risk factors in younger women. While difficult to avoid all toxins, I like that the article mentioned specific toxins we can look for in products to avoid. 1 in 8 women being affected with breast cancer is a lot!
I was surprised to learn that tumors diagnosed in younger women could be more aggressive and not respond as well to treatment. People always think youth is an advantage…the only advantage with breast cancer is early detection!
I was actually surprised it was as low as 1 in 8… everyone I know seems to have a relative that has had cancer.
I loved the article. It was a great summary! I didn’t learn much new because I unfortunately have had a couple family members with breast cancer already so I’ve done a bit of research on it. I still thought it was a great article!
I learned that “In young people, obesity and toxicity are the most prevalent reasons for excess estrogen”
I learned that taking care of our health and of our breasts are one of the ways we can do our part to make sure we are present with out babies as long as possible. My step gram had breast cancer and she went thru everything all by herself. She didn’t tell anyone she had cancer until after she was in remission. I’m not sure why, but I hope that no woman feels like she needs to hide her illness. I want to make sure all women get proper support should they ever face a terrible illness such as breast cancer.
Great article. I learned that breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. I had no idea it was that common!
I didn’t realize that best cancer in younger women tends to be more aggressive.
That even while bring one should do monthly checks.
Nipple color change was something I didn’t know
That about 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime.
I didn’t know that excess estrogen was caused by obesity and toxicity. Another great reason to stay active and fit!
I didn’t know that 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. Those are pretty high risks!
I didn’t know that besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common among American women.
wow… 1 in 8?? I did not know that!!
I learned that the chance that a breast cancer patient will be alive five years after diagnosis is lower in women under 40.
what to look for in early detection.
I learned that only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths among American women.
I learned that besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among American women.
The 5 things to look for when examining your breast
I didn’t realize plastic and breast cancer were linked together. I am going to take notes on the list in the post about them.
I didn’t know that breastfeeding longer than a year significantly improves breast cancer risk – all the more reason to extend my breastfeeding goal!
I learned that statistics indicate that tumors diagnosed in younger women may be more aggressive and less responsive to treatment. Crazy! You would think it would be for older women.
i had no idea Breast cancers were so common.
That the prevalence is higher than I thought! Scary stuff.
That reduced risk doesn’t mean no risk.
The fact that breast cancer hits 1 in 8 women. =,(
This surprised me a lot! “The chance that a breast cancer patient will be alive five years after diagnosis is lower in women under 40. Statistics indicate that tumors diagnosed in younger women may be more aggressive and less responsive to treatment”. It makes total sense though!
I didn’t know you still needed to check while breastfeeding.
I didn’t know younger women often have It worse when it comes to breast cancer!
I was surprised that –> “The chance that a breast cancer patient will be alive five years after diagnosis is lower in women under 40. ” 🙁
I didn’t know that breast cancer is harder to treat in younger women.
Breast feeding can significantly reduce your risk of breast cancer
I didn’t realize that tumors in younger women can be more aggressive and harder to treat…I guess this surprised me since they usually don’t recommend mammograms until you are past a certain age.
Tumors in younger women are more aggressive, scary!
That breastfeeding can reduce the risk of breast cancer!
Love learning that not only does bf make baby healthy it lowers my odds
That if you are over weight it increases your risk!!
I learned that breastfeeding can lower the risks of breast cancer
I learned that breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in women.
You have a lower chance of living more than 5 years if you get breast cancer under 40. Reminds me to keep feeling the boobies to make sure I catch it early since it runs in the family.
That 1 in 8 women have breast cancer.
I did not know that breasts can tell a woman where she is in her fertility cycle. That’s amazing!
1 in 8 women will get breast cancer
to do breast checks when breasts are empty if you’re nursing
1 in 8 women is a lot!
I learned that breast cancer is more aggressive in younger women.
I did not know as many as 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer
That survival beyond 5 years is significantly lower when diagnosis occurs before 40….that’s a really sad stat!
Breast feeding lowers the risk of getting breast cancer.
That you should still check yourself while breastfeeding and to do it when boobs are empty.
I didn’t know to do self exams while breasts are empty while nursing. Great information. Giving a link to the EWG would be very helpful too since avoiding phlalates and parabens in toiletries is so difficult.
In young people, obesity and toxicity are the most prevalent reasons for excess estrogen…. who knew. so many reasons to stay fit! scary!
To do a self exam after feeding baby (while breast are empty)
do self checkes when breast are empty after feeding your baby
I didn’t know breast cancer was so common among American women.
I didn’t realize breast cancer can be more aggressive in younger woman!
Didn’t realize younger women have worse chance of surviving breast cancer than older women because of the speed at which it grows and responds to treatment
1 in 8. It seems so common and scary. I never thought to do breast checks when my breasts are empty but it makes so much sense.
I had no idea bleach and other cleaners can have an effect and increase risk!
The big thing for me is the suggestions on what types of products to avoid!
I had no idea we were supposed to check our breasts when they were empty after feeding.
I learned that 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer 🙁 scary
I learned to do self-checks while empty, about common things that can increase risk, and that the current figures are 1 in 8.
That the chance that a breast cancer patient will be alive 5 years after diagnosis is less for women under 40.
Although it isn’t the only protection, it’s really awesome that breastfeeding reduces your risk of breast cancer.
I learned that 1 in 8 will get breast cancer. I didn’t realize it was so high. I also didn’t know that breast cancer in younger women was more aggressive.
I learned that breastfeeding can decrease your risk.
Did I miss the winner announcement for this and the cosleeper giveaway?