Lee McCracken shares her story about why it is important to remember to get your mammogram. It saved her life!
She has used her own diagnosis to become a voice to help others.
"Research shows more than 50 percent of women ages 50+ either cancel their appointment or never get around to making it. Perhaps they don’t know this fact: When mammograms are scheduled every other year, some 30 percent of breast cancers can be missed."
Lee gives presentations throughout the US with the simple message to remind women to take control of their own health. And it is working!
Read more about her message at:
http://lotstolivefor.blogspot.com/2012/07/yes-maam-mammograms-are-must.html
Lee says: “Get Your Squeeze On!™” is my mantra, because early detection of breast cancer assures more options for treatment and higher survival rates. I envision women all over the country wearing their Yes, Maam! Mammograms Are A Must tee to the coffee house, grocery store and gym. It makes a sassy statement in southern style, and ladies take notice. I’ve seen them look at my tee and then shake their head, almost to say, “Oh yeah, I need to schedule that!” It’s even better when they give me a thumbs-up, indicating their annual appointment is behind them and the report was “all clear.”