Everday - Breast Cancer Awareness

Fifteen years ago, at age 65, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was one of the most significant days of my life, one that changed the way I live forever. She is one of the lucky ones, if you can call any part of her experience lucky. After a mastectomy, she survived - without having to undergo chemo or radiation treatments.

6 years later came another shocking diagnosis, lung cancer. Her doctor basically told us to take her to Vegas for a long, loving vacation. He did not think she would make it beyond 6 months. After having a lobectomy (right lung) she is cancer free. Again, no chemo or radiation. She's as sassy and spunky as ever, and in her words, "lucky, lucky, lucky!" (Me, too!)

We all know that the odds of developing breast cancer are much higher when a parent is diagnosed, so I take pretty good care of myself in the hopes that I will remain healthy and cancer free for the rest of my life. I'm thankful though to know that there is help out there for me and anyone else that needs it through organizations like Susan G. Koman, Karmanos Cancer Institute and more.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Through Friday, October 8, 2010, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Bliss Network and Girlavanting will be donating 20% of the proceeds from "Girlavanting, The Girls Guide to Balance, Bliss and Fun!" to the cause. Girlavanting, endorsed by Marianne Williamson, is a delightful book created to inspire, motivate and honor women of all ages, everywhere.

Celebrate the bonds of sisterhood by giving a copy of Girlavanting to all of the ladies in your life: sisters, friends, moms, daughters, and more!

In my life, breast cancer awareness is every minute of every day. Learn what you can do to prevent or heal from this devastating disease.

Bliss ON!

P.S. Visit http://www.examiner.com/birmingham-in-detroit/teri-williams for additional tips on what you can do to help yourself in the prevention of Breast Cancer