Mammograms Save Lives

by Avril Saunders

Overview

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2011. It was after a mammogram that I was called back to receive the devastating news that I had breast cancer. I felt well, had no symptoms, have never smoked, eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly so how could this be? There was no explanation, it can happen to anyone!
Before I knew it, I had surgery to remove the lump followed by radiotherapy. Thanks to the advanced technology of a mammogram, my tumour was caught in the very early stages. I count myself very lucky indeed. 2011 was a very difficult year for our family but now we are looking forward to making up for valuable lost time and enjoying life to the full.
I have written my story in order to raise awareness and encourage every woman between the ages of 50 and 70 to go along for a mammogram. I am so appreciative to the NHS for providing this service. In the UK, the NHS offers this service free to women every three years but sadly 25% do not attend.
I am shouting this out loud.....Mammograms Save Lives!!!

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Product Details

BN ID:	2940149650989
Publisher:	Pneuma Springs Publishing
Publication date:	08/04/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	65
File size:	719 KB

About the Author

I was born in Glasgow. I moved to Surrey 1971 with my husband and baby son, we were blessed with two daughters. We are now proud grandparents of four grandchildren
I worked for major companies, including Unilever and Thames TV.
I am now retired; my interests include writing, music, travel, theatre and the arts; I also run a Glasgow forum.
My first fiction book ‘What’s For Ye, Won’t Go By Ye’ was published March 2006
The sequel ‘Chasin’ that Carrot’ was published October 2008
My latest book, ‘Mammograms Save Lives’ (a true story of my own experience) was published in February 2012
One of my stories ‘Broken Promises’ was made into a short TV drama at Elstree Studios, February 2012. The TV premier is Saturday 19th May, 10pm, Sky Showcase TV 1 (Channel 201); it will be repeated at various intervals on this channel and also Sky Information TV.