Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Is it the Only Time My Diagnosis Matters?

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Is it the Only Time My Diagnosis Matters? | Dr. Jennifer Griggs

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@louisereinhart1149 3 ай бұрын

I’m very thankful that October is breast cancer awareness month. People need this reminder. I don’t want anyone to suffer through this awful disease like I have. Testing saves lives. Those of us who have cancer, or are loved ones of those who have been affected by cancer should be the advocates for getting tested, every day all year long.

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

We couldn’t agree more-October is an important reminder for people to prioritize breast cancer screenings, and as survivors or loved ones, we play a key role in advocating for year-round awareness. Testing truly does save lives, and your advocacy helps ensure others don’t face the same hardships.

@meionkcabrown 3 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductile Carcinoma Grade 3, Triple Negative on October 3, 2024. We are supposed to wear pink on Wednesdays at my job, but I’m in no mood 😢 Your videos have been so helpful to understand my diagnosis. I’ve watched so many of them to stay informed and your voice is very soothing to hear☺️ since my emotions have been all over the place. My treatment hasn’t started yet, but it’s going to be chemotherapy/immunotherapy first, surgery second (lumpectomy or mastectomy), possible radiation. I wish insurance companies were forbidden by law to wait 2 weeks or more to process claims for life-saving treatments. By law they should be forced to process everything within 72 hours😡so people with any type of cancer can receive treatment right away. I’m ready to get started💪🏾

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

We wish you weren't going through this. It’s completely understandable that you’re not in the mood to wear pink right now, especially given everything you're facing. We're glad the videos have been helpful for you, and it means a lot to hear that they've provided some comfort. It’s frustrating to wait on insurance during such a critical time, and we agree-it should be much faster. We hope you’re able to start your treatment soon, and our Yerbba community is always here for you.

@pamelaroberts-w6r 3 ай бұрын

I would like to see more awareness of Breast Cancer 🎀 Metastasis.. We have to deal with it TWICE 😢😢😢

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right-there needs to be more awareness about breast cancer metastasis. It’s incredibly challenging to face it twice, and more conversations are needed to support those dealing with this. Thank you for highlighting this.

@chetnakalelkar6700 3 ай бұрын

Its good that one month is dedicated to Breast cancer awareness but looking at the increase in breast cancers worldwide, I feel that there should be a breast cancer awareness day every month. Not enough people go for routine mammogram and only go when they feel a lump or any other symptoms. I am now seven months into getting a mastectomy done for early stage cancer and I still feel hard to believe that my lump was cancerous. It still does not feel real that I am also one of the statistics and am a cancer survivor. There is still some fear at the back of the mind for reuccerance and that will probably stay all my life. Just concentrating on a healthy lifestyle and more awareness of any changes that may happen. Thanks for your informative empathetic videoas

@justcomment8516 3 ай бұрын

Many thanks for this thought provoking video! In October I wear a pink ribbon pin to social occasions and wear it all year long for running races as one of the pins for my bib, for me this is symbolic for running being part of my breast cancer journey and the new healthy lifestyle I have adopted to prevent recurrence. I highly doubt that all the anger and negativity about the breast cancer awareness activities make sense. No one knows or cares about it, so, better bring positive thoughts and feelings - much better for you and more productive. What I find a great pity is that the vast majority of the information/campaigs/events/etc are about the importance of early detection. It's like you're preventing it by going to doctor and doing mammograms, whereas once it's detected the treatment starts and there is nothing to prevent. Prevention is something else: it is being informed about breast cancer risk factors and working on those daily to minimize/eliminate those risks. This part is almost completely omitted from all the activity in October and all of the other months. Rightly so, because by talking about real prevention you just end up arguing about notions and habits deeply embedded in our society today.

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

You’re absolutely right-raising awareness about breast cancer shouldn’t be limited to just one month. Routine mammograms are so important, and more frequent reminders could make a real difference. It’s completely normal to still feel disbelief after your diagnosis and treatment. Being a survivor can bring a mix of emotions, including that lingering fear of recurrence. It’s good that you’re focusing on a healthy lifestyle and staying aware of any changes. Thank you for sharing your journey, and we're glad our videos have been helpful to you.

@Barbara-ex3ge 3 ай бұрын

I’m a Kiwi living in France where I had my second diagnosis of breast cancer. My treatment here has been first class (5 months from mammogram to chemo to surgery followed by Herceptin) and at this stage completely successful. I am currently in a small village which as part of ‘October rise’ held a number of fund raising events today. The village was alive and vibrant. For the first time ever I felt overcome with emotion about what I’ve been through. Pink?? What other colour to choose ?? Purple or mauve?? A mix of pink and blue??? Does it matter? I believe that the important thing is to raise awareness. One month a year has impact. I feel humbled to have survived breast cancer twice due to regular screening and first class treatment. I wish everyone undergoing this journey live and best wishes x

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

The color, whether it’s pink or a mix of colors, is less important than the awareness it raises, and your emotional journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of regular screenings and quality care. Best wishes to you on your continued recovery and thank you for sharing your story.

@juanitagee9511 3 ай бұрын

Breast Cancer Awareness month... it's a good thing as it helps bring Awareness to the disease and I always hear women during the month of October is GEEZ, I GOTTA SCHEDULE MY MAMMOGRAM OR I REALLY NEED TO HAVE A MAMMOGRAM I'VE NEVER HAD ONE. So yes BCA month is good. But for those that have breast cancer it can bring back a lot of memories from their own experiences & that can make this month a dark month for them. Thank you Dr. Griggs for covering this subject.♡

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right-Breast Cancer Awareness Month does a lot to remind people to schedule their mammograms, which is so important. But for those who’ve been through breast cancer, it can bring up difficult memories and emotions. It’s a good reminder that while raising awareness is critical, we also need to be mindful of the emotional impact it can have on survivors. Thank you for sharing your perspective with our community. Love the all caps!

@HelenKerins 2 ай бұрын

I got my diagnosis today. Totally unreal 😔 I will spending a lot of time on this channel. Thank you for your content.

@justcomment8516 2 ай бұрын

@@HelenKerins sorry to hear about your diagnosis! It's quite a journey, but you are in great hands with this channel. I was diagnosed in August 2022 and am completing my treatment in early January. This channel has been essential for me throughout my journey, not only information, but also supportuve exchange with the Yerbba community. Hang in there, sister, it won't be easy, but it's doable!❤✌💪

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

It’s totally understandable that it feels unreal right now. Take your time, and know the Yerbba community is here with information and support whenever you need it. Thank you for being here, and we hope our content can be helpful during this time.

@amyl5764 3 ай бұрын

I was diagnosed in August/September and had my lumpectomy at the end of September 2023. October was HARD last year as I was awaiting my pathology report, genetic testing results, Oncotype results, and then moving into adjuvant treatments. Now this October i await my one year scans and appointment with my surgeon. So once again October is hard, but little more tolerable. I am just unlucky that all the breast cancer hoopla is happening in the same month I’d like to NOT be thinking about it.

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

Exactly. The hoopla can bring up a lot of unhappy memories as well as other thoughts.

@trmon8890 3 ай бұрын

I found a lump on my chest 3 years ago in October. By November 9th I had my biopsy and 3 days later was confirmed to have breast cancer. Things went so fast that with the meeting with my PC and Surgeon I truly didn't know what to do and found myself in a double mastectomy surgery by November 30th. I wish I had known more at that time, especially be a male diagnose with breast cancer. Thanks for providing a place to tell a little of my story.

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. We can only imagine how overwhelming it must have been to be diagnosed and rushed into surgery so quickly. It’s great that you’re using your experience to raise awareness-your story is a powerful reminder that breast cancer can affect anyone, and it’s so important for others to seek information and support early on. We're so glad that the Yerbba community can be a place for you to share your journey. Your perspective and experience are incredibly valuable.

@naththomas9946 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Dr. Griggs, for your very informative response on breast cancer (health) - I've been posting and reposting since 10/01/2024 regarding breast cancer (health)awareness, but I post daily about breast cancer (health).

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your continued dedication to raising awareness about breast cancer.

@amiraabdou673 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, one of the main things I wish to change is the age benchmark for screening… most of people I know were diagnosed in their 30s and early 40s after being gaslighted for months and months that they were young or that they were just stressed…. In Egypt many women get breast cancer at early age im not sure if it’s related to racial group being more susceptible than others or women with color are more at higher risk…. And yes it’s not only October…

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. You bring up a couple of different points. The first being the ideal age at which to begin screening. You are right that the guidelines for screening should be adjusted for people with elevated risk. That's being worked on across the world. The other thing you brought up is what happens to people who come to their physicians with breast related problems. That's separate from screening but rather speaks to the ability of clinicians to listen to patients, and the importance of doctors and other team members educating themselves and each other, and then doing a proper workup. In people with symptoms, breast imaging would not be considered screening but rather a diagnostic procedure. Breast cancer in Egypt tends to affect younger women compared to so-called Western countries, with a mean age at diagnosis of 51-54 years. Notably, 20% of cases occur in women aged 40 or younger, while the highest incidence rates are observed in the 50-59 age group. We hope this is helpful.

@amiraabdou673 2 ай бұрын

@@yerbba very useful, thank you so much…. I truly hope doctors listen and believe and do assessment before jumping to the stress and anxiety as a judgement …. I saw many referrals where doctors write referrals for psychological related reasons while the patient is truly unwell … the title of distressed woman is a green light for all the lack of assessment and diagnosis… I also witnessed how a woman with history of depression can be treated as psychosomatic patient without any assessment… just because of history of depression…. again thanks for all the useful videos and hope to dedicate some insight on who are the most vulnerable groups of late or missed diagnosis 🙏🏾

@RoseGarden86 2 ай бұрын

Breast cancer definitely needs more research and awareness and more oncologists that specialize in breast oncology. I live in Austin Texas which is a big city but believe it or not no breast medical oncologist in Austin. There are general oncologists who also see breast cancer patients. Hopefully that changes so breast cancer patients can get more specialize care

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

We agree that expanding access to care is important. Here's a link to a breast cancer specialty group in Austin: www.texasoncology.com/cancer-centers/austin-area/cancer-treatments/texas-breast-specialists

@sparklepea 3 ай бұрын

I love the theme of this video it’s so good to have those issues acknowledged and our feelings validated thank you. I wish there were more graphics available that target men I think everything in pink is often not seen by men i.e. the eyes skip over or ignore it because if it’s in pink it must information for women and not relevant to them

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

We're so glad you felt validated by this video, and you raise an excellent point about how pink can sometimes unintentionally exclude men. It’s important to include everyone in the conversation, and more diverse graphics could definitely help. You may want to check out our video, "Is Breast Cancer Pink?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHjcqKhmerenis0 Thank you for highlighting this issue!

@itsme-ju8cs 3 ай бұрын

Can you please cover the topic on LVI? IDC er/pr + HER2- premenopausal. Had lumpectomy and pathology report said extensive LVI. Didn’t get clear margin so DMX next. Does LVI mean that there is high chance of getting metastasis and high recurrence level of cancer coming back ?

@yerbba 2 ай бұрын

LVI is not actually an independent prognostic factor. We have a video on lymphovascular invasion (also called angiolymphatic invasion, or ALI) here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2nSq5mAfLh_a6M

@itsme-ju8cs 2 ай бұрын

@ I forgot to add that surgical pathology report after my lumpectomy said the 2 sentinel lymph nodes were negative for cancer. I am planning to have dmx surgeon thinks no need to take any more lymph nodes out. Within a month or so can the lymph nodes become positive for cancer?