Mel's Blog
Melanie Volk, a friend of a friend, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She's started a blog detailing what she's going through. In a recent post, she talks about how her cancer was not diagnosed for over a year:
The system failed me. When I think about it, I get frustrated that this should never have happened or gone so long undetected in me. I've heard that healthcare is in the process of changing SOP to provide MRIs in young women (mammograms are still better for older women).And, her advice to women:
Soapbox moment: I believe most women do find lumps themselves. Just remember, that a mammogram doesn't rule out cancer and now you can be proactive about your care. Always get it tested if not removed.Cancer is a terrible disease. My thoughts are with Melanie.