This week I endured yet another mammogram that yielded the same results: spots that shouldn't be there. But WOW, look at all of the protective factors I have going on. I have parents who remain calm and collected (when I'm about to burst inside), I have friends who are always my prayer warriors, I have children that are sweet enough to pray for "mommies boobies" before our evening meal, and I have a husband that makes sure I have the health insurance. And I have a God that knows the master plan. There are also genetic protective factors (do genetics count as that?). No history of breast cancer seemed to make the surgeon feel better.
Even with all of these protective factors, I have utilized the assistance of a therapist. How could I, a middle class, everything going for me woman need help.? So lets look at the single parent, the uninsured, the mentally ill, the unemployed, those with unhealthy/dysfunctional relationships. How do they endure? Are those the ones who might abuse/neglect their children, look to self medicate, commit crimes, become abuse victims themselves? What will we as social workers be able to provide to them? What protective factor can we be for them? We can be their advocate, educator, counselor, and motivator.
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Sorry about your boobies and the mammograms. They hurt. Genetics plays a big role, specific genes have the ability to repair damaged cells and if you don't have the specific gene to repair and you have the gene associated with breast cancer, the likelihood you'll get breast cancer is much greater.
You also have a class cohort. Let us know if you need anything to help you while you wait.
I am glad to see that you are able to express yourself in the manner you do. My heart goes out to you! I am out of my league in this area but found the courage to say something to a warrior like you. There have been men of late experiencing spots and lumps on their breasts, such as the actor Richard Roundtree. Family is everything in a time like this, and it is good to see you have that support element in place.
I am in no way an expert on boobies, but I did endure a series of similar tests earlier this year. Thankfully, the spot they saw turned out to be nothing. It could have just as easily been something since I have a grandmother who died of breast cancer. I understand the terror. I second what GS said - call on us cohorts if you need us!
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