Week 13 Training Update 1

So I am off to a good start this week. Yesterday I walked 3 miles during my lunch break at work. Today I woke up at 6am and walked 3 miles before work and then 2 more at lunch.

Monday = 3
Tuesday = 5

grand total - week 13- so far = 8. Woo hoo!

IBC

Do you know there are different kinds of breast cancer? Have you heard of Inflammatory Breast Cancer or IBC? IBC is a rare form of breast cancer and only occurs in 1-5% of breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S.
IBC is an extremely aggressive form of cancer and the symptoms, prognosis, and treatment are all different than other forms of breast cancer.

Symptoms may include the breast to be red, swollen, and/or warm and rarely causes a breast lump which in turn may make it harder to diagnose. Other signs are itching, nipple retraction, or breast pain. White blood cells blocking lymph vessels in the skin are what cause the symptoms of IBC.

I am not going to write much more about this since there is SO much to write, but I think it is important to know that breast cancer is not always detected with a "lump" being found. Knowledge is power.
If you would like to learn more click here to read about IBC on the American Cancer Society website, where I retrieved my information.

some interesting information

The information below was taken from the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure website.

Breast Cancer Facts:

The greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being female and growing older.

Early detection and effective treatment for breast cancer have been shown to improve survival.

Making healthy lifestyle choices may reduce your risk of breast cancer.

There are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today.

Breast cancer affects more than just the patient - co-survivors (friends, family and co-workers) need support too.

One person is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes in the United States.

Nearly 2,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.

Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Facts:

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight to end breast cancer. Participants make a commitment to meet an individual fundraising goal of $2,300 and spend several months training to prepare for the event. They devote the entire three-day weekend to the cause.

Komen 3-Day for the Cure walkers travel an average of 20 miles a day during the event. Participants are provided meals, snacks, drinks, shower facilities, tents, safety guidelines and 24-hour medical support -- all resources needed for a safe and memorable experience. The all-volunteer Crew spends the entire weekend with walkers and staff to make the event possible.

In 2008, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Series raised more than $110 million through donations, contributions and sponsorships. Of that, more than $79 million, representing 72 percent of funds raised, was invested in breast cancer research and community programs. The 72 percent return to charity exceeds the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Standards for Charity Accountability: www.give.org.

Since its inception in 2003, more than $400 million has been raised through Komen 3-Day for the Cure donations, contributions and sponsorships. Starting in 2010, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® strengthened its commitment to the event by becoming the organizer bringing it closer into the fold of Komen for the Cure family of events.

The 2010 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Series includes events in:
Arizona (Nov. 12-14)
Atlanta (Oct. 22-24)
Boston (July 23-25)
Chicago (Aug. 6-8)
Cleveland (July 30 - Aug. 1)
Dallas/Fort Worth (Nov. 5-7)
Denver (Aug. 27-29)
Michigan (Aug. 13-15)
Philadelphia (Oct. 15-17)
San Diego (Nov. 19-21)
San Francisco Bay Area (Oct. 1-3)
Seattle (Sept. 24-26)
Tampa Bay (Oct. 29-31)
Twin Cities (Aug. 20-22)
Washington, DC (Oct. 8-10)

Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Net proceeds from the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the CureTM are invested in breast cancer research and community programs.

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure® and the Komen 3-Day for the Cure, the organization has invested more than $1.3 billion to fulfill its promise, becoming the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org or call 1.877.GO KOMEN.