Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Cancer awareness

By Arnia Kiara Oosthuizen

If you have been on social media the last few days, you will know about the 'No make-up selfies' that has made a storm, especially on Facebook. These 'No make-up selfies' are to create awareness about cancer.

Here is my 'No make-up selfie'


A few years ago, I detected a lump in my breast. Very scary thing to discover at the age of 16. We went to a gynecologist, who told me it is nothing to worry about and I never have to return again. He never told us what it was, only sending us in a deeper panic!

We later ended up at a breast doctor, Dr. Carol Ann Benn, who is absolutely amazing. She is an expert in Breast health (Contact them if you ever detect a lump). She then told us that we should absolutely come back at least every six months to have a check-up. Turns out it is a Fibroadenoma (Click on the name to find out more), it is benign.

Please, if you ever detect a lump, go and check it out! Do not diagnose yourself!

Have you posted your 'No make-up selfie'?

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