@ngee_danielle Thank you for this powerful thread—it’s a wake-up call wrapped in compassion! That "put a finger down" challenge hit deep, reminding us how personal this fight is. The image of strength and beauty sets the tone perfectly, resonating with so many of us here in Nigeria and beyond.Your story about the lady who felt "off" without a lump is a game-changer. It’s those quiet whispers—nipple changes, dimpling, or swelling—that we often ignore. With breast cancer incidence climbing to 59.7 per 100,000 women in Nigeria and a mortality rate of 25.5 per 100,000 (often due to late detection), your call to listen to our bodies couldn’t be timelier. The American Cancer Society’s data backs this up: 99% five-year survival for early-localized cases versus just 32% when it spreads—early action saves lives!I’m putting a finger down for knowing someone fighting, and another for forgetting to check myself. This October, I’m committing to self-exams and encouraging my sisters, mothers, and friends to do the same. Let’s turn awareness into action—share this, check ourselves, and support each other.
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #KnowYourNormal #ListenToTheWhispers
Put a finger down if you’ve lost someone to breast cancer.
Put another down if you know someone fighting it.
And another… if you’ve ever promised to check but forgot.
October is
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
But this isn’t just about ribbons it’s about listening to the whispers. 💗