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Monday 27 October 2014

HAVE A FEEL !!!! ……….

October has been Breast Cancer Awareness month for quite a few years now but, this year, I haven't heard so much about it, so I thought that I give everyone a gentle reminder  { men as well as women } to get them out and have a little rummage around just to make sure that all's well in that area !!
















Just popped that one in to remind the men { …. and as a memory training course for me !!!! }






image 1: via pinterest Mario Testino, image 2: via crush cul de sac, image 3: via daily mail, image 4: via elephant journal, image 5: via night tattoo, image 6: via dustjacket attic, image 7: via soulstratum, image 8: via the star 

Jackie

47 comments:

  1. Such a great post! Fantastic photographs to highlight this horrible disease. Everyone knows someone who has suffered from breast cancer or is fighting breast cancer. Well done, Jane x

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    1. I think that it's always a good idea to give a reminder now and again. Thanks Jane. XXXX

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  2. Great post with such beautiful pictures. Everyone needs reminding. We all think it will never be ME !
    My niece like lots of women all over the world going through weeks of Chemo to treat breast cancer is not feeling too good this week, so I say a prayer for all of you, to help fight this awful disease.

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    1. Hi Barbara,
      So sorry to hear that your family has been touched by breast cancer. It sounds as if your niece has her family's support and I wish her well. XXXX

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  3. So good to remind us of it Jackie! I think everyone knows at least one or two friends who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Such a horrible disease! Hope they will find a cure for any form of cancer soon!!

    Madelief xox

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    1. If only they could Madelief ….. a little reminder is always a good idea I think. XXXX

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  4. Wonder what one can feel if one has implants?
    Just saying....

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    1. Luckliy, I don't know anyone who has ever had them because of a mastectomy but for people who have had their breast/breasts removed because of breast cancer, it's brilliant that we have that technology. XXXX

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  5. Now, I have to admit that I almost jumped at this invitation, but them I understood what it was all about. Only yesterday I invited my step-daughter to check me out for testicular cancer, but she declined. She was saying that most men are scared of checking themselves out. This may seem like a bad-taste post, but I really don't intend it to be (any more than usual).

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    1. I thought that I might reel you in with a few bare breasts Tom !!!! …. and I think that you are right to mention testicular cancer…… just one little reminder from someone can save a life so, have a little jiggle !!!! XXXX

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  6. Love your post....it is so good to talk About this...so important...love from me Ria....💚❤️💛💙💜

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    1. It is good to talk about it, isn't it Ria ? ….. Love from me !! XXXX

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  7. My brother in law had breast cancer - it's more common in men than we think.

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    1. You're right Elaine ……. male breast cancer isn't mentioned enough is it ? XXXX

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  8. wow, tolle bilder!!! auf dem 2. bild finde ich den bh schick!!! angie

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  9. I wrote this about a friend of mine who succumbed to breast cancer.

    ANNE-ELIZA HERBERT
    R.I.P.

    In a shop full of words
    silent and unspoken
    Titled books peer from shelves
    on whispering august readers

    A woman, child size
    stares at endless covers
    She with upturned hands
    gesticulates a nervous dream

    Her rigid thoughts outreached
    the type set print
    In silent sighs of pain

    Dark rimmed encased eyes
    betrayed her anguished breast
    A tender wounded thing.

    Her words when spoken
    were quiet and direct
    Friend is there a book
    that will teach me to relax?

    And now I read today
    in bold type
    “Anne -Eliza aged forty
    wife of John, mother of four
    Died relaxed in January”

    © MRL 1981

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    1. What a lovely tribute to Anne-Eliza, Heron. XXXX

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  10. Great, great, great post. This last comment, the poem just broke my heart. It's so important to have those exams. Thank you, J.

    Jane xx

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    1. I always have my mammogram Jane, even though they squash the life out of them !!!! XXXX

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  11. Thanks for the reminder, Jackie - which also reminds me I need a mammogram soon, too.
    I touched someone's boobs who recently had a boob job - she was very nice and didn't think I was being a weirdo, because I wasn't being a weirdo - I just wanted to see how they felt!

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  12. Hi Jackie,

    Thanks so much for reminding us of the importance of getting those yearly mammograms. I just had my check-up in September and all is well. My grandmother had breast cancer in both breasts and died at 75.

    I love that pretty bra with the bow...it is so sexy and the guy isn't too bad either. LOL

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    1. So sorry to hear about your Grandmother Kristie …… I think we all know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer be it family or friends. XXXX

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  13. Thank you for this reminder ! In October, is the month reserved for the women who have to take care of them.

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  14. That is just as important Christelle. XXXX

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  15. It's good to be reminded in your usual stylish way, Jacqueline!

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  16. Love he message Jackie and the images too

    Helenx

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    1. Thanks Helen …. a serious message with a bit of pretty ! XXXX

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  17. What a lovely way to post a very important message.xx

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    1. You're right Deb …. a very important message. XXXX

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  18. Dear Jackie, a very important reminder for every adult - thank you! (Of course Tom would fly on it :-)

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  19. Hi Britta …… it's good to be reminded now and again, isn't it ? …… and, Tom didn't fail me, did he ?!! I could have put a bet on it !!!! …. bless his cotton socks. XXXX

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  20. Great post reminder . . . and "the make" too!

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    1. There hasn't been as much publicity for breast cancer month in the UK this year Lynne so, I thought I'd just do a quick post. XXXX

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  21. Thank you for the reminder, Jackie...and beautifully said too ;) xx

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    1. Always good to be reminded, isn't it Catherine ? XXXX

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  22. Lovely post Jackie, great that you've included men too, numbers of men diagnosed are rising.....TLC, Touch, Look, Check! Xx

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  23. Yes, you're right ….. men tend to get forgotten. XXXX

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  24. Beautiful and informative...
    Jackie...I just noticed that my mouse makes the snowflakes move...Magic!

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  25. Yes Cynthia …… pretty, magical fairy snowflakes from your mouse !!!!!! These little things please me !!!!! XXXX

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  26. A good reminder with nice photos. Thank you! xx

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  27. We really need to hear and get this message out so we can save our pretty bits! (and lives) Here across the pond men everywhere have been wearing pink for breast cancer awareness. Lives being saved I'm sure because of it all. I love the pics as always!!!
    much love...

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    1. Your so right June and it's brilliant that the men are joining in, isn't it ? XXXX

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