Understanding breast cancer and how to live with and fight it is one of the biggest steps you can take on the road to wellness and an early detection plan can significantly increase your chances of survival.

The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens annual breast cancer awareness meeting began on Thursday, October 6 at the Bodden Town Primary School hall. Operating under the theme “Education, the road to wellness” the campaign aims to enlighten women and men about breast cancer throughout Grand Cayman.

Dr Lynn Dawber of the International Medical Group at Pasadora Place was the guest presenter for the evening.

In her presentation, she outlined the anatomy of the breast and explained the changes that occur if the breast becomes cancerous.

She also reiterated “women can get cancer at any age so it is important that all become proactive and get tested regardless of family history and any other misconceptions”.

’Mammography is still the best procedure for assessing the breast since it is capable of finding even the smallest tumors” she further explained to the attentive group of women.

However, she encouraged them to also practice breast self-examination at home beginning on the tenth (10) day after the period has started.

The process of self-examination will help a woman to be alert for small changes that can occur indicating the onset of cancer. A vibrant discussion among the ladies and Dr Dawber culminated the presentation.

The guests were treated to snacks and over twenty five mammogram vouchers were handed out.

The Breast Cancer Awareness meetings will continue in all districts throughout the month of October. For additional information please visit the website at www. LCTGbreastcancerawareness.com