Actress and breast cancer survivor Cynthia Nixon once said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. So the only thing to really be afraid of is if you don’t go get your mammograms.” Fear, like people, comes in many different forms. Every person has different beliefs and different opinions, and with that comes different fears. Some people are afraid of snakes and spiders, while others are scared of heights. However, fears, like beliefs and opinions, are not all about an individual. Other people in your life can influence your beliefs, opinions, and fears. This can all be compared to the 50% of US women ages 40-85 that do not get their annual mammograms due to fear, false information, and trustworthy organizations giving
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However, they can be resolved, and many things are currently being done to make this happen. One solution was done by Good Morning America reporter Amy Robach. When Robach turned 40, she got her first mammogram done on the show in order to spread awareness about the importance of the test. Unfortunately, Robach found out from this mammogram that she had breast cancer. This was a devastating experience for Robach, but some positivity did come out of it. Being tested publicly allowed for Robach to reach more people about the issue. Also, having someone in the public eye get tested may encourage more women to get a mammogram, and having Robach get diagnosed shows that anyone, even a celebrity, can get breast cancer. I think this was a great idea. Having someone in the public eye do more than speak about mammograms increases the seriousness of the issue, and having Robach be public with her diagnosis allowed her to get tons of support from her fans. However, my favorite part of this was Robach’s quote from when she announced her diagnosis: “There are no excuses, it is the difference between life and death” (“Amy Robach and the Importance of Annual Mammograms Starting at 40”). I love this simply because it is accurate. Every excuse for not getting a mammogram is nothing compared to what could happen by not being
However, they can be resolved, and many things are currently being done to make this happen. One solution was done by Good Morning America reporter Amy Robach. When Robach turned 40, she got her first mammogram done on the show in order to spread awareness about the importance of the test. Unfortunately, Robach found out from this mammogram that she had breast cancer. This was a devastating experience for Robach, but some positivity did come out of it. Being tested publicly allowed for Robach to reach more people about the issue. Also, having someone in the public eye get tested may encourage more women to get a mammogram, and having Robach get diagnosed shows that anyone, even a celebrity, can get breast cancer. I think this was a great idea. Having someone in the public eye do more than speak about mammograms increases the seriousness of the issue, and having Robach be public with her diagnosis allowed her to get tons of support from her fans. However, my favorite part of this was Robach’s quote from when she announced her diagnosis: “There are no excuses, it is the difference between life and death” (“Amy Robach and the Importance of Annual Mammograms Starting at 40”). I love this simply because it is accurate. Every excuse for not getting a mammogram is nothing compared to what could happen by not being