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I wonder how taylor felt re-recording all too well after fans changed the meaning of the song for her and after learning that love is, in fact, golden like daylight

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i hate sharing the grocery store with other people why can’t they just wait outside until i’m done i want to enjoy my hobby of going to the grocery store

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Why do you think the fandom underrates lover?

because their ears don’t work

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if anyone ever tells me that i have bewitched them body and soul, i would ardently fall in love with them

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y'all: i love wearing baggy clothes that don't show my form and being completely shapeless!

also y'all: get uncomfortable around muslim women wearing an abaya/jilbab/other loose clothes that do the SAME THING

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in 7 years its going to be the 20s again so we can bring back swing music and the aesthetics of that era but keep modern values who’s with me

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Here's what you need to know about breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Planned Parenthood health centers provide thousands of clinical breast exams each year. Here are the answers to common questions we get about breast cancer, getting screened, and when to get a mammogram. 

What’s breast cancer?

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. More than 240,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the U.S. It develops when cells in your breast grow out of control and form tumors. Breast cancer can also spread to other parts of your body. So it’s important to get regular checkups and cancer screenings. 

Anyone can get breast cancer, but there are some things that can increase your risk:

being a cisgender woman

inherited mutations to genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) that are related to breast cancer

being more than 50 years old

having a blood relative who has had breast or ovarian cancer

You have the power to keep your breasts healthy. While certain breast cancer risks can’t be controlled, like your age or having a family history of breast cancer, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk:

Exercise regularly.

Maintain a healthy weight.

Don’t smoke cigarettes.

Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.

If you can, breastfeed your baby.

What happens if I find a lump? 

Don’t panic. Lots of people have breasts that are just normally lumpy, and other things besides cancer can cause lumps. Other possible signs of breast cancer include:

Swelling in your breast

Dimples in the skin of your breast

Pain in your breast or nipple

Nipples that turn inward instead of sticking out

Skin on your breast or nipple that’s red, flaky, scaly, or thicker than normal

Discharge or blood coming out of your nipple

When should I go get a breast cancer screening? 

Breast cancer screenings are based on both your age and your risk level. Talk with your nurse or doctor to figure out how often you should receive breast cancer screenings. Generally, you should get a breast exam every 1 to 3 years in your 20s and 30s, and then every year after you turn 40. They often happen as part of a wellness visit. You should get a mammogram every 1 to 2 years after you turn 40. Screenings and mammograms are important because they can help find cancer earlier, when it’s easier to treat. 

What happens during a breast cancer screening?

During a breast cancer screening, your nurse or doctor will check your breasts for any possible signs of breast cancer or other breast problems. You’ll undress above the waist so that your doctor or nurse can look at both of your breasts to see their shape, size, and the texture of your skin. They’ll feel your breasts with the tips of their fingers to check if there are any lumps and to see if anything feels out of the ordinary. They’ll start with one breast and then do the other, including both nipples, and also check your armpits.

If an abnormality is found during your breast exam, you may need to get a mammogram or other specialized diagnostic tests. Your local Planned Parenthood health center can help you get follow-up care from specialists.

What happens during a mammogram?

Mammograms take place If you’re over 40 or referred by your doctor or nurse. You’ll undress above the waist and a technician will provide you with a wrap to cover-up. You’ll then stand in front of a special X-ray machine. One at a time, you’ll put each breast on a plastic platform, and the technician will lower a plastic plate that presses down on your breast. After the tests are done, your doctor or nurse will follow up with the results and assist in any next steps.

Can I get a mammogram at my local Planned Parenthood Health Center?

Planned Parenthood health centers provide clinical breast exams, and like most primary care doctors and ob-gyns, Planned Parenthood health centers refer patients for mammograms and other specialized diagnostic tests. 

To learn more or to make an appointment for a breast cancer screening, visit our website. 

-Attia at Planned Parenthood 

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hey, it's breast cancer awareness month!

I would like to take a moment to recognize and give my utmost respect to every amazing survivors, every strong individuals who are still battling this disease, and to everyone whose lives were taken by it.

this is the first time I've ever participated in breast cancer awareness month. back in march, my family (including me) found out that my mother has breast cancer. it's something she had kept hidden for about six years, and it was not until she experienced breathing complications that she visits a doctor. what followed was a traumatizing stay in the icu and three eventful weeks in the hospital. she had just finished chemotherapy back in july, followed by a mastectomy. she's doing waaay better now, though she's still on a couple of medications. she's kicking cancer ass, one day at a time.

the experience changed me. you see, I love medical dramas. grey's, house, e.r.—you name it, I've probably watched it. but ever since my mother got her diagnosis, I haven't been able to watch any of those shows because some of the plots just hit a bit too close to home. what my family experienced in march also brought us closer together. I've learned not to hold any grudges against my family. I've learned to be more patient and forgiving.

this is not something I would like to experience again, but to say that it didn't give me anything good would be a lie. my prayers and thoughts are with everyone who are still fighting breast cancer. I wish all of you nothing but health and strength to carry on. <3

p.s. please forgive me if some of the things I wrote seems a bit self-centered :( my mother doesn't like talking about her ca.

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#CALL HIM OUT

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Enola Holmes it's the kind of movie that I would have loved to see when I was a 14 year old girl that loved chess, books, history and word games.

Instead, when I was that age, the only message that I saw in movies was that bookworm, smart and nerdy girls weren't relevant unless they changed who they were.

Young girls need more films like Enola Holmes.

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My loves.

from partners in chem lab to loving parents

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netflix cancelling I am not okay with this is my villain origin story

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Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD: September 24, 2013 - August 12, 2020.

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one last time.

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thomas jefferson and sally hemings did not have a forbidden romance as many historians like to say. sallywas thomas’s child sex slave and it’s time that people know the truth about our founding fathers.