Celebrating Elizabeth Edwards...July 3, 1949 – December 7, 2010

As we are all aware Elizabeth Edwards lost her battle with breast cancer on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at the young age of 61. Elizabeth was the wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards. But this is not the only thing that defined who she was. Elizabeth was many things to many people: a mother, cancer survivor, an writer as well. Having written two best-selling books, "Resilience" and "Saving Grazes," about her battle with cancer and the separation from her husband she was an advocate for many around the world.

On Monday, Elizabeth released a statement on her Facebook page that read "The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And, yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human."

Elizabeth Edwards...you will be missed!

Breast Cancer Facts

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, after skin cancer.
• Approximately 1 in almost every 8 women (13.4%) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer-- and is the leading cause of cancer death among women ages 35 to 54.
• Only 5% to 10% of breast cancers occur in women with a clearly defined genetic predisposition for the disease. The majority of breast cancer cases are "sporadic," meaning there is no direct family history of the disease. The risk for developing breast cancer increases as a woman ages.

Symptoms for Brest Cancer

• Lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists through the menstrual cycle.
• A mass or lump, which may feel as small as a pea.
• A change in the size, shape, or contour of the breast.
• A blood-stained or clear fluid discharge from the nipple.
• A change in the feel or appearance of the skin on the breast or nipple (dimpled, puckered, scaly, or inflamed).
• Redness of the skin on the breast or nipple.
• A change in shape or position of the nipple
• An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast.
• A marble-like hardened area under the skin.

Self Examination Guide