The cancer few women know.

Overview

Before we start, let’s introduce ourselves.

I’m Leslie.

My name’s Miriam.

My name is Lupe.

I’m Tanni

Hi.  I’m Danny.  I’m here with my wife.

I’m Melanie.  I know someone with cancer, could you start by explaining what cancer is?

Good question. Please ask me any questions as we go along.  Let me explain what cancer is.  Cancer is a disease of the cells of your body.  Your body contains trillions of cells.  Cells are like building blocks for your body.  Cells with similar functions form groups within our bodies. Cells and groups of cells, keep your body functioning smoothly.

Every day, old cells are dying, and new ones are replacing them.  Your body makes new cells when one cell makes identical copies of itself.  Sometimes a cell makes a mistake when it copies itself and produces a damaged cell.  These damaged cells can divide very rapidly and create a group of damaged cells called a tumor.  These cells can break away and create tumors in other areas of the body.  If the growth of these numerous tumors is not controlled, it can cause death.  Death is caused by the tumors interfering with the body’s normal functioning.