These are a few of the hats you'll find at a Woman's Place. The shop is located on State Street (behind Rural King) in Lafayette. It is a store that caters to breast cancer survivors. You'll find lots of pink and 'pretties' inside. The shop sells wigs, prostetic breasts, and other items. Tracie Bedwell is the store owner. She is a cancer survivor herself. It is a place where you hope you never have to go. But, if you or a loved one is in that situation, it's nice to know it's there.
It seems I know more and more women with breast cancer. The American Cancer Soceity says the chance of dying from breast cancer is 1 in 35. Breast cancer death rates are going down. This is probably the result of finding the cancer earlier and improved treatments.
October is breast cancer awareness month. It means reminding the women in your life to get a mamogram. If there is a family history of cancer, get a mamogram by age 35. If not, women need to start at age 40. For more information, talk to your doctor or go to the American Cancer Society website.
