^{In Holland 1 in 9 women get breast cancer, in the UK this is 1 in 10. This is a lot actually when you think about it. And how many women actually check their breasts every month? And why only talking about women, men can get breast cancer as well. From 10 people getting breast cancer, 1 is male!
If you can find cancer in an early stage by touching your own breasts for 5 minutes every month, why wouldn't you? We're talking about cancer here. So, come on women; just check yourself.}

"Breast cancer is a complex disease, with many different forms and treatments. Everyday we are finding out more about cancer - how to detect it early, what treatments are available and most importantly, how to cure it. As in all cases, the earlier a cancer is found the more chance there is of a complete recovery.

(...)

You should check your breasts monthly from the age of 18. Many womens’ breasts change before their period. They may feel lumpy or tender and then feel soft immediately afterwards, so this is a good time to check your breasts. After the menopause breasts tend to feel soft and less lumpy." ^{(quote from HomeHealth.uk)}

Sites that show you how you should check your breasts (and more info):
Familydoctor.org
Nationalbreastcancer.org

So women, if you haven't done it already;
Start touching yourself!

"Guys - How to check yourself?"

Risk Factors

The research on predisposing factors for testicular cancer is rather thin, but there are a few variables that might change your odds of developing a malignancy, such as age, ethnicity, and personal and family histories.

Being Young. Believe it or not, the older you are, the less likely it is that you'll develop a testicular malignancy. Call it a trade-off for having to worry about prostate or colon cancer, but men over 40 are pretty much off the hook.

Being White. Caucasians have a 4.5 times greater incidence of testicular cancer than African Americans. White men may not be able to jump, but they'd better learn how to perform a TSE.

Being Born Unlucky. Guys who had developmental problems in their youth, such as an undescended testicle or an infection resulting in testicular atrophy, are also more likely to develop testicular cancer than your average Joe.

Being Related. If you're dad had testicular cancer, there is some evidence that you're more likely to develop a tumor, too. Here's where it gets weird: The papers say that you're at an increased risk for cancer in the opposite testicle. In other words, if pop had a malignancy in his right testicle, you'll want to keep tabs on your left one.

Being John Malkovich. We're just kidding, John. But you might one to perform one anyway.

There are a lot of links on the internet about breast cancer, testicular cancer and cancer in general, but these were the ones I've used for this journal;

Breast cancer:
Familydoctor.org
Nationalbreastcancer.org

Testicular cancer:
Soyouwanna.com

I made some stamps to put in your journal. A guide on how to put those in your journal can be found with the two deviations:
(click on the stamp to go to the deviation)

Male version (blue stamp)

Female version (pink stamp)