One of our team members shares her breast cancer story: 10 years ago, my whole world changed. I was about to turn 40 and was feeling great, as matter of fact better than I ever felt! I was running, going to the gym, in the best shape I had ever been in, so when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, you can imagine how shocked I was! I thought how? How could the healthiest person of all my friends have breast cancer? I eat organic foods, I barely drink, I hardly ever eat meat, how? I had gone for a mammogram because I thought I had felt a lump. That lump was not cancer, it turns out my cancer was a multi focal type, NOT a lump. So I could not have surgery alone and be done with it. I had the standard biopsy, followed by lumpectomy, and lymph node dissection which turned out to be positive. So at stage 11b with a mastectomy and chemo in my future and possible radiation, I set off on my cancer journey. I had my left breast mastectomy with chemo before my 40 th birthday. I celebrated my day sick, bald and heavier than I have ever been, thanks to the steroids that go along with chemo! However I did get through that terrible time, just like many women before me, and sadly, many to follow. When I heard that Hear MD was teaming up with Oticon to support Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Coalition with every sale of Opn hearing aids, I had to share my story. It is so important to me that we find a cure and end Breast Cancer! The National Breast Cancer Foundation set a date to end breast cancer and find a cure by 2020. So if Advanced ENT /HearMD can help the cause, I say let’s do it!

Broz, Author at HearMD

Q: Don’t Cut Your Hearing Short

Summer is now in full swing which often means more time outside, maybe even spending your Saturday doing yard work. While a chore like mowing the lawn may seem common and harmless, the loud sounds produced by a lawn mower can be dangerous to your ears and should not be taken lightly. Sound is measured in decibels. Anything over 85 dB (like heavy traffic) can cause damage after eight hours. Sounds over 100 dB (like a motorcycle or loud speakers) can cause damage after 15 minutes. And sounds over 120 dB (a jackhammer) can cause immediate damage. A gas-powered lawn mower clocks in around 100 dB . If you use this tool for longer than 15 minutes without any hearing protection, you could permanently damage your hearing . While it would be easy to let your grass grow out of control, or pay for a lawn mowing service, there is a very simple solution. Earplugs. Disposable earplugs made of foam or silicone are readily available and can help you block the potentially damaging loud sounds. Custom ear protection crafted from ear-molds will perfectly fit the unique contours of your ears, guaranteeing a snug, proper fit and dependable protection. If you plan to keep up your curb appeal and mow your lawn regularly, be sure to protect your ears to ensure you hear every compliment your lawn attracts. For more information on how to protect yourself from potentially harmful sound this summer, visit HearMDllc.com or call us at 856-602-4200.

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