Wanda Sykes Quotes

I was actually very pleased that they let me do it, because I feel very deeply for breast cancer survivors. I don't have it, but it is in my family. I've always been very aware of it. I go for mammograms and checkups.

Since the fright of breast cancer hit our family, I have been surprised by how many people are dealing with breast cancer in their own family or with a loved one. One friend bluntly told me that she has been through it with her sister, her mom, and her grandmother, and all are healthy and mentally stronger because of the disease.

There can be life after breast cancer. The prerequisite is early detection.

With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer.

Both of my grandmothers were diagnosed with breast cancer - one is a survivor and one passed away.

Breast cancer is scary and no one understands that like another woman who has gone through it too.

I didn't know anything about breast cancer when I got it.

Every woman needs to know the facts. And the fact is, when it comes to breast cancer, every woman is at risk.

I feel that between my experience and my mother's, breast cancer is a little bit like someone who lives next door. I know what that person looks like and what their daily habits are.

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 13 and it was something we weren't really aware of as a family.

Women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer can learn a tremendous amount from women who have already been treated.

I grew up knowing the importance of breast cancer.

When I first came out about my breast cancer, I didn't want to talk about it, but I had to, because young women were getting it, and people weren't understanding that.

It was very clear that I had breast cancer. From a man's perspective, I'm thinking, 'Why me?'

I have experienced firsthand the tremendous impact breast cancer has on the women who fight it and the loved ones who support them. This is a disease that catches you unaware and, without the right resources, leaves you feeling frightened and alone.

I know there will be X amount of women being diagnosed. I love to say, You can get through it. You can.

My efforts to join the fight against breast cancer all began around the fact that women were getting short-changed in the medical arena.

Most breast cancer-related deaths can be prevented through simple and painless preventive measures. A late diagnosis can result in more serious, long-term consequences.

With breast cancer, it's all about detection. You have to educate young women and encourage them to do everything they have to do.

You can be diagnosed and treated early. And there is hope for the future.

I know so many people who have battled breast cancer and they didn't all make it.

As someone who has had cancer, I learned that you don't have to die. Look at me. Because of early detection, I'm fine. I'm cured. I'm well.

I do a lot of races for the cure for breast cancer.

I started realizing I could be an example for women to not just be aware of breast cancer but to act on it, to make an appointment, to give themselves an exam.

Breast cancer, whether I like it or not, is part of my family's story. That's why I am so passionate about raising awareness, because I have seen firsthand how it can impact others.