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Just Ask! Help Others and Win a Flip

March 9, 2011 by Erica

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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The thought of cancer is scary. The thought of breast or ovarian cancer, especially when related to someone who has suffered from either, is even scarier. However, there is a test that could warn you about your chances of getting cancer, helping you to make better informed health care decisions.

BRACAnalysis® is a test for individuals thought to be at high risk for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer because of a personal and/or family history of breast or ovarian cancer. BRACAnalysis® detects mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, the gene mutations that are responsible for the vast majority of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

It is one little test that could give you a chance to keep making memories with the people you love. Do you have a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer? Just Ask! Ask that question of yourself, your family, friends and doctor. Take the test and spread the word to others who may benefit from it.

JustAsk! is trying to get the word out about this very important test. Right now for every 1 like they receive at their Facebook fan page, $1.00 will be donated for testing/screening for women who otherwise would not be able to afford it (up to $25,000).

It takes one second to like a fan page. Imagine the world of difference you could make! Not only will your “like” help support this important cause, but it could also win you a great prize.

“Like” and Win

Once you “like” “JustAsk!, leave a comment below and let us know. Also feel free to share a story about a friend or family member who has dealt with breast or ovarian cancer.

We will choose one comment at random to win a Flip camera, to help you capture your memories!

We’ve even got a few extra ways for you to enter:

1. Share this tweet: Your “LIKE” = $1 for Breast/Ovarian Cancer http://on.fb.me/JustAskHBOC Get screened. #justask

2. Share a memory or a thought about someone you know who has battled Breast/Ovarian Cancer in the comments section.

3. You can even head over to TodaysMama.com and let them know that you “Liked” Just Ask and you’ll also be in the running for an iMac!

You have until Friday, March 18th to enter. We will select our winner on Saturday, March 19th.
This giveaway is open to both US and Canadian shipping addresses. Please see our site’s Terms and Conditions of Use.

Let’s get the word out about JustAsk! and the BRACAnalysis®.

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom contributing editor, Erica.

This is a paid post sponsored by TodaysMama.com.

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Erica has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom writing team since the summer of 2008. She is a mom to three little ones - Audrey (7), Isaiah (4) and Christian (3).

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74 Comments

  1. columbus ovi lawyers says

    February 9, 2022 at 7:43 am

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    Reply
  2. MageeMommy says

    April 1, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    I like Just Ask! on Facebook.

    and tweeted. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Stacy says

    March 30, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    I like JustAsk on Facebook
    as Stacy Oleskiewicz

    Reply
  4. Jennifer Harshman says

    March 24, 2011 at 1:53 am

    liked the page

    Reply
  5. Sam says

    March 18, 2011 at 12:05 am

    My best friend’s Aunt Helen had breast cancer and was taken far too soon. Aunt Helen was an amazing author with a heart of gold. My best friend and I did the Breast Cancer 3 Day in her honor/memory.

    Reply
  6. Sam says

    March 18, 2011 at 12:01 am

    I tweeted!

    Reply
  7. Sam says

    March 18, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I Like “JustAsk” on Facebook!

    Reply
  8. Idaho Jill says

    March 17, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/#!/idahojill/status/48524106789949441

    Reply
  9. Idaho Jill says

    March 17, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    I like Just Ask on FB – Idaho Jill. My MIL is a breast cancer survivor!

    Reply
  10. Katrina - says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    My good friend lost his wife to breast cancer. She was in her early 30s. In the same year, we lost a good friend who we had helped scrapbook her youngest daughter’s life bc she didn’t have the energy after treatments.

    Reply
  11. Katrina - says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    http://twitter.com/craftsbykatie/statuses/48171260563304448

    Reply
  12. Katrina - says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    I liked Just Ask on Facebook.

    Reply
  13. Debby says

    March 16, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    This test would be so wonderful and could save so many lives. I hope the insurance companies will begin to pay for the testing since it would save them money in the long run. Get the test if you can, please it may save your life.

    Reply
  14. Cathy Moore says

    March 15, 2011 at 7:06 am

    My comment that I will share is that my mother is a 2 time breast and 1 time ovarian cancer survivor. We also both have been tested for the gene.

    Reply
  15. Cathy Moore says

    March 15, 2011 at 7:04 am

    I “liked” Justask on Facebook!

    Reply
  16. Kristi Duncan says

    March 14, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    I like them on facebook. This is very close to home. My mother had breast cancer – my grandmother died of ovarian cancer before I was born. After my mother passed I went to a cancer risk specialist who was going to analyze my risk of getting cancer. I couldn’t afford to get the Braca test at the time and now I guess I NEED to go back. I think that insurance might pay for it now. I need to do this for my children! I”ve always thought it was not a if, but when for me.

    Reply
  17. Rebekah E. says

    March 14, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    I like Just Ask on Facebook.

    Reply
  18. HappyMomC says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    My boss and friend had breast cancer and came through it beautifully! She is now cancer free for 3 years!

    Reply
  19. HappyMomC says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    http://twitter.com/#!/HappyMomC/status/47342050500280320

    Reply
  20. HappyMomC says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    I like “JustAsk!, as Happy MomC on FB.

    My boss and friend had breast cancer and came through it beautifully! She is a true source of inspiration to others. I really look up to her, she is a woman on faith, love and she just has so much to give. This is a great cause! Thank you.

    Reply
  21. Megan Montgomery says

    March 14, 2011 at 11:32 am

    My mom is a breast cancer survivor. She’s been cancer free for nearly 8 years and counting!

    Reply
  22. Megan Montgomery says

    March 14, 2011 at 11:30 am

    I like Just Ask! on Facebook.

    Reply
  23. lorah derryberry says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    My friend is a breast cancer survivor, she is one of the most beautiful and strong woman i know!

    Reply
  24. MIchelle Mears-Gerst says

    March 12, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    I had one ovary removed when I was 18 and was lucky to have still have one child…however I am currently feeling symptons on my remaining ovary and I am afraid to get tested…after reading this article I am feeling braver about going in for a test so I can make sure I am around fo watch my son grow up or save my ovary to have another child. Thanks for your article.

    Reply
  25. Jennifer C. says

    March 11, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    I like Just Ask! on Facebook to honor my grandmother who is a 2 time survivor of breast cancer!

    Reply
  26. Gia Saulnier says

    March 11, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Liked it on facebook!

    Reply
  27. HedgeHogi says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:05 am

    I liked on FB! (Tearsa Keith)

    alholm.co at gmail dot com

    Reply
  28. Forgetfulone says

    March 10, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Just tweeted. http://twitter.com/#!/Forgetfulone/status/46057941396234241

    Reply
  29. Forgetfulone says

    March 10, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    My mom had lung cancer two years ago. Earlier this year, she had a complete mastectomy for breast cancer. Now, she has skin cancer cells on her knee. Cancer is scary and mean. I don’t know how mom just keeps going, but she does. She’s a trooper, and I love her. At the same time she was undergoing her mastectomy and chemo, my mother-in-law had a single mastectomy and went through radiation. Shortly after that, a blog friend and friend in real life (now) had an ovarian cancerous tumor removed. Too much cancer in this world!

    Reply
  30. Forgetfulone says

    March 10, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    I just “liked” Just Ask on facebook. Forgetfulone Dee.

    Reply
  31. Christine Jensen says

    March 10, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/stickyprints/status/46051756496527361

    Reply
  32. Christine Jensen says

    March 10, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    I liked the page!

    Reply
  33. shelly says

    March 10, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    I liked Just ask on facebook. My sister passed away from breast cancer when she was only 39 years old. She left behind two sweet children. I was unable to see her when she got sick because she lived so far away. I miss her very much!

    Reply
  34. Vickie Couturier says

    March 10, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    As a former GYN/office nurse,,,,I nagged my 2 best friends into going for a mammogram,,they each hadnt been for years,,,finally to shut me up they went,an BOTH had breast cancer! an ended up with Chemo an having mastectomy’s ,,,thats been 12 yrs ago an they are both alive an well,,,,,,I for one am glad I nagged them into going

    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

    Reply
  35. Vickie Couturier says

    March 10, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/vickiecouturier/status/45967897557868544
    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

    Reply
  36. Vickie Couturier says

    March 10, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    I “like” “JustAsk on facebook
    vickiecouturier
    vlbelk(at)htomail.com

    Reply
  37. Didi says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/Sienna337/status/45931441003048960
    vmat (a) aol dot com

    Reply
  38. Didi says

    March 10, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Liked on facebook I have a friend that just recently had a cancer scare. Didi Matregrano
    vmat (a) aold dot com

    Reply
  39. Debby says

    March 10, 2011 at 12:46 pm

    I would urge everybody that has had cancer in their family to have this test. My insurance unfortunatley will not pay for me to have it. I can’t afford it but I am hoping soon my insurance company will allow this BracAnalysis. It could save so many lives.

    Reply
  40. Anne says

    March 10, 2011 at 9:52 am

    My grandmother had breast cancer twice – and survived both times.

    Reply
  41. Anne says

    March 10, 2011 at 9:50 am

    I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly) of just ask

    Reply
  42. Kathy Stevenson says

    March 10, 2011 at 7:58 am

    http://twitter.com/#!/kathybillsteven/status/45830863774154752

    Reply
  43. Kathy Stevenson says

    March 10, 2011 at 7:55 am

    I like JustAsk! on FB. Kathy Bill Stevenson

    Reply
  44. CaroleM says

    March 10, 2011 at 12:41 am

    I like Just Ask! On facebook. My best friend recently had a breast cancer scare. So we know how important early detection is!

    Reply
  45. tennille says

    March 10, 2011 at 12:33 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/#!/ciefsmommy/status/45718480422572033

    Reply
  46. tennille says

    March 10, 2011 at 12:32 am

    I liked Just Ask-thanks for supporting such a great cause

    Reply
  47. Heidi says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    I “liked” Just Ask! of FB. I’m pleased to hear about this. I lost my best friend to ovarian cancer last year. She fought the battle for 8 months. This past Saturday was the one-year anniversary of her passing. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss her.
    I’m glad to see that research is being done to detect these awful cancers early, and possibly prevent them.
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  48. morninglightmama says

    March 9, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    I liked the page on FB, and I’m really interested in this movement. I have had several great-aunts pass away from breast cancer, and my youngest aunt was diagnosed with it in both breasts before she was 40! Thankfully she received her diagnosis and treatment early enough, and she’s been cancer free for over 5 years now.

    Reply
  49. Webly says

    March 9, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    I like “Just Ask” Facebook page and for the first time sharing my first experience with Ovarian Cancer in my family. My grandmother recently died of Ovarian Cancer. Had we known about it, she would still be here. We didn’t know about her illness because she kept her discomforts to herself. She is from Haiti so going to a doctor for screenings to her was never important unless she was in severe pain. My aunts tried to get her to see a doctor and do a physical and see an OBGYN every time she comes to the US but she always refused and said she was fine and did not need to see a doctor.

    Fast forward a couple of month after she went back to Haiti. Her health rapidly declined and she was bleeding. Finally, she agreed to see an OBGYN who told my mom that the cancer was too advanced and all we could do was to make her comfortable and help her manage the pain. 1 week later she was bed-ridden and 1 week after that she died. She died in peace because we prayed for her and she found peace with her dying before it happened.

    Cancer is real but for many of us there are things we can do to prevent certain forms of cancer.

    Reply
  50. Shondra says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    I “liked” Just Ask on FB.

    Reply
  51. Kelly Ann T. says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    My aunt is a Breast Cancer survivor and she has such a great attitude

    Reply
  52. Shondra says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    I tweeted. (@Shondra_W)

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    ([email protected])

    Reply
  53. Kelly Ann T. says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/cstironkat/status/45595871374622720

    Reply
  54. Kelly Ann T. says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    I liked Just Ask! on facebook (Kelly Ann T)

    Reply
  55. Shelagh P says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    I like Just Ask on Facebook.

    Reply
  56. MamaRobinJ says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    My story: My mom had ovarian cancer about 6 years ago. It was a horrible experience for all of us, especially her, but she has emerged stronger for it. Very inspiring.

    Reply
  57. MamaRobinJ says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Tweeted as well: http://twitter.com/#!/MamaRobinJ/status/45579545784500224

    Reply
  58. MamaRobinJ says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    Liked on FB. Thanks for letting me know.

    Reply
  59. Debby says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    My sister died from ovarian cancer and my insurance will not cover the BrackAnalysis test. I hope insurance companies will realize it would save them a lot of money if they allowed for testing, and not when somebody actually gets cancer. I know the test could not be as expensive as cancer treatments. I would love to spread the word!!!!! Thanks Ladies

    Reply
  60. Lachelle says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    I “liked” on Facebook. I lost my mother to breast cancer almost 6 years ago when she was only 48 years old, her mom had breast cancer as well as my grandma’s sisters. I’ve never been tested for the gene but am curious about it since it seems like it runs in my family!

    Reply
  61. MaryEllen Bream says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    My grandmother passed away from ovarian cancer, and it was hardest to watch my mom have to go through losing her mother. I hope that won’t be me someday.

    Reply
  62. MaryEllen Bream says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I liked the FB page. My grandmother passed away from ovarian cancer.

    Reply
  63. Sarah says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/smallslice/status/45561553654775808

    Reply
  64. Sarah says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    I like Just Ask on FB. Sarah Louise

    Reply
  65. Thao says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    http://twitter.com/#!/twinpowells/status/45552237224804352

    Reply
  66. Thao says

    March 9, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    I like JustAsk on FB.

    Reply
  67. Danyelle says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    I like them on facebook.

    Reply
  68. Heather Belden says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    I Have had a large amount of Family Members Die from Various forms of Cancer,My Aunt was one who had breast cancer it was not detected early enough to save her Life.

    Reply
  69. Susan Wilder says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    Also, joined on GFC.

    Reply
  70. Susan Wilder says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Liked on FB under Susan D’Alesandro Wilder, also subscribed to your email. [email protected]

    Reply
  71. Melanie says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    I liked Just Ask on facebook.

    Reply
  72. Annie Y says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:35 pm

    I also have multiple friends and family members who have battled breast cancer including my own scare a few years ago.

    Reply
  73. Annie Y says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    http://twitter.com/#!/Anne54304/status/45552156979380224
    I tweeted

    Reply
  74. Annie Y says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    I liked on FB.
    I have a very close girlfriend who suffered from ovarian cancer and had a full hysterectomy at the age of 25. I am dedicated to spreading the word about cancer awareness.

    Reply

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