Staying Positive in Difficult Times
- Comedian Maz Jobrani lost his sister to stage 3 breast cancer in 2017.
- To keep positive during difficult times Jobrani exercises and watches old shows with his family.
- Jobrani created a documentary in memory of his sister, Mariam, titled Everything Must Change.
Read More"When you lose someone you love, someone who lived life to the fullest, the question is, 'How do we keep her alive?' It's through keeping her name alive." He says, “Given these crazy times I've been trying to stay sane by exercising. I try to run one day and walk the other day. Living in LA, when the air had not been polluted from fires, it's been calming.” We know getting out into nature is healthy for us, as is spending quality time with loved ones! He continues, “I have also been watching old TV shows with my family. We watched Ugly Betty and are now watching 30 Rock. Both fun shows to enjoy with the kids. Lastly, I've found ways to be productive by doing errands around the house and also doing some outdoor comedy shows, as well as online comedy shows.”When We’ve Lost Loved Ones
Jobrani told SurvivorNet in a previous interview what so many of us already know, that “cancer doesn't discriminate." He went on to say "When you lose someone you love, someone who lived life to the fullest, the question is, 'How do we keep her alive?' It's through keeping her name alive." Jobrani was the executive producer of a documentary about his sister’s life, as she battled stage 3 breast cancer. It’s the legacy of his beloved sister, who died in 2017, three months after post-production was completed.Breast Cancer Screening
Early detection is key in both finding and curing breast cancer, so it is important for women to screen themselves and get annual mammograms at the right age. Experts recommend that women conduct self-breast examinationincluding other surrounding areas such as the armpits, at least once a month. And if something doesn’t feel right, see a doctor.
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