One thing I love about writing a blog is having the opportunity to share my space from time to time in order to share the stories of others. This is why I’m so pleased to feature friend and fellow advocate, Suzzann Cummings, in today’s guest post. Suzzann shares what it’s like for her living with …
Awareness
Another October has ended. The crescendo of pink has lessened for the time being anyway. Some people are happy about Pinktober coming to a close and you could almost hear the collective sigh of relief as the end couldn’t come soon enough for them. Some are probably counting the extra dollars their pink displays did …
Where’s the feminism in the breast cancer awareness? I keep wondering about this question and so does Lisa Valentine, the author of today’s guest post. Are you wondering too? Please read Lisa’s well-articulated thoughts about feminism, breast cancer and more. Lisa’s words will get you thinking. You’ll find her bio at the end of this post.
I want to begin this post by saying I do support the work of the American Cancer Society. I really do. I’ve donated to them for years. I had direct contact with them during my breast cancer treatment. I’m grateful for the wonderful work they do day in and day out. The intent of this …
October 13th is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. I’m passionate about raising awareness about metastatic breast cancer. For me it’s very personal. I lost my mother to metastatic breast cancer in 2008. I lost my friend Rachel earlier this year. I’ve lost others I care about as well. Sadly, I’m not alone. Many of …