It is October which many celebrate as Breast Cancer Awareness month.
I was diagnosed almost a year ago with breast cancer and am happy to report I am now cancer free. The whole "Think Pink"and the pink ribbons have a whole new meaning to me now, but it has always been a positive one.
I say this as I have read, heard and spoken with several people who get offended about "all the pink" and say it has become too commercialized and the meaning is lost. I respect others opinions but I do not agree. I think it is raising awareness and bringing it to others attention.
Prior to being diagnosed, I used to always buy things with the pink ribbon on them given the choice- I knew they didn't give 100% of the proceeds but I knew they gave something and I was more than happy to do it.
I have several friends and family members who have had cancer and I have always been supportive of any and all efforts to boost awareness and support of any and all cancers.
I personally went to MD Anderson in Houston and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the surgeons, plastic surgeons, nurses and staff there. I have friends that were recipients of financial help through the Susan G. Komen foundation, which without this help would not have been able to afford the biopsies. Locally here in Austin, there is the BCRC which is another great resource.
It always blows me away when people say they have not had a mammogram "cause it hurts too much". Really? Try the alternative. It is about 5 minutes of discomfort. That's it. I don't get it.
Anyway, I put together a collection of pink flowers that I love- yes, I love pink. Always have, always will and the "Think Pink" campaign just gives me more reasons to do so!
Happy October!!
