PINK Everywhere
This year was my 2 year anniversary.I got away from wearing my pink bracelet everyday.Suddenly didn't want it out there.Want to be more private about it.I had a lumpectomy and happy with my dx DCIS Stage 0 but want to move on. I'll do everything to support bc though. Its just been rough and now I want to put it behind me.Do all I can to keep it from coming back and live my life to the fullest. Even though I've decided this I am so overwhelmed about how wonderful everyone is who is supporting this cause. Don't know how it is in other towns but just out of sight around here.
Lynn Smith
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I read an article just the other day that about $6 billion or so is spent annually on pink while the National Cancer Institue's entire budget for a year is around $5 billion!!!
* http://www.mcall.com/health/breastcancer/mc-allentown-breast-cancer-fundraising-20111001,0,5262256.story
Not so much pink events hereabouts generally speaking. But last year the hospital had a big event that was especially nice. They invited every breast cancer patient they ever had to a party. An RSVP party at that! They served finger sandwiches with pink lemonade and all kinds of hors d'oeuvres. There were raffles and nearly everyone won something. Nice, expensive prizes too! Blu-ray players, $50 and $100 gift cards to Stater Bros and others, I won an enormous bath gift basket myself. We were handed little bags on the way in that had pink gloves, lip balm, one of those rubber bracelets and some other goodies. Also a scarf along with a cute nametag keepsake. And OMGosh, the cake was some strawberry confection that was oh so very scrumptious!! Oh, and we were waited on by the nurses and techs; they were incredibly attentive. LOL
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Pink Does Not Equate "Cure"jendrey said:...
I read an article just the other day that about $6 billion or so is spent annually on pink while the National Cancer Institue's entire budget for a year is around $5 billion!!!
* http://www.mcall.com/health/breastcancer/mc-allentown-breast-cancer-fundraising-20111001,0,5262256.story
Not so much pink events hereabouts generally speaking. But last year the hospital had a big event that was especially nice. They invited every breast cancer patient they ever had to a party. An RSVP party at that! They served finger sandwiches with pink lemonade and all kinds of hors d'oeuvres. There were raffles and nearly everyone won something. Nice, expensive prizes too! Blu-ray players, $50 and $100 gift cards to Stater Bros and others, I won an enormous bath gift basket myself. We were handed little bags on the way in that had pink gloves, lip balm, one of those rubber bracelets and some other goodies. Also a scarf along with a cute nametag keepsake. And OMGosh, the cake was some strawberry confection that was oh so very scrumptious!! Oh, and we were waited on by the nurses and techs; they were incredibly attentive. LOL
Your right and where does all this pink get us? One would think breast cancer is some sort of celebration instead of remaining the deadly disease that it is. The death rate has not change and only around 200 scientists work on finding the why in metastasis; as those who fund want to see a quick success for their portfolio.
40,000 women and men will die this year of this disease and that is not something to celebrate! There is no cure and there isn't even one around the corner. Only a hope of one.
I don't see why we need to see pink everywhere. I went grocery shopping last weekend and there were cookies and cup cakes with the pink ribbon frosting all over them. Do I need a reminder every time I shop that I have stage IV cancer? No other cancer is in your face every day in a Month. Awareness, what planet do people live on that are not aware? Prevention, they don't know the cause, so how can you prevent? Early detection may work for some but 25% will morphed to stage IV. Hardly something to celebrate.
Six billion raised on behalf of breast cancer and a good portion lines the pockets of individuals.
Off my soap box.
Doris0 -
My hubby and I had this conversation last night
We were discussing all of the BC awareness events going on and discussing the pros and cons.
I told him I was one of the "cool kids" this month....pretty ironic when you look at it.
Just have to pray that some good comes of all the hype, more free mammos and tretment for the uninsured and the really big one, THE CURE.
Again this year it will feel like October is a REALLY long month,
Jennifer0 -
Glad to see so much pinkSIROD said:Pink Does Not Equate "Cure"
Your right and where does all this pink get us? One would think breast cancer is some sort of celebration instead of remaining the deadly disease that it is. The death rate has not change and only around 200 scientists work on finding the why in metastasis; as those who fund want to see a quick success for their portfolio.
40,000 women and men will die this year of this disease and that is not something to celebrate! There is no cure and there isn't even one around the corner. Only a hope of one.
I don't see why we need to see pink everywhere. I went grocery shopping last weekend and there were cookies and cup cakes with the pink ribbon frosting all over them. Do I need a reminder every time I shop that I have stage IV cancer? No other cancer is in your face every day in a Month. Awareness, what planet do people live on that are not aware? Prevention, they don't know the cause, so how can you prevent? Early detection may work for some but 25% will morphed to stage IV. Hardly something to celebrate.
Six billion raised on behalf of breast cancer and a good portion lines the pockets of individuals.
Off my soap box.
Doris
I never thought the fight would come to my door but it did. I want to see a cure for cancer but I really want to find a cure for breast cancer. If covering the month of October in pink helps to do that, go for it. My father's maternal grandmother died from breast cancer because she was too embarrassed to go tot he doctor. Look how far we've come. In those days all they did was remove the breast and send you on your way. We may not have a cure but we sure have better treatments than can save and extend lives. Perfect? NO! But it is better and drawing attention to the problem is a big part of that improvement. Early testing and diagnosis saves lives. I've never been a big fan of pink, prefer blue. BUT I'm wearing pink now and adding pink to my hair like many others to show support for those with bc. IF I had had a mammogram sooner my journey might have been different but there was supposedly little risk because there was no history in my mother's family and the couple lumps she found through the years were benign. Okay, I was only stage 2 but it's still been a hellish walk. If seeing pink everywhere gets more women for mammos and tests and self exams, I'll put up with it and join in. Sorry SIROD, I understand where you're coming from and hear you loud and clear, but have a different approach. 25% of women may morph to stage IV for that means 75% haven't. I'm coming down in favor of the 75%. Please don't take this personally! Ireally do understand where you're coming from. I used to get disgusted with all the pink and hype too. And there are plenty of things out there that deserve equal attention. I try to give those causes equal time and don't fault anyone who doesn't want to wear pink. I know there's a lot of profit-making going on, but there's a lot of companies out there donating to the cause. Not all money goes to research, true. But in this area much of the rest goes to help and support those with bc by providing resources, free or low cost care, transportation for treatment etc. One local restaurant takes at least 1 week a quarter and donates 10% of profit to a special cause. The money they gave to the local breasts care alliance has funded a special program for women with breast cancer and their spouses, sons, significant others, that helps the men to understand what those women are going through and how the men can help and support them. It may nothelp find a cure, but it helps women cope just a little better.
Okay, off my soap box now. Sorry for the rant. And SIROD, please don't take it personally! It wasn't meant that way at all but I felt I had to share a different point of view.0 -
Like many Warriors ... I so enjoyed October and allgrams2jc said:My hubby and I had this conversation last night
We were discussing all of the BC awareness events going on and discussing the pros and cons.
I told him I was one of the "cool kids" this month....pretty ironic when you look at it.
Just have to pray that some good comes of all the hype, more free mammos and tretment for the uninsured and the really big one, THE CURE.
Again this year it will feel like October is a REALLY long month,
Jennifer
it represented back in 2009 -- I slathered myself in 'PINK' .. gloves, purse, hats, scarves, shirts -- you name it, I wore it.
Fast forward to 2011 -- after living thru a breast cancer diagnosis, treatments, multiple surgeries .. I am over all the pink. I wished more of the monies raised selling all 'our' breast cancer pink merchandise -- would be donated to research, treatment options and preventive measures, but sadly it does not.
I now wear a necklace -- gold ribbon with a pink sapphire, a gift given to me by my dear husband. My necklace represents my own battle with breast cancer. I am very happy to discuss my personal journey to those that inquire.
I am delighted that Breast Cancer is upfront and center during the month of October . .. I wished Lady GaGa, Sting, or Oprah would put on a breast cancer 'research' concert or fund raiser -- and donate all proceeds to research --.
Just my humble opinion.
Vicki Sam0 -
Some things are just ridiculous....grams2jc said:My hubby and I had this conversation last night
We were discussing all of the BC awareness events going on and discussing the pros and cons.
I told him I was one of the "cool kids" this month....pretty ironic when you look at it.
Just have to pray that some good comes of all the hype, more free mammos and tretment for the uninsured and the really big one, THE CURE.
Again this year it will feel like October is a REALLY long month,
Jennifer
It's clear we all have different feelings about all this pink, and that's completely cool....but, no matter your thoughts on October, I think some things go so far as to be ridiculous:
We were grocery shopping last weekend, picked up a carton of Eggland's Best eggs, opened it to check the eggs, and there was a pink ribbon stamped on EVERY SINGLE EGG!
Now, I have no idea, maybe the Eggland's Best people are donating lots of money to breast cancer awareness (or maybe they're not) -- but it was just too weird to think of having a fridge full of Breast Cancer Awareness Eggs! We closed up the carton, put it back, and bought the store brand instead.
Traci0 -
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Maybe I should start new
Maybe I should start new topic...
but wondering with all this PINK talk...how do you know if any % of proceeds being donated to cancer society?
Denise0 -
look on tagsdisneyfan2008 said:Maybe I should start new
Maybe I should start new topic...
but wondering with all this PINK talk...how do you know if any % of proceeds being donated to cancer society?
Denise
on merchandise, check websites, or come right out and ask. Our local restaurant advertises the week they are donating - just got the email flier that this week 10% of profit will go to fund special cookbooks at the women's center, one is given to each women starting treatment for breast cancer and it contains recipes that are supposed to taste good during chemo and provide the right nutrients without taking a lot of time or work. I got one last year and it was great. I've checked out a couple items I've seen, like wine, and they post what % they give to breast cancer research. Some go ACS some Susan G. Koman. Just because it's pink doesn't mean they donate. Sometimes it's just "support" of awareness. Wish it had to be a donation but that's beyond anyone's control.0 -
Thanks...I just hope manyskipper54 said:look on tags
on merchandise, check websites, or come right out and ask. Our local restaurant advertises the week they are donating - just got the email flier that this week 10% of profit will go to fund special cookbooks at the women's center, one is given to each women starting treatment for breast cancer and it contains recipes that are supposed to taste good during chemo and provide the right nutrients without taking a lot of time or work. I got one last year and it was great. I've checked out a couple items I've seen, like wine, and they post what % they give to breast cancer research. Some go ACS some Susan G. Koman. Just because it's pink doesn't mean they donate. Sometimes it's just "support" of awareness. Wish it had to be a donation but that's beyond anyone's control.
Thanks...I just hope many are not COMING across like they are and NOT!
Denise0 -
VickiSamdisneyfan2008 said:Thanks...I just hope many
Thanks...I just hope many are not COMING across like they are and NOT!
Denise
In 2009 I was into it.After so many thinking I am doomed I am done. Few months ago stopped wearing my pink bracelet and pink ribbon necklace.Before then I Never took the bracelet off. About a month ago I was doing my community service work.A stone was out of my ring. A lady said "Let me take your ring and find a stone to put in it".My ring wouldn't come off.Anyway she came back with the most beautiful beaded bracelt with a very light pink stone and it's beautiful.I wear that bracelet now but doesn't look cancer related.I just want to be more private now about my dx.
As I mentioned above our paper is honoring all who have passed and all who have been dx and the year.My name won't be there.I don't want some people to see it.Like I said"I've become private".
I also wonder about what percentage goes for research.Also concerned about people who can't afford to have mammos.They shouldn't be denied.
Denise.Doesnt seem like there are alot of us dx with DCIS Stage 0.I consider myself lucky but still worry about having cancer period.
Lynn Smith0 -
I have a problem with this,
as so much is not going to bc research or otherwise. Less than 3% of all monies collected are going to advanced bc research. They can't find a cure if the money is not there for research. In the year 2011 there will be just under 250,000 new cases of bc, and bc will claim just under 40,000. This is in the United States alone, this is not world wide. So if all this pink is generating money for bc research, where is it going?
As many of you know as I have a problem with the bill boards on the I-15 corridor going through the city of Salt Lake stating that bc is 99. something percent curable. If this is the case, why is it claiming 40,000 in the U.S. this year alone?
I agree it is great that there is this awareness, but we need more than awareness, we need this money going to funding to really find a cure. We need independent research, not only research dependent on Pharmaceutical companies that are researching only the drugs that they will financially benefit from, rather than work on a cure.0 -
For Skipper - Pink Doesn't Mean Muchskipper54 said:Glad to see so much pink
I never thought the fight would come to my door but it did. I want to see a cure for cancer but I really want to find a cure for breast cancer. If covering the month of October in pink helps to do that, go for it. My father's maternal grandmother died from breast cancer because she was too embarrassed to go tot he doctor. Look how far we've come. In those days all they did was remove the breast and send you on your way. We may not have a cure but we sure have better treatments than can save and extend lives. Perfect? NO! But it is better and drawing attention to the problem is a big part of that improvement. Early testing and diagnosis saves lives. I've never been a big fan of pink, prefer blue. BUT I'm wearing pink now and adding pink to my hair like many others to show support for those with bc. IF I had had a mammogram sooner my journey might have been different but there was supposedly little risk because there was no history in my mother's family and the couple lumps she found through the years were benign. Okay, I was only stage 2 but it's still been a hellish walk. If seeing pink everywhere gets more women for mammos and tests and self exams, I'll put up with it and join in. Sorry SIROD, I understand where you're coming from and hear you loud and clear, but have a different approach. 25% of women may morph to stage IV for that means 75% haven't. I'm coming down in favor of the 75%. Please don't take this personally! Ireally do understand where you're coming from. I used to get disgusted with all the pink and hype too. And there are plenty of things out there that deserve equal attention. I try to give those causes equal time and don't fault anyone who doesn't want to wear pink. I know there's a lot of profit-making going on, but there's a lot of companies out there donating to the cause. Not all money goes to research, true. But in this area much of the rest goes to help and support those with bc by providing resources, free or low cost care, transportation for treatment etc. One local restaurant takes at least 1 week a quarter and donates 10% of profit to a special cause. The money they gave to the local breasts care alliance has funded a special program for women with breast cancer and their spouses, sons, significant others, that helps the men to understand what those women are going through and how the men can help and support them. It may nothelp find a cure, but it helps women cope just a little better.
Okay, off my soap box now. Sorry for the rant. And SIROD, please don't take it personally! It wasn't meant that way at all but I felt I had to share a different point of view.
Unfortunately covering the town and everything in the world pink does very little in helping find a cure. Six billion dollars a year raised for breast cancer and more than likely less than a quarter of that sum goes into research and even less in finding a cure for metastasis, (the stage that does kill).
When I said 25% of women morphed it was for early stages (0-1) regarding early detection. Those are statistics that you never hear about at all. 75% are not surviving, it is a lot higher than that percentage. Those who are diagnose at stage IV are not even included most numbers.
I don't take it personally, but you need to understand "That the Emperor has not clothes" by that I mean "Pink doesn’t mean much”. So many people with their hands out dress in pink, lining their pockets with green won’t add up to “Cure”.
Women have had cobalt treatment, a form of radiation for a long time which might include the time your great-grandmother had cancer. It was not just radical mastectomies back then. In the 1970’s they did take breast cancer out of the closet and they did make it possible for women to have more options. Strides have been made in treatments, the hormonal therapies, the her2 and more drugs have been added to the arsenal. Women stay alive a lot longer, quality of life, still much to be desired. The end results still remains the same, statistics haven’t changed much for all the hype with the pink ribbons and etc.
Early testing and diagnose doesn’t always save lives, another fallacy of the pink hype. Some may have treatments for cancer that would never had turned into a problem. Trouble is, no one knows which would and which wouldn’t. That is why prevention is a myth. No matter what site you go on, ACS, Mayo Clinic, NIH and so many others will tell you, that no one knows the cause of breast cancer. One can’t prevent unless the cause is known.
I have no problem with organizations who help provide services to the poor and those in need. Be it, mammograms, transportation and whatever. As long as they are clearly marked.
Best,
Doris.0 -
VickiSam - Lovely Gift and Wonderful OpinionVickiSam said:Like many Warriors ... I so enjoyed October and all
it represented back in 2009 -- I slathered myself in 'PINK' .. gloves, purse, hats, scarves, shirts -- you name it, I wore it.
Fast forward to 2011 -- after living thru a breast cancer diagnosis, treatments, multiple surgeries .. I am over all the pink. I wished more of the monies raised selling all 'our' breast cancer pink merchandise -- would be donated to research, treatment options and preventive measures, but sadly it does not.
I now wear a necklace -- gold ribbon with a pink sapphire, a gift given to me by my dear husband. My necklace represents my own battle with breast cancer. I am very happy to discuss my personal journey to those that inquire.
I am delighted that Breast Cancer is upfront and center during the month of October . .. I wished Lady GaGa, Sting, or Oprah would put on a breast cancer 'research' concert or fund raiser -- and donate all proceeds to research --.
Just my humble opinion.
Vicki Sam
Vicki Sam,
What a lovely gift your husband gave you. I wish they would all give a concert but designated the research for metastasis. If they figure out that one, no woman will ever receive a diagnose of breast cancer again. Wouldn't that be the happiest day ever for all of us alive to celebrate. Even I would wear pink on that occasion.
Best,
Doris0 -
TraciInLA - Bra Decorating ContestTraciInLA said:Some things are just ridiculous....
It's clear we all have different feelings about all this pink, and that's completely cool....but, no matter your thoughts on October, I think some things go so far as to be ridiculous:
We were grocery shopping last weekend, picked up a carton of Eggland's Best eggs, opened it to check the eggs, and there was a pink ribbon stamped on EVERY SINGLE EGG!
Now, I have no idea, maybe the Eggland's Best people are donating lots of money to breast cancer awareness (or maybe they're not) -- but it was just too weird to think of having a fridge full of Breast Cancer Awareness Eggs! We closed up the carton, put it back, and bought the store brand instead.
Traci
I can top that one and wish that it wasn't possible. My town is having a bra decorating contest as a fund raiser for a center that was named for a woman who died from Breast cancer at the age of 24. I asked why?
Because it was so much fun and successful. Why not this year have a contest of Jock straps for Testicular Cancer, I inquired. No reply. I also asked what this woman who died eleven years ago would think of such a contest? No reply.
I am considering entering my prosthesis bra and my prosthesis and ask if they think its funny or sexy to wear one of these, especially on a 90 degree day. They treat it as a joke and I am not laughing.
We went in the 1970's from taking breast cancer out of the closet, giving women more options, funding more drugs and then 40 years later have bra decorating contest and stamped pink ribbon eggs? What is wrong with this picture?
Best,
Doris0 -
Skipper54 - Wine?skipper54 said:look on tags
on merchandise, check websites, or come right out and ask. Our local restaurant advertises the week they are donating - just got the email flier that this week 10% of profit will go to fund special cookbooks at the women's center, one is given to each women starting treatment for breast cancer and it contains recipes that are supposed to taste good during chemo and provide the right nutrients without taking a lot of time or work. I got one last year and it was great. I've checked out a couple items I've seen, like wine, and they post what % they give to breast cancer research. Some go ACS some Susan G. Koman. Just because it's pink doesn't mean they donate. Sometimes it's just "support" of awareness. Wish it had to be a donation but that's beyond anyone's control.
I am surprise with the wine that is included in their cookbook.
I use Methotrexate weekly for one of my autoimmune conditions. I also used Methotrexate back when I was dx along with others. I am forbidden to drink any alcohol at all on this drug by all my doctors. Liver!
Every now and then, I do have a beer or a glass of wine. I mean it's every now and then like a holiday or a special occasion. Haven't had a real drink in five years and don't dare.
Best,
Doris0 -
Camul - Someone has their facts wrong!camul said:I have a problem with this,
as so much is not going to bc research or otherwise. Less than 3% of all monies collected are going to advanced bc research. They can't find a cure if the money is not there for research. In the year 2011 there will be just under 250,000 new cases of bc, and bc will claim just under 40,000. This is in the United States alone, this is not world wide. So if all this pink is generating money for bc research, where is it going?
As many of you know as I have a problem with the bill boards on the I-15 corridor going through the city of Salt Lake stating that bc is 99. something percent curable. If this is the case, why is it claiming 40,000 in the U.S. this year alone?
I agree it is great that there is this awareness, but we need more than awareness, we need this money going to funding to really find a cure. We need independent research, not only research dependent on Pharmaceutical companies that are researching only the drugs that they will financially benefit from, rather than work on a cure.
Camul,
What planet do the people who own the bill boards come from to believe 99% is cured from Breast Cancer. Are they getting their cancer's mixed up?
If anyone in this galaxy is not aware of Breast Cancer, I would like to meet them. Awareness doesn't save lives anyway. Neither does Prevention as no one knows the cause of breast cancer.
I agree we need to turn the PINK into FUNDING for Metastasis. Two hundred scientists working on mets research might find a cure, but they would do it quicker if more funds were available and more scientist included.
Best,
Doris0 -
To Lynn, The Goal
I am heartsore for the many cancers that have such bad prognosis from the start and have so little funding or research in making any in roads on their type of cancers.
I lost two friends from other cancers. One was my best friend who was diagnose with ovarian cancer 18 months prior to my breast cancer. She lived 3 years which was what the oncologist predicted at the time.
My other friend died two years ago next week. We shared the same doctor for our biopsies, the same week we figured out. My prognosis looked so much worse than hers. Mine was metastasis while she had a primary that later went to her brain. I was so shocked when I learned she died. I have had many friends die from cancer, especially breast. These two just happen to be at a time, I was dx and then had a recurrence with the same doc.
Ovarian has little chance as there are so few symptoms before it is widespread.
Supporting the cause is great, just don't do it with the Pink hype as a celebration. When there is a cure, I want to be out there cheering in pink. Right now, I see nothing to cheer about it, we don't have a cure and awareness, prevention and early detection maybe good, but it isn't allowing us to come any where near the real goal.
Best to you, Lynn,
Doris0 -
To Grams2jc - Awareness and etc.grams2jc said:My hubby and I had this conversation last night
We were discussing all of the BC awareness events going on and discussing the pros and cons.
I told him I was one of the "cool kids" this month....pretty ironic when you look at it.
Just have to pray that some good comes of all the hype, more free mammos and tretment for the uninsured and the really big one, THE CURE.
Again this year it will feel like October is a REALLY long month,
Jennifer
Unfortunately, Jennifer, awareness will not find the cure. Only when enough people say "enough Pink", we want the dollar research to go towards finding a cure for metastasis breast cancer. Six billions dollars and very little goes into research. A lot of it lines people's pockets.
I am not saying free mammos, treatment for the uninsured are not worthy causes, they are and should be marked accordingly. This is not what the Pink Ribbon Race was meant to do, it was meant to cure and it isn't even really funding the mets cure. That is the stage that kill, so that is were the research dollars should be going.
October is a long month. I prefer the old colors of Black and Orange, they were a lot less scarier than Pink.
Best,
Doris0 -
I have begun to hate itSIROD said:To Lynn, The Goal
I am heartsore for the many cancers that have such bad prognosis from the start and have so little funding or research in making any in roads on their type of cancers.
I lost two friends from other cancers. One was my best friend who was diagnose with ovarian cancer 18 months prior to my breast cancer. She lived 3 years which was what the oncologist predicted at the time.
My other friend died two years ago next week. We shared the same doctor for our biopsies, the same week we figured out. My prognosis looked so much worse than hers. Mine was metastasis while she had a primary that later went to her brain. I was so shocked when I learned she died. I have had many friends die from cancer, especially breast. These two just happen to be at a time, I was dx and then had a recurrence with the same doc.
Ovarian has little chance as there are so few symptoms before it is widespread.
Supporting the cause is great, just don't do it with the Pink hype as a celebration. When there is a cure, I want to be out there cheering in pink. Right now, I see nothing to cheer about it, we don't have a cure and awareness, prevention and early detection maybe good, but it isn't allowing us to come any where near the real goal.
Best to you, Lynn,
Doris
I wrote a long tirade about how I feel about all the pink, but didn't post it because it sounded like I was against raising money for breast cancer and wasn't sympathetic to the disease. I am sympathetic and share all the fears and emotions that most of you do. But, I do agree with everything Doris has said - and then have some not so nice comments/feelings of my own about October and all the pink.
There is one comment I just have to make, tho, because most of us on this board are women. September was gyn cancer awareness month. I am an endometrial cancer survivor in addition to being a breast cancer survivor. I currently have 3 personal friends (not acquaintences) who have had endometrial cancer in the past 18 months (that's 4 counting me). Two of them have UPSC and that's the nasty kind. That's a lot of women in 18 months in my little world. How many women have you known with cervical, ovarian, or uterine/endometrial cancer? I know some of you have even had one of them. I tried to find activities I could participate in or evidence of any actual awareness going on around here in September. I didn't try all that hard, but I didn't find any.
I do want a cure for breast cancer found. I also believe that a cure for breast cancer might shed light on a cure for other cancers. I just don't know how things got so crazy and partylike or how it came to be that so much apparent greed has prompted businesses to take a nasty thing like breast cancer and use it to sell products.
I don't know how I'd feel if I hadn't had breast cancer. I might feel differently and join in on every activity, and even buy some of that pink ribbon wine.
Suzanne0
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