Tired of Pinktober

The research and fight for a cure are critical for all types of cancer.

I have this irrational dislike of the "pink syndrom", not because I don't feel it is important, but that I feel that it causes other cancers to be overlooked by the general public.

Thanks for putting this out there in the social media.

Hugs,

Marie who loves kitties

lilacbrroller said:

Clicking "like"

Would if I could on this forum!

good idea. 

Karin

"Pinktober" is nothing more than a marketing ploy used by business to generate business. My wife and I were in an east coast pizza chain a few weeks ago and the place was wall to wall pink. So, I ask the manager if they support other cancers or just ride the Breast Cancer bandwagon and she said that this show of support is put on by their marketing company in Tampa but that's the only cancer they support on a national level.

Put on my their marketing company...give me a break. I don't take anything away from anyone who's gone through a cancer diagnosis but what infuriates me about this whole sitation is that it's a marketing ploy and it gives the impression that it's the only cancer that exists. "Funny" how it's the 3rd killer after Lung and Colon yet these same compaines don't go out of their way to show their support for those cancers. I actually refuse to eat at any place that plays the Pinktober marketing game during the month of October.

Colons are not.

You just don't talk about bowels, colons, rectums and anus's, its 'Not nice', and thus we'll never see a national Colorrectal Cancer or Anus Cancer day. 

National cancer day. We need to cover the whole spectrum of cancers and not just the ones that don't 'gross you out'.

I think some people tend to forget that there are other cancers.  Try to find any other color ribbons at your local craft store any time of year. Pink is big business. Blue.. Not so much.

Nice to know I am not the only one who feels this way.  As I went through my first round of chemo when initially dx'd .. a friend of mine was losing and did lose her BABY niece from cancer.  A newborn baby! How is it ok to only promote and poor a flood funds into one cancer  any more than another when babies are dying?  Breast cancer having its own funds to help those with financial issues, take well needed and deserved vacations free of charge, countless scholorships ... it just seems so wrong, and did prior to dx.  I just have lots more knowledge about it now.

I lost a very dear friend to breast cancer, but also relatives to prostrate, head/kneck, pancreatic and I am one of three in my family fighting now, one other from colon an another from lymphoma ... so I support the rainbow!

This is a real pet peeve of mine.

The beginning of breast cancer month was about raising awareness of this cancer since screening saves lives.   We all know from painful experience that this holds true for colon cancer.  Regular screening saves lives.  But.......as was mentioned earlier, breast are beautiful.  They  are the most natural symbol of mothers.  And whether we liked ours or not, we all have mothers.   That tugs at the heart strings.   Colons and poop are nasty. 

There definitely needs to be more emphasis put on other cancers with colorectal being at the forefront.  I'm not sure about other areas, but here we have The Relay for Life every spring in all of the nearby communities.  I believe that this is for all cancer.   Perhaps we could individually raise awareness at our town's relay about CRC.  

And I love how you put it out there on facebook!

MaryCarol5 said:

in agreement also but....

The beginning of breast cancer month was about raising awareness of this cancer since screening saves lives.   We all know from painful experience that this holds true for colon cancer.  Regular screening saves lives.  But.......as was mentioned earlier, breast are beautiful.  They  are the most natural symbol of mothers.  And whether we liked ours or not, we all have mothers.   That tugs at the heart strings.   Colons and poop are nasty. 

 

There definitely needs to be more emphasis put on other cancers with colorectal being at the forefront.  I'm not sure about other areas, but here we have The Relay for Life every spring in all of the nearby communities.  I believe that this is for all cancer.   Perhaps we could individually raise awareness at our town's relay about CRC.  

And I love how you put it out there on facebook!

I believe March is the official Colon Cancer Awareness month and screenings are promoted then.  We are supposed to wear blue ...

I just do not see it promoted the way breast cancer is every day every place I go.  In fact I did not even know about March being CRC month until after my DX.  Even the grocery store on cereal boxes, on the football field, etc. .... this is where I have issues and the funds raised IMO should go to all cancer. I am not sure if it is about how easy or not it is to talk about CRC, more likely it is about money for those promoting it .. maybe it is our time to band together and reach out to these companies.  I think it is just an easier sell to these places to have them promote a specific cause rather than a general cancer awareness.  Maybe we should hit up Apple. One $ per i(whatever) sold this holiday season go to Cancer Research. 

I did have my mammogram done this month .. as well as my scope. I will continue to tell all my friends and family to get there screenings for all cancer.

I  agree, I am under 40 with stage 4 colon cancer, and when people find out I am dealing with cancer, they immediately assume that it is breast cancer. It is easy to find online free files such as .jpgs and .pngs to use for cancer ribbons as long as they are pink. I have scoured the net many hours looking for free files to use in such formats to adapt and use my photoshop skills etc for fundrasing I will be doing after ml  lung surgery this week.... and still have not had much luck. I am fighting like a girl, but a girl whose ribbon colour is blue not pink. Hats off to all survivors of all kinds  though !

NJC said:

"Pinktober" is nothing more

"Pinktober" is nothing more than a marketing ploy used by business to generate business. My wife and I were in an east coast pizza chain a few weeks ago and the place was wall to wall pink. So, I ask the manager if they support other cancers or just ride the Breast Cancer bandwagon and she said that this show of support is put on by their marketing company in Tampa but that's the only cancer they support on a national level.

Put on my their marketing company...give me a break. I don't take anything away from anyone who's gone through a cancer diagnosis but what infuriates me about this whole sitation is that it's a marketing ploy and it gives the impression that it's the only cancer that exists. "Funny" how it's the 3rd killer after Lung and Colon yet these same compaines don't go out of their way to show their support for those cancers. I actually refuse to eat at any place that plays the Pinktober marketing game during the month of October.

I even saw a TV Commercial regarding the little 5 Star Energy Boost bottle and someone pushing to buy one to support "Breast Cancer Awareness"

Sharonqsl said:

I  agree, I am under 40 with

I  agree, I am under 40 with stage 4 colon cancer, and when people find out I am dealing with cancer, they immediately assume that it is breast cancer. It is easy to find online free files such as .jpgs and .pngs to use for cancer ribbons as long as they are pink. I have scoured the net many hours looking for free files to use in such formats to adapt and use my photoshop skills etc for fundrasing I will be doing after ml  lung surgery this week.... and still have not had much luck. I am fighting like a girl, but a girl whose ribbon colour is blue not pink. Hats off to all survivors of all kinds  though !

though I wish you weren't here under these terrible curcumstances. 

I've been appauled at how many stage 4 colon cancer patients there are, and wish that people would know to be ultra aware of their bowels and bowel habits. Insurance won't cover a colonoscopy under 50, yet too many people are far too advanced in their cancer at that stage. Something MUST be done.