Your Voices: What Does Breast Cancer Awareness Month Mean to You?

For a community of breast cancer patient, survivors and their loved ones, what does Breast Cancer Awareness Month really stand for? We decided to let your stories and ideas answer that question.

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Putting Politics to Work for Breast Cancer
Fran: In October, everywhere you turn, there will be a sea of pink. Pink stickers on cars, pink pins, pink buildings and bridges, even airplanes painted pink. How nice. I decided years ago that I've had it with pink: I want action. And action is what the National Breast Cancer Coalition is all about.
Embracing the Pink: A Breast Cancer Awarenss Month Rally Cry!
Jeannette: For a long time after my diagnosis I was not part of the pink ribbon club. Breast cancer awareness month felt more like a big pink marketing machine that served as a constant reminder of the cancer I longed to forget.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: October Remembrance
Doug: I have spent the last two Octobers beside my wife, Keri, supporting her in her battle. This October, I stand alone, although I stand in a crowd with all the others supporting a month that honors our women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness: Breast Cancer Doesn’t Always Start with a Lump
Phyllis: One of the most frightening aspects of my breast cancer diagnosis in 1998 was that I never knew my symptoms might be breast cancer until the doctor told me I needed a biopsy for inflammatory breast cancer. I didn't know that breast cancer doesn't always start with a lump.
Breast Cancer (Self) Awareness Month
PJ: Most of all–I admit it–I like Breast Cancer Awareness Month because it reminds me once again that I feel good about my life with cancer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Hucksterism for a Cause
PJ: The color pink is all around us right now. October has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1985, and business’ response to this awareness campaign seems to grow stronger each year–as evidenced by the sheer volume of pink-themed merchandise being marketed.
What Breast Cancer Awareness Month Means to Me: A Son's Perspective
Breast cancer has had a profound impact on my life. This time of year, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I reflect on the disease and the impact it has had on my life and my priorities. First and foremost, I never forget how blessed and fortunate I am that my mom is alive and well. For the past 15 years as a survivor, she has been the driving force behind my passion and commitment as the Co-founder of Men Against Breast Cancer.

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