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Friday, December 14, 2007
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It could happen.The Pink Ribbon does more than just raise awareness. Now, some of you might be thinking: "No more cancer. Girl, I wish." "What does the pink ribbon have to do with it?"And all of you are probably thinking..."Marisa, what drug ar...

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More groups should take the hint
Pete
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 03:50 PM

It is refreshing that all of these organizations are teaming up to share information - seems like a no-brainer for any cause, but it's easy to see how other agendas (and egos) can get in the way.

Hopefully this inspires more research foundations and support orgs to team up in other health areas to make a difference. Groups only hurt the cause when they limit their collaborative efforts.

Love the illustrations! Keep up the great work!

re: More groups should take the hint
Cancer Vixen
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 04:55 PM

Pete,

Thank you so much for your input.
I am thrilled to be part of mybreastcancernetwork.com.
There is such an amazing group of voices
and opinions.

To win the war of breast cancer, we really need the allied forces to unite and fight. (And of course research needs funding.)

Take care and stay in touch,

Marisa

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Laura Zigman
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 04:05 PM

I am a huge fan, Marisa, and devoured 'Cancer Vixen' when it first came out. This is a
fantastic post that reminds us that activism is an obligatory part of recovery. Can't wait to read more... Laura Zigman

HEY LAURA!!!
Cancer Vixen
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 04:57 PM

I am a HUGE fan.
And we have our websmaster Jeff and webmaitresse Farah in common, and I've been hearing all your kind words through them.
Thank you!
I look forward to reading your story, which btw I am addicted to.
XO
Marisa

Great eye candy AND a compelling message-
PJ Hamel
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 04:07 PM
Marisa, what a treat to read/view your blog on a cold, dark December afternoon. Both the message and the visuals cheered me up. There seems to be a growing "pink backlash" out there, with some people thinking it's uncool to show support by sporting a pink ribbon. I say, if it gets us closer to a cure, I'll wear an orange polyester pantsuit and go-go boots! What's cool is increased funding, collaborative research, and collegiality among fund-raisers. What we can do without is the competitive backstabbing to which you refer. Thanks so much for this post - and welcome! - PJH

re: Great eye candy AND a compelling message-
Cancer Vixen
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 05:09 PM

Orange polyester, I think, is very chic.
And I always had a weakness for white go-go boots, growing up in the 60s and being a LAUGH-IN fan!

The Pink Backlash is like shooting ourselves in the foot--breast cancer gets a lot of attention because of all that pink. It's the squeaky wheel syndrome.

PJ, thank you so much for your comments.
I am thrilled to be blogging along with you.
It is an honor.

Best of health,
XO

Marisa

YOU ARE TOOOOOO AMAZING... i Can&#39;t take it.
Michelle A. Diaz
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 06:13 PM
My blogging fashonista hot stuff babe! That was great... Whatever I can do to help, just let me know. Event Vixen Extraordinare.

re: YOU ARE TOOOOOO AMAZING... i Can&#39;t take it.
Cancer Vixen
Friday, December 14, 2007 at 06:16 PM

Hey Meesh,

Thanks for your post!
This is just the beginning.
Btw, dearest Event Vixen, we are going to be busy with The CV Fund.
MWA Big kiss,

Marisa

Welcome!
Maria Gifford
Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 01:24 PM

Marisa,

Welcome to our community, you live wire you! What a breath of fresh air - THANK YOU.

I look forward to hearing much more from you and being able to support and guide our members by sending them straight to your posts. You join the ranks of incredible breast cancer patient experts like PJ, Beth, Jacki, Fran, Laura, Phyllis...and so many others. We are strength in numbers no doubt.

Great to have you on board. Keep writing!

Best regards,
Maria

Maria Gifford
Community Moderator
MyBreastCancerNetwork.com

re: Welcome!
Cancer Vixen
Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 07:09 PM

Hi Maria,

Thank you for the warm welcome.
I am thrilled to be here and honored to be blogging along with such an amazing group of women.

Happy Holidays,

Marisa

Collaboration
MJA
Monday, December 17, 2007 at 02:41 PM
Great post and great cartoons. The research definitely needs more collaboration. I wish everyone could read the Wall Street Journal article of a few days ago, where some enterprising people who had cancer, or their kid had cancer, were combining various treatments and pushing doctors to combine them. "Cocktails" are apparently more likely to cure than single meds, but many "cocktails" are apparently not tested in clinical trials, especially if the ingredients come from several drug companies. I'm not suggesting we all make our own cocktails, I'm just saying that any news of cancer-fighters collaboration just has to be good news.

re: Collaboration
Cancer Vixen
Monday, December 17, 2007 at 09:21 PM

Hi MJA,

I absolutely agree - collaboration is crucial.
Thanks for the heads up on the WSJ article.
Take care and Happy Holidays,

Marisa

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dash shaw
Monday, December 17, 2007 at 04:09 PM
Looks great. Glad to have another cartoonist on board.

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Cancer Vixen
Monday, December 17, 2007 at 09:22 PM

Hi Dash!

Thanks for the shout-out.
I'm really enjoying your work!
Happy Holidays--

Marisa

Breast cancer cure & prevention
Mary Blocksma
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 05:49 PM

Marisa...welcome to the website. I reviewed your wonderful book, Cancer Vixen, on this site. I loved the book (which I found by chance at our public library), your spirit, and your fabulous art. Everyone at healthcentral.com was very excited about my discovery.

After more than 100 blogs on this website, I finally found I had no more to say about breast cancer, but today I have begun breast cancer blogging again on my own site, http://beaverislandarts.com, inspired by the most important book I have ever read as a breast cancer survivor: The China Study, by T. Colin Campbell. You can find many reviews on Amazon as well as my review on Mary's Breast Cancer Blog. Dr. Campbell, an astute and highly respected researcher, has discovered strong correlations between diet and disease, especially breast cancer. I find it deeply disturbing that the powerful effects of diet are so seldom made known to us, esp. by the medical community. Please check it out for yourself, Marisa.

So many warm wishes!

re: Breast cancer cure & prevention
Cancer Vixen
Friday, December 28, 2007 at 07:18 PM

Hi Mary,

Thanks for contacting me. I just checked out your AMAZING blog (which I will continue visiting) and I just ordered the book you recommended, which is going to be coming at the right time--the start of the new year.
Stay in touch and Happy Holidays!

Marisa

re: re: Breast cancer cure & prevention
Mary Blocksma
Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 09:15 AM

Thanks so much, Marisa! I'm eager to hear what you think of the book, and I'll keep tabs on your blog, too.

Happy New Year!

PS I think I'm a registered user but I can't remember my password!

re: re: re: Breast cancer cure & prevention
Cancer Vixen
Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 10:38 AM

I think you did it right, your name popped up!
Happy New Year!
Marisa