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Phyllis Johnson

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posted 10/15/2007, comments (2)

After Inflammatory Breast Cancer: What Breast Cancer Awareness Month Means to Me

October is a time for memories. Last Saturday I volunteered at our local Komen Race for the Cure and saw that I'm not the only one who remembers those who have struggled with breast cancer. Everywhere there were T-shirts, signs and pictures of those who have gone before us -- "In memory of" or "in celebration... Read more Chevron

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Marc Heyison

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President, Men Against Breast Cancer

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posted 10/04/2007, comment (1)

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... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 10/02/2007, comments (0)

Cancer Friends

It’s amazing how quickly we make friends when we’re going through cancer treatment. In normal times, friendship is a slow dance: recognition becomes acquaintance, then familiarity, and finally–maybe–it blossoms into something permanent. But making cancer friends is like teenage love: you fall into it, fast and hard.Cancer... Read more Chevron

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Jeannette Vagnozzi

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posted 10/02/2007, comments (3)

Embracing the Pink: A Breast Cancer Awareness Month Rally Cry!

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. But then I started to read editorials and blogs and overhear conversations centered on what I call "Pink Envy." ... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 09/28/2007, comments (2)

Breast Cancer (Self) Awareness Month

I always look forward to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with anticipation. I actually enjoy seeing all the pink merchandise for sale. I appreciate the day of seminars at our cancer center, the supportive editorial in the local paper, and the opportunity to make pink-frosted cupcakes and bring them to work. But most of all–I admit it–I... Read more Chevron

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