I had a few people ask me about October. I want to share this note with you and ask you to pass this on to your friends.
As a breast cancer survivor, this is my opinion of Pinktober.
1. Health: If you are unsure about anything regarding your breasts or your health, please see a doctor. I don't want to lose you! I am here to be a resource for you if you have questions, are scared or just need reassurance. I am here for you, like you were/are here for me.
2. Pink purchases: Items/companies that state a portion of the sale goes to research, check out how much (%/$). If it is an item that you normally buy, need more of and it is wrapped in pink this month, buy it anyway. I want you to be an informed consumer.
3. Pink clothing: If pink is your color, wear it. In fact, wear it all year long. It's not my favorite color, but I sprinkled it in my wardrobe before I was diagnosed.
4. Volunteer/donate: If you want to do more, donate your time to a patient or local resource organization like the The Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas_BCRC. There are many ways to volunteer. One small gesture makes a HUGE difference. There are many fighters that have no family or friends that are close to help and support them.
5. Metastatic breast cancer (Stage IV): This stage of cancer affects too many women and does not have a cure. These women need your support all year round. Follow and share stories about women taking this on every day. Holley Kitchen: And the Cancer Lifers is a great place to start. #lifer #researchnotribbons
As a survivor, we put up a strong front. Many days we just want to be alone, silent and undisturbed, but we push on for our families, friends and mostly for ourselves. We are unique and fantastic.
Now you have a little more information than you did a few minutes ago about breast cancer. Being educated and pushing for research is what this month should be about.
I love your guts!
