Forget about orange, Pink is “the” color for October as we support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the country. The rally cry to support early diagnosis, research and treatment can be heard far and wide as it seems everyone has been impacted in some way by this disease. We all know someone, maybe a friend, a family member or acquaintance who has battled breast cancer. Many of us are fighting this ourselves every day.
Today PBS would like to recognize the people in your life affected by breast cancer. We encourage you to reply here with a post of their names in support, in memory, and in honor to create our “Remembrance Page”. It’s a small thing, but just one way to say we won’t give up and we won’t forget.
We’re also giving away 5 copies of “Uplift, Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors” by Barbara Delinsky.
This 10th anniversary updated edition is an inspiring collection of stories, advice and survival secrets.
(You do not have to post a name in your reply to be in the drawing. Supportive comments welcome, too!)
We’ll randomly choose five winners from all replies.
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.”
~Jane Howard
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In memory of my grandmother, Leona Svezia.
I’m posting for Jenny C. who as we speak is battling Stage 2 HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer and for Martha L. who is a breast cancer survivor and one of the strongest, most wonderful women I know.
This is a heinous disease that has taken too many mom, sisters, daughters, aunts, and friends. Please take a moment and volunteer your time to the wonderful organizations out there working diligently everyday to find a cure.
In the mean time, do your monthly breast exams and get your annual mammogram!
Posting for my mama, Debi Bergman who is a breast cancer survivor! Love you, mom!
In memory of my mother, Maria, who lost a ten-year battle with breast cancer in 2004. They say time heals all wounds and losing a loved one gets easier as the years go by. But really, grief changes you and your expectations of life. What I wouldn’t give for another day, another hour, with my mom. What I wouldn’t give to hear her laugh or sing, to watch her hold the new babies in our family.
The world is a crazy-busy place, and women are notorious for taking care of others before taking care of themselves. Don’t put off your regular exams, and if you suspect something see your doctor right away. If my mother had been diagnosed before she was at stage four, she might still be here today.
Posting for my friend Natasha, a (10 year) breast cancer survivor! And wishing her many more years!
I am posting for my friend John’s daughter Karen who has just begun to fight! Also for my sister in law Cathy 16 years now and going strong!
I would love to be entered for this. My mother had breast cancer and survived. I’m very proud of her for it. She had to do it all on her own as we lived 1000 miles apart and she was divorced. She had surgery and six months of radiation. Been cancer free ever since. 🙂
For my Mom, Reetha Smith who lost her battle May 16,2004. And for Malone who is a 7 year survivor and for all those who fought, are fighting and will fight.
I’m posting for my SIL Janet Hoover – a 25 year survivor of breast cancer.
I’m posting for my friend Jo who is a survivor and for my friend Becca’s mom who is not. 🙁
My dear friend Katherine McKenzie, fighting hard for life! A childhood friend of 60 plus years! Not an easy life for her and now at age 68, she has breast cancer. God Bless Her and Keep her and Give her Strength.
In memory of my dear friend Karen, who continues to battle every day. May God bless all of you (friends & family included) who are fighting the fight with everything you have to give.
In memory of all women who have fought breast cancer…
For my good buddy Becky and her mom, both survivors!! And Melissa’s mom and grandma, RIP wonderful ladies. Xoxo
In memory of my grandmother, who was successfully treated for breast cancer but died later from leukemia.
In honor of my mother who currently has breast cancer, my grandmother who died of breast cancer, as well as all of my aunts. My cousin who at a young age had breast cancer and my “sister” who had it as well. God bless all those who’ve fought the good fight!! Thank you for having this page!!
In memory of all those affected by breast cancer, both men and women, and both the afflicted and their caregivers.
Posting for my Aunt Diane, who is currently in remission. She got a good report back in August.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all! *hugs*
For my friend Sharon who lost her battle 9 years ago at the age of 38.
my boyfriends sweet mother (only 52 years old) passed away on saturday after a 6 month battle with pancreatic cancer.
so for all those who lost their battle against any cancer, rest in peace and watch over your loved ones to keep them safe.
I’m posting for Karen and Teresa two childhood friends who have fought cancer and are still with us!
In memory of my cousin Gwen, who had a rare form of breast cancer. She, along with five other cousins of mine, were all exposed to DES. All six have had health issues linked to hormones.
In memory of my good friend Rebecca, who without I would not have a job, and who I never got to say goodbye to. A cancer survivor for years, she had a relapse and died 8 months later. You are missed!
Posting in remembrance of my grandma who lost her battle with breast cancer on Sept. 6, 1982. Since then, we have come a long way in fighting this horrible disease. Let’s all hope one day it’s obsolete!
Posting in honor of my mom, a kickass survivor at 81, and my dear friend E, going through treatment right now. Then there’s my friend Pam, a 2x survivor, and my best friend growing up’s mom who didn’t get treated until it was too late – this disease is too bloody widespread – we need a cure and now!
For my grandma Marie who survived breast cancer. I don’t remember how long ago.
A sister of my dads, one of my beautiful Aunts, had breast cancer, and survived! I dont get to see her often, but I love her very much! One of her Sisters, another of my Aunts, passed away, not from breast cancer, but another form of cancer 🙁 I love you all aunties!
In honor of my Aunt Stella who survived breast cancer to succumb to a bad heart and cheers to my mom who is a great 2 x, 12 year breast cancer survivor going strong at 88! It’s never gotten her down. She won’t allow it! Yay, mom!
In memory of my grandmom, Dorothy Weinberg. She lost her long battle with breast cancer in 1980.
for my sister in law and her 2 sisters – in remission after a long battle and many surgeries!!!
For my stubborn grandma Alicia who hid her battle from the family and died a few years ago.
Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Day!
For my mother who continues to fight every day and to my Aunt who fought a good fight so many years ago.
In honor of my mother, Debbie Roth. Breast Cancer Survivor. 13 years cancer-free in December of this year…I am thankful that I still have my mom, when I know that many have lost theirs.
She has turned misery into ministry…She is running Rest In Him Ministries to encourage those that are hurting, through speaking, and through singing…
For Martha, who lost the battle at a young age
In memory of Memere, Irene Garneau Carrier. Miss you playing the piano! And we just got a kitten who reminds me a lot of Toosie
For my grandmother who is a 15 yr survivor and to my aunt to is a 8 yr survivor.
Just celebrated 11 years since my diagnosis, and doing just fine. I make chemo caps that look like hair for those going thru treatment. If anyone would like one, free of charge, of course, send me a PM and we’ll discuss the details. Life is good!
In memory of my grandmother who died too young. She never knew any of her 28 grandchildren.
MY sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer and is scared and hurting and i`m angry at God that he would allow this pain so please pray for her and let God know we want this to stop!!!!!
To my close friends, who are survivors, Edna and Susie. I love them both and pray for them every day.
Posting for my mom and her sister who are currently battling breast cancer. Praising God for his ultimate wisdom and for his healing powers – but most of all his mercy.
In honor of all the women in my family that actually beat this disease. Even my grandmother with her radical masectomy in the 40s. They have so much heart and soul. That thread weaves it way through my DNA too. Get the girls checked and be vigilant. It can be beaten back. Love you all! Deb O
What a great idea! Thank you so much for this memorial. I’m posting in honor of my very strong mother, who’s breast cancer has now been in remission for two years. Even though this is the case, it’s always top on all of our minds and hearts.
My mother and her two sisters have all had breast cancer, as well as their mother and aunt. My mother, Sondra Looney, is the only one to survive, and it’s because she adheres to the “Early Detection Is the Best Protection” mantra. Her eldest sister, Morna Kincheloe, had cancer in several areas besides the breast, fighting each one and winning each battle, until the enemy combined forces and defeated her. Her elder sister, Colene Moore, took the paths of “ignore it and it will go away” and relying on God to miraculously cure her. When she finally sought treatment it was too late. My grandmother, Helen Hayes Looney, and her sister Edith Hayes Freshour, were too elderly & in ill health to have surgery for theirs. Having met with genetic counselors, we’ve discovered that our susceptibility to breast cancer actually comes from my grandfather, Jess Looney, as all or most of his sisters have had it, as well as several of their children, including at least one nephew, as their ages have been younger at the onset and their mortality rate has been high. My cousins, three generations of them predominately female, are all aware of our high risk and I pray that they all keep this in mind and believe in EARLY DETECTION IS THE BEST PROTECTION!!
God Bless my beautiful Mother – lost to uterine cancer after surviving breast cancer twice. She was brave and thought of others to the very end. Love You!!!
For my mother Susan Schneider, a 10 year Breast Cancer survivor. She is why I got into Cancer Research as a job!!!
Posting for my mother who just had a good checkup at 4.5 years now. And my numerous friends who are also survivors!
I lost my best friend Sue Shade to breast cancer at the young age of 37. I still miss her everyday and I try to honor her memory everyday. She was a fighter and was determined to see 2000 ring in. She died on New Years day, 2000. She has a strong passion for life and did not let breast cancer stop her from living her last days well. I pray for all other survivors like my Aunt Mary and Aunt Audrey.
For all my friends and family who have been affected by this horrible disease and by every form of cancer as well as this one. The ones who lost the battle, the ones who are fighting, and the ones who are marking many years of official remission.