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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This is for Judy who put up an amazing fight…and to my best friend of 20 years, Diane who’s mom Donna, lost the fight, her Aunt Cathy who is winning the fight and any other person, relative, or friend who is effected by this disease.
In honor of my MIL who, after beating colon cancer, battled breast cancer and as of last year is in remission.
I am posting for my MOM who is not only a survivor once but twice with breast cancer. She had it ten years apart. Doctors say that is very rare . It has been 15 years since the second time she had it and is still cancer free.
In honor of my Mother In Law who lost her battle to breast cancer in 2005.
Posting for myself! Just finished radiation treatment on Friday and awaiting decision on chemotherapy. We take it one day at a time and enjoy each one as it comes. Thanks to PBS, I have plenty of reading material to take my mind off of things!
thinking of my friend Anita and a co worker that had her breasts removed because she is a carrier. they are both brave women !!!!
Posting for myself, I’m a two year survivor of breast cancer. Also in memory of my dear friend Pam, who lost her battle with breast cancer earlier this year, and also in memory of my friend Dee, who passed away from cancer in the 90s.
Thank you for acknowledging all the brave women and men who suffer from this terrible disease.
I honor my mother and her sister.
I am posting for my oldest sister, Vickie, who past away last year from breast cancer. She also suffered from Downs Syndrome and really didn’t understand what was happening to her. She was a real trooper and thanks to the Hospice Nurses that helped make her last year a very happy one. ~ Marlene
This is in honor of my sister, Susan, who lost her battle with breast cancer 7 years ago. It is also to my dear friends , Barb and Deb, who are both survivors.
Posting for myself. I am a 2 year survivor after chemo and radiation. Also for my best friend who has almost reached the 5 year cancer free mark.
Posting for my grandmother Nellie who I never got to meet because breast cancer took her before I was born.
I post for my Aunt and god mother Eliza, a breast cancer survivor and current sufferer of ovarian cancer. She is truly so strong and courageous. Cancer picked the wrong woman to fight.
My mom, Coleen Moore, is a survivor!
For my Mom who lost her battle almost 15 years ago. You are missed everyday. Love you so!
Proudly posting for myself! I am a survivor after lumpectomy, chemo & radiation. 1997 changed my life – started a new job on a Monday, and chemo on a Friday. 14 (yes, fourteen!!!) years later I’m still here, both at my job and being present for others who are going through this.
Posting to honor a friend & neighbor, Lori Hicks, whose battle has just begun but who, with the support of her husband and three daughters, will win!
For my friend Helen Cook. She is a breast cancer suvrvivor.
I love you Helen
For my 2 favorite Survivors! Deb Holt and Kellie Chick. Thank you for having the courage to fight and win this terrible battle!
This is for my aunt and soon to be step-mother!
My step-mother JUST finished her last round of chemo!!! She had breast cancer and had to get a mastectomy and just went through some vigorous chemo that left her very sick and unable to get out of bed most days… but she made it through! We are so proud!!
And to my aunt who had stage 0 cancer, where they caught it so early she was able to have two surgeries to remove all cancerous tissue, do some radiation, and now she is in the clear!
get your boobies checked ladies!!! It can literally save your life!!
I am so loving this pink 🙂
My grandmother survived not only breast cancer but cobalt treatments way back when! She had 40+ glorious years afterward. I thank God that she faced the cancer with a wonderful attitude. She was always open about it and proud of conquering it.
As a pathologist I diagnose breast cancer all the time…this is a prayer going up for all of them too.
This is for Arlene, the first breast cancer victim I personally knew who was so brave and optimistic, and for Denise, who is currently fighting it again.
For Carolyn Gliko and Tami Berkram who lost their lives to breast cancer and for my mom, Dawn Holt, a breast cancer survivor.
In memory of my friend Joanne who fought a good fight. She won the first round but left us after a second battle with breast cancer. Her spirit and attitude will be remembered always.
In memory of our friend Carolyn D who remained strong and faithfilled for her 10 year struggle. She finished well. She remains an inspiration to us and we miss her.
I have had 2 wonderful ladies in my family fight gallantly against breast cancer – aunt Ruth and cousin Rachel. Both of their fights were long, they conquered for a while but it came back with a vengence…
Remembering my grandmother, who lost her fight with breast cancer, and to my friend Jean, who’s battled all types of cancer, including losing her breasts to breast cancer, but who never gives up – she is a true hero!
Two years on my birthday my mother called to say her cousin age 65, had breast cancer. Your first questions when you find out someone you know has breast cancer. Are questions such as how did they find it? How did it grow so fast since her last Mammogram? Was she getting her mammo? Did she have any symptoms? Because we all fear that we are ticking timebombs. What if we have cancer and we dont know it? My cousin did beat the cancer with out a mastectomy and is doing well. Here is to everyone who scared. I hope you all have the support and knowledge you need.
This is for my friend Sally who continues to battle breast/bone cancer. No matter how she feels she always has a smile on her face and joke or smarty-pants comment to brighten your day–what a wonderful example for us all!! Love ya Sally!
For my sister Debbie who I miss everyday.
I loving memory of my 2 wonderful Aunts…
Marilyn Loughridge Brannon
Norma Rustage Smith
I miss you!!
This is for my mom Linda. She’s been gone for 22 years now, but will always remain in my heart and memories. I love you mom!! I also want to remember my sister-in-law Stasha. Even though you were taken too soon, you have left us two wonderful girls. You are remembered and loved. We Miss You Two!!!
Sending out love and support to all of those dealing with breast cancer. Please know that you are supported by a large group of people!!
For my dear friend Nancy who’s also a Paperback Swap user. She is a remarkable woman.
This is for Deb, Katie, Carrie, Theresa, Bob and everyone else who has struggled with breast cancer.
In memory of family members – Elsie Eldredge Radford and Ilona Radford Swenson, mother and sister of my husband.
In loving memory of my Aunt Molly and my grandma-in-law, Isie. And to all the other women & men that have fought hard.
For Eprsy, a two time survivor
In memory of my MIL who lost the battle many years ago, before research was able to help women like her. To my sister, Dixie, who had 2 forms of breast cancer, had bi-lateral mastectomies and is a survivor of 8 years.
This is for my MIL, Minnie, who 32 years ago had her first round with breast cancer. Three weeks after she had a complete mastectomy she was sitting at our wedding! Then less than 5 years later had another mastectomy. She’s still going strong at 80!
For my friend Kena who will celebrate 15 years of being cancer free this January! A big hug to you, girlfriend!
This is for my aunt,sue she lost her battle in beast cancer 🙁
my heart and prayers goes out to whoever lost someone or who is fighting cancer.
In memory of Erna Metcalf, a neighbor and friend that survived breast cancer and simply lost her life to old age.
posting for myself, finished radiation treatment in August, and for Angela W, my daughter’s freind who had radiation and chemo this summer.
My cousin, Tess, who was recently diagnosed.
For my Mom, who I miss every single day.
In loving memory of our very own Sherry Nisley (royaltech) who battled her disease so courageously. Still miss her terribly.
In memory of my darling grandmother who battled breast cancer. She was small, but she was mighty. 🙂 I loved her dearly.
This post is in honor of survivors Theresa Albers who is my cousin and Sallie Z. Morlan who is the mother of one of my best friends and is also a PBS member.
This post is also in memory of those I know who have lost their battle: Vivian Shortino who was my cousin and Sharon Cogdill who was a good friend.
I have way too much breast cancer in my family.
In Loving memory Mom died at age 47
In Loving Memory Step-mom died at age 58
Sister a 21 year survivor
Sister a 3 year survivor
Aunt a 7 year survivor
Aunt who will not make this year I am sad to say.
I WILL NOT GET THIS!!!