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 friend Carol C. who fought courageously but sadly lost her battle.
And to my friend Sue R. who is battling breast cancer now and is such a fighter that I know in my heart that she can beat this beast.
And further in honor of my friend Cheryl W. who fought with all her might, won and is now a survivor of this horrendous disease.
These three ladies are in my heart always for the difficult times they have had to endure.
In honor of my nephew’s wife, Diane who fought breast cancer, and has been cancer free for 5 years!
I was diagnosed two years ago…..two days after my birthday! Two years later and I still can hear the doctor telling me the news trhat would change my life. I went through six months of chemo (every Wednesday) and 33 radiation treatments. I learned that I am stronger than I thought and my faith was very important. My husband was with me for every appointment and every treatment. He even shaved his head when I lost my hair!
I am now a patient navigator with the American Cancer Society…….I help other women who are facing this disease.
Fight like you have never fought before. Kick cancer ro the curb! God Bless all of you.
In memory of Ben’s mom, Elizabeth, who is still very missed eleven years later.
In honor of my mom who at 75 was told she had breast cancer , had never had surgery before, she faced surgery, kemo, radiation and now is 80 and cancer free. Our family was there for her at this time of need as she was always there for us !
I was diagnosed in 1999 – I found my cancer myself through self examination. Went through lumpectomy, chemo, radiation – had positive lymph nodes so was on tamoxifen for years. Lost my hair (that was interesting) but my faith, church and husband carried me through the treatments. God IS good! Have had many opportunities with this illness to give my testimony of Jesus’ saving me, and I CAN praise the Lord for his love.
In honor of my friend Debbie who has survived this horrible disease.Hugs to all of you who have too.
Fight!
In Memory of Tara’s Mom…
For my friends and relatives who have WON the fight, Charlotte, Jean, Lisa, Janice, Rita, Christy……..
For Barbara who fought breast cancer and won.
My mother is the only 1 of 4 sisters not diagnosed with breast cancer. Her 3 sisters died in their early 40’s. Bless you all.
In memory of my maternal great-grandmother who lost her life because of breast cancer.
In memory of my best friend, Sue Rains, who fought for 10 years, but lost her battle. I miss you so!
In support of my auntie, Eunice Hight and my sister-in-law, Miriam Gourley as they continue to fight. I love you.
Remembering my Granma Myrtle, love & miss you.
For my “second” mother who is still fighting, save the Boobies! I love you Joan, and I know you will beat this after all there are too many good books left in the world to read your time here isn’t over yet!
In memory of my grandmother, who passed away in 1982 from breast cancer.
In memory of my aunt, who is a survivor!
I’m a breast cancer survivor. And appreciate you doing this.
for Peggy who is undergoing chemo and radiation now/my prayers are with u.
Have a Mama and Grandma who are survivors… What does being a survivor mean? Not just simply “holding your head above water” but being determined to make it to the shore!! The best thing that I have to say to others who are in the midst of the uncertain waters just now is: KEEP SWIMMING! Don’t let go!! And to the “lifeguards” (otherwise known as “caregivers”): Make sure that you provide the life raft that is needed during the journey. Most of all, have faith… and never, never, NEVER give up!! 🙂
Breast Cancer is a HUGE concern for all women, and I am very glad that we have a reliable method of early detection. Most Breast Cancer is caught early, due to annual mammograms and a big part of getting the word out is due to all the attention that Breast Cancer awareness receives.
Unfortunately, Breast Cancer is not the most deadly Cancer that afflicts women. I wish that ALL gynecological Cancers – Breast, Ovarian, Cervical, and Uterine – were incorporated into one big Female Cancer Awareness program.
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness month, by the way. It is signified by a teal ribbon.
In memory of my aunt Feba Jean Hall from Ky. Who was a very brave woman. She fought for well over 13 yrs I think,It might have been longer. She was blessed to have been able to fight for that long. She lost the fight 2011. She will never be forgotten.
My aunt just began her battle with breast cancer. 🙁 I just completed the Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure Walk in Philadelphia, October 14-16; walked 60 miles over the course of 3 days, raised $2500 toward the fight!
I have known many touched by breast cancer including me. Currently a friend from high school is going through treatments.
I am thankful for the treatments they have now and how far it has come especially the anti-nausea drugs. I’m thankful each follow up appointment that puts me further and further from my initial diagnosis which means the chance of it coming back is smaller and smaller. I’m thankful for all of those before me that fought the battle because it means that doctors and researchers have been able to continue to find a cure for this horrid disease.
In memory of my mother Florence Reeder.
In Support, in Memory and in Honor of every woman out there including my supervisor Nancy who is fighting this disease and winning it!!! Let’s fight like a girl and overcome this forever!!!
In Honor of my friend the beautiful and courageous Andrea Kennedy-Faircloth who is cancer-free 1 year. She never complained one time about being in pain from chemo, and was expecting twin girls also at that time. All three are doing GREAT and thriving. Praise God!!!
In honor of my husband’s Aunt Judy who is now cancer free!
In memory of my mother Joann Vizza
In memory of my step mom Diane LaFerrara. She survived breast cancer 10 years ago and was put on Tomoxifin (sp). Died of stomach cancer last month.
In memory of my grandmother, Theodosia Johnson who had breast cancer. Also in honor of my friends Kim S., Sherrie K. and Janet G.-all women either under 40 or in their early 40s when diagnosed with breast cancer. They are all survivors and I am honored to call them my friend!
I, too, am a survivor and just passed my 2 year anniversary! I had a lumpectomy and radiation and was sooo uplifted by the support of my family and friends. Cards from friends made a real difference in my life also. I recommend that over email messages. In honor of my cousin, Jan, who has survived 2 ordeals of breast cancer.
For my grandma Isobel who is a survivor.
In memory of my mother 1955-2009 she fought hard for five years but her cancer was too agressive. In honor of my Aunt who has been in remission for 3 years now, hopefully it stays that way
In honor of my Great Grandmother who fought breast cancer and survived; my Grandmother and Great Aunt (Sisters) who fought and lost too quickly (Five months, it was so aggressive); and in honor of my Mother, who was diagnosed with it at the same age as her Mother, who fought and survived and just celebrated her 10th Anniversary Cancer Free!!! Breast Cancer attacks families, generations, the very core of our existence… it MUST be Defeated!!
In honor of my aunts Carolyn N and Karen M who fought courageously but did not overcome and my mom Donna C who is a survivor. And also in honor of one of my dearest friends’ mothers Beverly M. What brave women they were and are and how loved they all are.
In honor of my sister, Jean Newsome who is still fighting til this day.
In memory of my best friend Deb, who was diagnosed after her very first mammogram, found hard, but lost her battle after two years. I miss you every day, Deb. I’m saving up a bunch of bad jokes to share with you someday. 😉
I was diagnoised 10 years ago and had 1 reoccurance. To those of you who have had, are currently battling this awful cancer….STAY STRONG, BE POSITIVE AND FIGHT IT!!!!!!
IN Memory of my friend Michelle… She’s been gone 5-6 yrs and still think of her.
my boyfriend lost his sister to cancer in 2004, she had breast cancer and beat that . the cancer came back in her spine and brain and she went within a year. then in 2011 her daughter had breast cancer and beat that but the cancer came back in her brain and lungs. miss you beverly and tammy ,rest in peace.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2005, and endured surgery, chemotherapy and radiation through December. First and foremost, I want to praise my God, because without my faith in Him and the comfort He provided me, I would not have survived. Second, I want to commend Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY, and the Faulk Cancer Center in Elmira, NY, for their excellent care. They literally saved my life. Third….and last, but not least, my heart goes out to my family, friends and caregivers for their unending support. Today, I’m cancer free!!! 🙂
To those of you who are newly diagnosed, already in treatment, or looking forward to your last treatment soon….be strong, and seek God with all your heart! God led you to it, He’ll get you through it! God bless you….you’re in my prayers!
In Memory of my mother’s sisters Joyce Fickling (1968); Clarice Carter (1993); Dale Hernandez and Mable McConey currently in remission.
In Memory of my friend Donna who lost her courageous battle a few weeks ago.
As a Breast Cancer survivor, I want to honor my “fellow sisters” in their courageous fight against this disease, especially Annette, Joyce, Kate, Lisa, Mary Lou and all my support group friends from NH to MA. Also, in memory of those who we have lost, Hannah and Gloria. Hope a cure can be found so that we do not lose any more special friends.
I would like to spend my thanks to the dedicated doctors, nurses, aids and volunteers that help and support us as be go through treatment.
For my Grandma. You are always in my thoughts.
In honor of my Mom, Grandmom and Aunt who lost their lives to breast cancer.
We will never forget! We will never give up on a cure….
In honor of my Aunt who is fighting Breast Cancer as we speak!
In honor my aunts and a dear friend.
To honor my friend and coworker Lori, its been 9 years, but she is cancer free and living her life the way we all should, “who gives a ….., its one short life.
In memory of Jini, who fought for herself and many for 10 years. We miss you, but will see you again soon!