Category Archives: "Breast Cancer"
"Pink Ribbons," the Movie, Highlights the Hypocrisy of Breast Cancer Fundraising
It seems that Pinkwashing is starting earlier and earlier every year. We expect all the pink products to roll out in October, during Breast Cancer Month, but now we’re seeing pink everywhere about the same time we see back-to-school specials. I’ve posted in years past about how it all started out well, but now it
Britta's Book at a Glance: Chapter 9, Hair, Wigs, and Scarves
It’s one of the biggest concerns for a lot of people facing a cancer diagnosis-will I lose my hair? When I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease at 16 years old, my doctor told me I would lose my hair, and I was devastated. I got it cut short, and I remember feeling like I was
Britta's Book at a Glance: Chapter 8, Complementary Therapies
While you’re going through cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, you may feel you have your hands full just keeping your head above water. As you struggle to deal with side effects and maintain everything else in your life, you’re liable to wind up feeling spent, worn down, and depressed. In Chapter 8 of my
O & N Collective and CV Skinlabs Contest Giveaway for a Good Cause: Helping Breast Cancer Survivor Start a Volunteer Non-Profit
A couple weeks ago, I published a post on breast cancer survivor Terri Wingham and her efforts to raise enough money to start her new non-profit organization for cancer fighters and survivors. Several of you have since donated to this cause-thank you! Terri still needs more funds to finish her trip, however, and I’m hoping
