Scan

Last week I mentioned that my petscan "lit up". This is what I meant. Aside from my brain, kidneys, and bladder, the rest is cancer. Multiple places in my spine, shoulder, pelvis, top of my femur, and sternum. Not a pink ribbon in sight but I'm still aware of breast cancer. How 'bout you?
Did you know that only 2 - 5% of money for breast cancer research is dedicated toward understanding metastatic breast cancer (Stage IV), or finding solutions to extend the lives of MBC patients? Something's wrong with this picture. (Learn more here: www.metavivor.org)

So remember, I'm asking you to do it differently this year when you see those pink ribbons. Let them be a reminder to:
💗SPREAD THE WORD - If you really want to jump on board the pink ribbon wagon, bring awareness to the people by encouraging self breast exams. Know what to do and how often to do it. Early detection increases your survival rate.
💗SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - If you know someone who has/had breast cancer, reach out, be helpful, donate directly to their ongoing expenses, love them, hug them...gently.
💗PRAY FOR A CURE - If you want to know exactly how to pray for someone affected by breast cancer, whether they have it or are supporting someone with it, finding a cure is of paramount importance. Honor that person's treatment choices and pray for their total and complete healing. Physically, spiritually, emotionally.

TWO YEARS AGO during October, I was in the middle of chemo and I asked you to PRAY every time you saw a pink ribbon. LAST YEAR I asked you to continue praying but to also be mindful of WHERE you show your support. If you're buying something with that cute pink ribbon design on it, make sure you know where your dollars are really going. Don't be afraid to ASK a business! If they are truly supportive, they should have no hesitation in sharing that info. Better yet, GIVE directly. Whether to an organization that is actively and honestly supporting breast cancer research or to the survivors themselves. THIS YEAR, I'm asking that your support and prayers continue. Not just for me, but for all women (and men) fighting this all too common battle.
And for those that have asked, here's my Facebook fundraising account: https://www.facebook.com/donate/279741699532634/
Or PayPal to the same account: https://www.paypal.me/TWCancerFight. Every dime goes to my ongoing health care.
Or via First Interstate Bank.