Are you all tired of the pink ribbons yet? I know that we are overloaded with breast cancer awareness. The images come in all forms: in retail offerings, in the grocery store, at the football game. Even I get weary. Does it really help "regular" people?
When I was first diagnosed in 1997, I had some options. When my recurrence happened in 2009, I found that real progress was made!
In basic and non-scientific terms, the care from my doctors and the options for mastectomy were improved, the anti-nausea drugs were better, the tests were more specific so I didn't have as much discomfort. There are more books written to help you and your family cope. Most importantly my oncologist actually took classes to learn what patients might be thinking! What a concept!
So, please suffer through 28 more days in October and support whatever cause floats your boat. And know that it does help regular people, like me.
When I was first diagnosed in 1997, I had some options. When my recurrence happened in 2009, I found that real progress was made!
In basic and non-scientific terms, the care from my doctors and the options for mastectomy were improved, the anti-nausea drugs were better, the tests were more specific so I didn't have as much discomfort. There are more books written to help you and your family cope. Most importantly my oncologist actually took classes to learn what patients might be thinking! What a concept!
So, please suffer through 28 more days in October and support whatever cause floats your boat. And know that it does help regular people, like me.
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