Good Info

This documentary hasn't seemed to get much attention. I only heard of it because it showed up on Netflix as a suggestion.

I made the mistake of commenting in October that I found it annoying how people use Oct as "national pink month" and wear pink clothes, pink wigs, pink accessories, buy pink products, and they think that they are actually doing something. Everyone is aware that breast cancer exists. People don't need to get decked out in pink to raise awareness. Unfortunately, quietly donating to reputable organizations who help with cancer screenings or help finance the cost of treatment isn't as fun as dying one's hair pink or buying cute pink jewelry.

I say it was a mistake for me to make that comment in a conversation because someone got very angry with me because she strongly felt that mailing yogurt lids, writing a silly Facebook update, and wearing a pink shirt were really making a difference.

My mother beat breast cancer because she went to her doctor for regular check-ups and followed up with recommended age appropriate health screenings. She also had an amazing support system at work and her Co workers all chipped in and helped cover the gaps in insurance coverage for her treatment. Buying pink junk had nothing to do with it. I wish those rich companies would take their pink profits and focus on prevention and cancer screenings.