New Edition - Cancer on the Mighty

It's more than displays of pink. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. CANCER NEWSLETTER During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many people adopt a “Think Pink” attitude and splash photos full of pink support across their Facebook and Instagram feeds. While this does raise awareness for the second leading cause of death in U.S. women, it doesn’t show the raw reality of what it’s like to go through breast cancer treatment, or what it’s like surviving the deadly disease. Take a look at these 14 honest Instagram selfies of women who bravely share their breast cancer experience, from first chemo treatment to post-mastectomy. Then read a few inspiring stories about human courage and kindness. All my best, Trish, The Mighty’s Cancer Editor 14 Selfies That Show What Breast Cancer Really Looks Like Trish Broome BREAST CANCER In October millions of people, organizations and businesses adopt the “Think Pink” attitude. Read the Story In Las Vegas, a Cancer Survivor and LAPD Officer's Lives Crossed Paths Trish Broome CANCER Last week, the U.S. witnessed one of its darkest days in history. Read the Story 'Magic' Wigs Turn Kids With Cancer Into Disney Characters on Halloween Trish Broome CHILDHOOD CANCER Not only is the word “cancer” a scary thing for a child, but often so is the thought of losing hair from chemo. Read the Story Mighty Contributor Spotlight Elyse Sutherland Elyse Sutherland has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dysautonomia and severe gastroparesis, and she has been in remission from cancer for four years. She balances being a full-time student pursuing a degree in speech-language pathology with working part-time at a daycare facility. Shares Copyright © 2017 The Mighty, All rights reserved. You subscribed to this email on themighty.com. Our mailing address is: The Mighty 210 N. Glenoaks Blvd Burbank, CA 91502 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences