Every year since 1994, we celebrate breast cancer awareness during the month of October. It's a special time of education and celebration. Learn more in this article.
BY BONNIE ANNIS
PUBLISHED AUGUST 29, 2018
Bonnie Annis is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2014 with stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes. She is an avid photographer, freelance writer/blogger, wife, mother and grandmother.
Way out in the great sea of merchandising, a pink tsunami is building. In just a few weeks, a tidal wave of pink ribbons will wash ashore in celebration of the infamous “Pinktober.” What is this madness, you say? If you've never experienced the mighty, rushing wind of pinkness, get ready. It's coming and there's nothing you can do to stop it.
The first October after I was diagnosed with breast cancer was daunting. Still in the midst of treatment, I was unprepared and caught off guard by what many knew to be Pinktober. My unfamiliarity with the term caused me to do some digging. What was it and how would it affect me? These were questions that needed answers. My curious mind wanted to know.
The first October after I was diagnosed with breast cancer was daunting. Still in the midst of treatment, I was unprepared and caught off guard by what many knew to be Pinktober. My unfamiliarity with the term caused me to do some digging. What was it and how would it affect me? These were questions that needed answers. My curious mind wanted to know.
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