October is breast cancer awareness month, but each survivor has their own perspective on the matter.
BY BONNIE ANNIS
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 22, 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.
The months of the year help us prepare for the seasons. There's a familiarity and significance to almost every month of the year. In January, we feel the chill of winter, February causes us to focus on the emotion of love, March is the blustery month and on and on it goes until we reach the month of October.
For many, October is all about cooler temperatures, pumpkins and fall leaves, but for the breast cancer survivor, October means so much more.
October, in recent years, has come to be known as the month set aside for breast cancer awareness. Weeks before the month arrives, there's an "in-your-face" campaign of festive pink ribbons. Many have become complacent as pink ribbons pop up everywhere while others hone in on the symbolism and embrace it.
For many, October is all about cooler temperatures, pumpkins and fall leaves, but for the breast cancer survivor, October means so much more.
October, in recent years, has come to be known as the month set aside for breast cancer awareness. Weeks before the month arrives, there's an "in-your-face" campaign of festive pink ribbons. Many have become complacent as pink ribbons pop up everywhere while others hone in on the symbolism and embrace it.
No comments:
Post a Comment