Custom batch of breast cancer awareness bracelets are off to their new home this week! www.summerstylebracelets.etsy.com . . . . . #summerstylebracelets #breastcancerawareness #awarenessribbon #custombracelets #bulkorder #wholesalejewelry #handmade #etsyfinds #ribboncharm #breastcancerwarrior (at Anaheim, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpBEZWLsVX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
October is both #breastcancerawareness & #domesticviolenceawareness month. Go to an event, read the handouts, read the blog post, watch the films, we need to support and educate ourselves so we can be the change. #dormroomtv
Since 2001, @boymeetsgirlusa has worked to help raise awareness for breast cancer. Whether you or a loved one is currently battling or has battled cancer, BOY MEETS GIRL® is with you. @youngsurvivalcoalition strengthens the community, addresses the unique needs, amplifies the voice, and improves the quality of life of young adults affected by breast cancer, locally, nationally, and internationally. Numerous collections have been dedicated to our Founder & Creative Director @stacyigel’s friend Kristen Martinez. From the “We Can Survive” Concert to @qvc to our #FCK #CANCER merchandise, we will continue to bring awareness. #BOYMEETSGIRL #BOYMEETSGIRLUSA #YSC #YOUNGSURVIVORCOALITION . . . . . . . . . . . . #BREASTCANCER #BREASTCANCERAWARENESS #BCA #CANCER #FUCKCANCER #CANCERAWARENESS #CANCERSURVIVOR #CANCERRESEARCH #WOMENSHEALTH #WELLNESS #FEELYOURCUPS #SHOPFORCHARITY #FASHION #FASHIONBLOG #STYLE #STYLEBLOG #OOTD #OOTDMAGAZINE #OOTN #WIW #WHATIWORE #THRIVER #FCKCANCER #BREASTCANCERAWARENESSMONTH (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVLYtgWgr1z/?utm_medium=tumblr
This holiday season we are celebrating by sharing some organizations we are passionate about and our initiatives to promote them for the 12 Days of Giving. For Day 12 we are shining a light on @pinkcans4cancer: This collection is dedicated to our dear friend Kristen Martinez 1974-2010. Together BOY MEETS GIRL® founder Stacy Igel & PinkCans4Cancer co-founder William Anthony Dean are coming together to honor Kristen. “We met over a decade ago when Stacy along with Kristen were co-chairing the In Living Pink Gala under the Young Survival Coalition for Breast Cancer. We instantly became friends and had a mutual love for our friend Kristen. A decade later we came together to honor Kristen’s legacy and continue to advocate to help survivors of cancer. Link in bio to learn more & shop. More to come. We wanted to wish everyone #HappyHolidays, #MerryXMAS, & #HappyKwanzaa! We are grateful for all of you and hope you have an incredible holiday season. #BMGxPC4C #BOYMEETSGIRL x #PINKCANS4CANCER #BOYMEETSGIRLUSA . . . . . . . . . . . #BREASTCANCER #BREASTCANCERAWARENESS #BCA #CANCER #FUCKCANCER #CANCERAWARENESS #CANCERSURVIVOR #CANCERRESEARCH #WOMENSHEALTH #WELLNESS #MERRYCHRISTMAS #CHRISTMASEVE #CHRISTMASEVEEVE #HAPPYHOLIDAYS #HOLIDAYS #KWANZAA (at New York City, N.Y.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1Vq1RuHt9/?utm_medium=tumblr
Shout out to all the breast cancer warriors #berrycurly #fcancer #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersurvivor Follow and shop our hair care line @creolebelleorganics Follow our baby page @lovesmootiepie Follow the owner of BerryCurly @macikayla Follow our HairTutorail Page @kurliebelles https://www.instagram.com/p/BorPnR4ngvW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5x2n87e5l4rh
Out of 3.905 billion women all over the world, 7.8 million were diagnosed with breast cancer.
Doing the math, it seems like too tiny percentage to give the attention.
But the frustration and anxiety of women with breast cancer is beyond numbers.
It is not the end of the world. You can beat it, survive it and thrive from it. But at the same time, it is serious,severe and fatal if you were late to get treated.
In 2020 alone, breast cancer caused 685000 deaths globally.
It is only the best if we as women take care of ourselves from the very beginning and are well aware of our bodies.
As women, we share common pros and cons, risks and benefits.
We need to look after ourselves, look after one another and help each other.
If you think you have any sign leading to breast cancer, go see a doctor as soon as possible. If you see a woman with breast cancer, encourage her and help her beat it.
this is one of my dearest friends, please click the link & give it a read;
if anything at all, it will take 1 minute out of your day.
if this could circulate, to different people around this world that would be amazing… but what would also be amazing is helping share this link and if it’s possible for you, donating what would be your morning cup of coffee or evening beverage… even a dollar makes a difference… raise awareness.. help save a life. Thank you.
There’s nothing “fun” about recovery. Recovery is boring, lonely, painful. Before my Mastectomy with DTI Reconstruction I was extremely active - I don’t enjoy sitting on the couch for hours or binge watching TV. I miss exercising, cleaning, baking. All of this on top of losing my breasts is taking a toll on my mental health. Sometimes I regret Reconstruction (no wonder I couldn’t make my mind up 100% until pre-op), it’s painful and uncomfortable. I worry all of the time about complications (necrosis, losing my implant - even though I’ve been a good patient) as I already have developed axillary web syndrome as well as a blood blister I have to religiously use Santyl on. My body doesn’t feel like my own. I’ve lost all of my muscle, I drink 8 cups of coffee to get through the day, I’m eating a ridiculous amount of protein to heal faster. I’m bloated, depressed, and just want to get back to my normal life - but better as I’m determined. Through all of this, I choose positivity
Accepting my body 19 days post Mastectomy. I felt good enough today to put on shorts (vs leggings) even though I’ve lost all of my muscle in my legs (see loose AF skin), as well as my stomach. I already have BDD so seeing my body change so drastically and quickly is hard - but I’m pushing forward. The swelling is still going down as the scale smacked me in the face today with over a pound of weight loss Eating disordered brained me would be ecstatic, rational me is scared. My appetite hasn’t been the best but I still force myself to eat all of the protein because I want to heal faster I’m hoping in 3 more weeks I’ll be cleared and able to start lifting as I miss my muscles (pretty sure that lifting will start with physical therapy to get my range of motion in my arms back), especially my upper body strength. I picked up a cold/infection from one of my many doctors visits so on top of recovering from my Mastectomy I’ve been sick. I’m still remaining positive though, life on this side is beautiful #mastectomy #breastcancer #survivor #breastcancerawareness #mentalhealth #realrecovery #edwarrior #ednos #anxiety #fightlikeagirl https://www.instagram.com/p/BmOyL_kFXUz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10f7mkjqgs5e4
Today, I was given this pin by a 2x breast cancer survivor. I cried the ugliest of tears. It’s amazing the power a pin can hold, the gesture of being told to wear it proud. I immediately put it on this mini (pretty sure it’s a children’s) backpack I’ve been using as a purse. I will carry this with me proudly and never forget the power and the strength of the woman behind this pin #mastectomy #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastreconstruction #fightlikeagirl https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMfZAll1jK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xa6pnvhvlb69
Today is the first time I’ve put on a T-shirt in over 2 years. My sister kindly brought over some shirts I can step into since I can’t put my arms over my head. We’re currently in the middle of a heatwave so that means a lot to me. Putting on the T-shirt didn’t make me feel insecure, it actually made me feel good about myself - I can wear a T-shirt again! I’m not confined to oversized hoodies and sweaters due to trying to hide my large tumor or disfigured breasts. I am thankful. I’m headed to my first doctor’s appointment of the week. Today, the pain is strong, I feel everything on my right side. Sometimes, I want to give up and as someone with BPD I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have suicidal ideation, but I refocus my thoughts on how lucky I am - lucky for this second chance, lucky for my family, lucky to have a roof over my head, lucky to have healthcare at this important time in my life. I will keep moving forward and being an advocate for my health - mental and physical #mastectomy #breastsurgery #breastreconstruction #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #depression #anxiety #recovery #realrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/BmJln1UlxOm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p5886x42xkmn
Limbo. Today was a long day, at least a long day for me - 2 weeks post mastectomy being out for 6 hours between doctor’s appointments. No real answers. The cancer did not make its way into my lymph node. I am thankful. I have doctor’s appointments everyday next week. Today, I am suffering in pain. Today I wasn’t prepared (like I was with my insane pre-surgery I had to schedule if I left home) and settled for Wawa’s hard boiled eggs vs a Quest Bar. Today I had an appetite which included a donut. I don’t feel guilty after barely getting by with eating the past two days. I wait for answers, I recover, I fight for my health.
Today I am thankful. Today I let myself recover. Today I was able to take a walk. The fresh air was amazing. I am beyond thankful today is the last day of having these drains in. These drains that have caused me to sit sleeping up the past 10 nights. These drains that have caused me pain. These drains that I try to hide in oversized hoodies. These drains that caused me so much pain last night I was crying and hyperventilating (very rare for me). These drains that caused me to rush to the ER last night where my blood pressure was 155/103 (I usually run in the 90/60 range) which the nurse couldn’t believe he had taken it twice - all due to pain. I am very thankful to the ER doctor that was able to manipulate the drains and stop the pain. 12 hours and 30 minutes until these drains come out. Today was a bad body image day again, I miss exercise. I feel weak, I feel like not doing anything is not enough. This feeling is hard to overcome. I chose to wear the leggings and smaller hoodie again, exposing not only my drains but parts of my body I feel uncomfortable with. I am learning to accept my new life - whatever this may be, I am taking it day by day
#BreastCancerWarrior PINK II Issue of MODELLA BELLA Magazine www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1513349 Feature model: MICHELE #FightLikeAGirl #FightAgainstBreastCancer
MODELLA BELLA Supports #BreastCancerAwareness all year. Proceeds from #PinkGlovesOn and other #PINK photo sets benefit local support groups. DM for details.
Seeking Breast Cancer Survivors for upcoming features and column writing. DM for details.
MODELLA BELLA Supports #BreastCancerAwareness throughout the year. All proceeds from #PINK model sets and #PINKGlovesOn picture sets are donated to local support groups.
MODELLA BELLA Supports #BreastCancerAwareness all year. Proceeds from #PinkGlovesOn and other #PINK photo sets benefit local support groups. DM for details.
Seeking Breast Cancer Survivors for upcoming features and column writing. DM for details.
MODELLA BELLA Supports #BreastCancerAwareness throughout the year. All proceeds from #PINK model sets and #PINKGlovesOn picture sets are donated to local support groups.
#BreastCancerWarrior PINK III Issue of MODELLA BELLA Magazine www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1674993 Feature model: STASHA #FightLikeAGirl #FightAgainstBreastCancer
MODELLA BELLA Supports #BreastCancerAwareness all year. Proceeds from #PinkGlovesOn and other #PINK photo sets benefit local support groups. DM for details.
Seeking Breast Cancer Survivors for upcoming features and column writing. DM for details.
#BreastCancerWarrior PINK V Issue of MODELLA BELLA Magazine www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2094488 Feature model: GOLDIE #FightLikeAGirl #FightAgainstBreastCancer
MODELLA BELLA Supports #BreastCancerAwareness all year. Proceeds from #PinkGlovesOn and other #PINK photo sets benefit local support groups. DM for details.
Seeking Breast Cancer Survivors for upcoming features and column writing. DM for details.
