No Cancer is Sexy.

Amanda I'm so very sorry if my post has caused you any pain. That was certainly not my intention. I was very pissed off and offended by the comments of the writer for myself and my pink sisters. I mentioned to my oncologist today the letter in the paper and she said I can understand why you are offended... There is no good cancer to have She agreed that more $$ needed to be spent in research of all cancers . I was diagnosed in October 2011 and I remember walking through the shopping centres, waiting at doctors appointments, reading magazines etc.. I was trying to get my head around the idea I had cancer and everywhere I looked there were bloody pink ribbons and I couldn't escape it. Only the other day I was discussing with friends my idea for a small tattoo I am planning. They all immediately suggested a pink ribbon. I said I didn't want a pink ribbon to define me for the rest of my life. I can only imagine how angry you must be feeling as you face the continuing battle that is ABC. I know how pissed off and angry I was a few weeks ago to find out that I had joined the ABC less than a year after finishing treatment. I felt so ripped off. The anger has diminished a little as I get ready for the treatment and scans that will now be with me for the rest of my life. My oncologist was not able to give me the black/ white answers I had hoped for today. I will have more tests and add another specialist to my list as I begin the fight for my life once again. Sorry again if my post has caused you any pain Mel xxx