About Breast Cancer: Pink Fatigue: Are Pretty Ribbons Really Helping?

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer By now, some of you may be getting weary of all things Pink. This condition actually has a name: Pink Fatigue. It's caused by visual overstimulation of your pink ribbon receptors, brought on by seeing too many pink groceries, pink clothes, and Pink Zombies. No wait, I think those were Tiki drinks. Pink Fatigue: Are Pretty Ribbons Really Helping End Breast Cancer? All this pink stuff does, and has, raised funds for patient services such as free mammograms and help paying for treatments, but why hasn't it discovered the way to end breast cancer? Is Big Pharma keeping us from finding the Cure so it can profit? Or is some of the money going to the wrong place? Pink Ribbon Donations - Making Your Money Do Good Some of your pink ribbon purchases result in more benefits than others. Learn how to follow the money and be sure your dollars go to support the cure. Don't be afraid to ask how much, and to whom the money goes, when you make a pink purchase or donation. More about: Top-Rated Pink Ribbon Charities - Fundraising for Someone with Breast Cancer Kim Novak Faces Early-Stage Breast Cancer Silver screen beauty Kim Novak has been diagnosed with breast cancer. "It was caught early by a routine yearly mammogram and she is undergoing treatment," said her manager Sue Cameron. "All her doctors say she is in fantastic physical shape and should recover very well." Her treatment is expected to be minimal. It's a good thing the 77-year old actress got a routine mammogram, because the new mammogram guidelines don't require breast imaging after age 75! Free Magazines and Newsletters About Breast Cancer When you're waiting in line at the grocery store you'll see racks of magazines, tempting you to spend just $5 more. Why fork out your grocery money when you can have magazines delivered to your mailbox for free? Or at least for much less than $5 an issue. Here's 4 free magazines that focus on breast cancer. Know of other great, free magazines about breast cancer? Tell me about it by responding to this newsletter (which, by the way is free!) Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Pink Pink New Video Pink Cancer Ribbon Wear It Pink Featured Articles Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Tell Me About It Your Pink Ribbon Fatigue What Should You Know Before Breast Reconstruction? When Am I A Breast Cancer Survivor? Advertisement