Please make plans to pick up the October edition of Glamour Magazine (even if you aren't in the Glamour demographic). The magazine contains a piece called What Breast Cancer Really Looks Like, and it focuses on 5 different women and their individual stories. The photographer for the piece is a friend, and the article focuses on all sides of breast cancer, which is important. I feel like most of October's breast cancer awareness endeavors focus on those who have been "cured" and leave out stage IV/terminal breast cancer. This article does not leave out the group that needs research and funding the most. I am happy that Glamour decided to show its readers the full picture and applaud the author who wrote it.
You'll probably read more about my thoughts on stage IV breast cancer between now and October when the world turns pink and everyone encourages breast cancer awareness. Awareness is simply not enough. Fair warning that I have much to say about this but will save it for another time.
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