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Breast is best
COS
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Something which was sent to me to day.
Keep this one going as it is BCC awareness month
A handsome, middle-aged man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down.
Before he ordered, he couldn't help but notice a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him, and it wasn't until he remembered he was wearing a small pink ribbon on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what he joke was all about.
The man brushed off the reaction as ignorance, but the smirks began to get to him.
He looked one of the rude men square in the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked, quizzically, 'This?'
With that the men all began to laugh out loud.
The man he addressed said, as he fought back laughter, 'Hey, sorry man, but we were just commenting on how pretty your little ribbon looks against your blue jacket!'
The middle aged man calmly motioned for the joker to come over to his table, and invited him to sit down.
As uncomfortable as he was, the guy obliged, not really sure why.
In a soft voice, the middle aged man said, 'I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer.
I wear it in my mother's honour.'
Oh, sorry dude. She died of breast cancer?'
'No, she didn't. She's alive and well. But her breasts nourished me as an infant, and were a soft resting place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. I'm very grateful for my mother's breasts, and her health.'
'Umm,' the stranger replied,'Yeah.'
'And I wear this ribbon to honour my wife,' the middle aged man went on.
And she's okay, too?', the other guy asked.
'Oh, yes. She' fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving
pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our beautiful daughter 23 years ago. I am grateful for my wife's breasts, and for her health.'
'Uh huh. And I guess you wear it to honour your daughter, also?'
'No. It's too late to honour my daughter by wearing it now. My daughter died of breast cancer one month ago. She thought she was too young to have breast cancer, so when she accidentally noticed a small lump, she ignored it. She thought that since it wasn't painful, it must not be anything to worry about.'
Shaken and ashamed, the now sober stranger said, 'Oh, man, I'm so sorry mister'.
'So, in my daughter's memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon,
which allows me the opportunity to enlighten others. Now, go home and talk to your wife and your daughters, your mother and your friends.'
And here the middle-aged man reached in his pocket and handed the other man a little pink ribbon.
The guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, 'Can ya help me put it on?
This is breast cancer awareness month.
Do regular breast self-exams and have annual mammograms if you are a woman over the age of 40.
And encourage those women you love to do the same.
Please send this on to anyone you would like to remind of the importance of breast cancer awareness.
A CANDLE LOSES NOTHING BY LIGHTING ANOTHER CANDLE, PLEASE KEEP THIS CANDLE GOING!
Keep this one going as it is BCC awareness month
A handsome, middle-aged man walked quietly into the cafe and sat down.
Before he ordered, he couldn't help but notice a group of younger men at the table next to him. It was obvious they were making fun of something about him, and it wasn't until he remembered he was wearing a small pink ribbon on the lapel of his suit that he became aware of what he joke was all about.
The man brushed off the reaction as ignorance, but the smirks began to get to him.
He looked one of the rude men square in the eye, placed his hand beneath the ribbon and asked, quizzically, 'This?'
With that the men all began to laugh out loud.
The man he addressed said, as he fought back laughter, 'Hey, sorry man, but we were just commenting on how pretty your little ribbon looks against your blue jacket!'
The middle aged man calmly motioned for the joker to come over to his table, and invited him to sit down.
As uncomfortable as he was, the guy obliged, not really sure why.
In a soft voice, the middle aged man said, 'I wear this ribbon to bring awareness about breast cancer.
I wear it in my mother's honour.'
Oh, sorry dude. She died of breast cancer?'
'No, she didn't. She's alive and well. But her breasts nourished me as an infant, and were a soft resting place for my head when I was scared or lonely as a little boy. I'm very grateful for my mother's breasts, and her health.'
'Umm,' the stranger replied,'Yeah.'
'And I wear this ribbon to honour my wife,' the middle aged man went on.
And she's okay, too?', the other guy asked.
'Oh, yes. She' fine. Her breasts have been a great source of loving
pleasure for both of us, and with them she nurtured and nourished our beautiful daughter 23 years ago. I am grateful for my wife's breasts, and for her health.'
'Uh huh. And I guess you wear it to honour your daughter, also?'
'No. It's too late to honour my daughter by wearing it now. My daughter died of breast cancer one month ago. She thought she was too young to have breast cancer, so when she accidentally noticed a small lump, she ignored it. She thought that since it wasn't painful, it must not be anything to worry about.'
Shaken and ashamed, the now sober stranger said, 'Oh, man, I'm so sorry mister'.
'So, in my daughter's memory, too, I proudly wear this little ribbon,
which allows me the opportunity to enlighten others. Now, go home and talk to your wife and your daughters, your mother and your friends.'
And here the middle-aged man reached in his pocket and handed the other man a little pink ribbon.
The guy looked at it, slowly raised his head and asked, 'Can ya help me put it on?
This is breast cancer awareness month.
Do regular breast self-exams and have annual mammograms if you are a woman over the age of 40.
And encourage those women you love to do the same.
Please send this on to anyone you would like to remind of the importance of breast cancer awareness.
A CANDLE LOSES NOTHING BY LIGHTING ANOTHER CANDLE, PLEASE KEEP THIS CANDLE GOING!
Rememember. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
Never pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. And finally, be really nice to your family and friends; you never know
when, You might need them to empty your bedpan.
Never pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. And finally, be really nice to your family and friends; you never know
when, You might need them to empty your bedpan.
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Thanks for that Cos. Very poignant and a very good reminder.
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Yes, cheers for the reminder. Might mention the mamogram thingy when i go to the Drs next. I am a great believer in health awareness and early detection.
Mind you they think i am a bit neurotic anyway, after asking if it was a good idea if i started to take asprin as a daily insurance against strokes. Unfortunately, i am a high risk.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
Nice one COS
;D ;D ;D
My gran died of breast cancer
:'( :'( :'(Thanks!!
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I realise it can be distressing for those of us who have lost some one through something of which could be avoided.So with Martins permission i will use this page for any other links/reminders of such nature. As i can be stubborn just like my dear old Dad , like father like son a gentle reminder of such things is some times like a rocket up the, now where was i ::) Rememember. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
Never pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom.
If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You get another chance. And finally, be really nice to your family and friends; you never know
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I am sure no one would object to timely reminders of the important things in life COS.
I understand that men can also be diagnosed with cancer in their equivalent breast tissue so it's a good point that mistral made for all lumps and bumps to be checked out.
An important thing to remember with tumours is that they rarely hurt - it's the damage they do to surrounding tissue that is painful, so just because it doesn't appear to be sore, don't ignore it.Blah0 -
That's and excellent story and really makes you think. I've passed it on to my sister-in-law and work mates. Thanks for that. 0
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I've just sent this to everyone on my mail list who wouldn't have read it here
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Cos, I lost an aunt to breast cancer and I think it is very fitting that everyone, male and female should remember the risks. Well done!0
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One really sad thing is that more women aren't aware of the benefits of breastfeeding their babies - i.e the reduced risk of breast cancer. We have a pathetic rate of breastfeeding in this country - not suprising really, given that a) Formula adverts make it look like the better choice and b) Breastfeeding mothers (and this is from experience) are often made to feel like freaks for wanting the best for their child.
I read somewhere that French women actually get PAID to breastfeed for longer (I think in the form of child benefit or the French equivalent). Makes you think!0
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