stop blaming breast cancer patients

Stop Blaming Breast Cancer Patients for Their Disease

If I see one more article about another BS claim about what this or that or not this or that has caused breast cancer I may seriously lose my mind. Can we stop blaming breast cancer patients for their illness? Please do not make someone feel guilty that they have or have not done something wrong […]

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sexist breast cancer campaigns

Where's the Outrage Over Sexist Breast Cancer Campaigns?

Are you saving the ta-tas this October? How about second base? Maybe you’ll put on an “I love boobies” bracelet or a giant boob costume in support the UK’s Coppafeel campaign. People are asked to participate in October’s breast cancer awareness month by accepting challenges to post photos of their breasts to social media, sometimes […]

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Red Fern Mastectomy Lingerie

Red Fern Lingerie: Mastectomy Bras Supporting Women's Lives

New intimate apparel brands like Red Fern Lingerie are changing the world of mastectomy lingerie. And it’s about time. Yes, women need more choices and access to feminine and sexy styles. But designs must also go beyond the usually pocketed bra made to hold a breast prosthesis. Post-mastectomy intimate apparel has to factor in the different […]

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stories of 2014

2014 Best & Worst Breast Stories (NSFW)

There was plenty of boob news that could have made this list of 2014 best and worst breast news stories. Many hit on issues from past years; like public breastfeeding, celebrity cleavage, or pink ribbon campaigns. But a few stories stuck out for me, thanks to their stupidity or smart thinking. Most of my picks for “worst” breast […]

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breast cancer awareness month

Why I Hate Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I don’t look forward to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That may seem like a strange statement coming from a woman whose own mother was diagnosed with the disease. Given my sex and age, I have a personal stake in seeing progress made. I remember what it was like in the late 1960s, when women didn’t […]

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