Comments on: She Is Not Alone http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/ ~ all shades of beautiful Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:48:37 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: An Anniversary of Healing | afrobella http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-159114 An Anniversary of Healing | afrobella Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:40:36 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-159114 [...] But my heart felt so full, and I wanted to talk about the unpredictability of this disease so much, I wrote this, where I wrote about her cancer without writing about her directly. She didn’t want to put her name and face out there at the time, and I respected her wishes. [...] [...] But my heart felt so full, and I wanted to talk about the unpredictability of this disease so much, I wrote this, where I wrote about her cancer without writing about her directly. She didn’t want to put her name and face out there at the time, and I respected her wishes. [...]

]]> By: afrobella » The Color of the Month http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-98346 afrobella » The Color of the Month Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:19:42 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-98346 [...] In October, when I wrote about breast cancer month, I got some really good comments from bellas asking about other such initatives. Where’s the diabetes month, or multiple sclerosis month? What are the colors for those? How can I support other diseases from month to month? An initiative is underway to make February and March all about your ticker. The American Heart Association’s goal is to make you “fall in love with your heart.” [...] [...] In October, when I wrote about breast cancer month, I got some really good comments from bellas asking about other such initatives. Where’s the diabetes month, or multiple sclerosis month? What are the colors for those? How can I support other diseases from month to month? An initiative is underway to make February and March all about your ticker. The American Heart Association’s goal is to make you “fall in love with your heart.” [...]

]]> By: Beverly http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-56705 Beverly Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:26:55 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-56705 Patrice, I am sorry to hear about your aunt. It really distresses me that in our little island more isn't being done. Corporate sponsors really need to step it up! But take heart, the Cancer Society is trying their hardest. I am a volunteer for the Cancer Society and I know. The past month has been a flurry of activities geared towards raising funds and awareness for all things cancer related. They also do things throughout the year. We've been in the malls, in the supermarkets. I am blessed that no-one in my immediate family has been affected, though I have an aunt who is in remission for the past few years. Being a volunteer is a humbling and rewarding experience. Breast Cancer, and cancer in general, awareness is something that is very important to me. I am trying my hardest to get some of my students involved in the activities this month and becoming more aware. It's a work in progress though because still here on our island, people think cancer is a bad word. You would be suprised at some of the looks I received last week while I was out there selling Dollar ribbons. I figured if I was selling sex I would get a better response. It both saddens and angers me, but I can't let that stop me. Because the point is to make people care! and not only when they are immediately affected. I was shocked the other day to hear a co-worker the other day saying that she felt uncomfortable do a breast self-exam! WTF! It's crazy. Anyway, I hope your aunt get all of the best treatment that she needs and finds the strength to share her story with others, it really helps. Keep up the good work and thanks for brining the issue to light. I'll be out there again tomorrow selling ribbons and sharing information. I encourage others to volunteer and do the same! Patrice, I am sorry to hear about your aunt. It really distresses me that in our little island more isn’t being done. Corporate sponsors really need to step it up! But take heart, the Cancer Society is trying their hardest. I am a volunteer for the Cancer Society and I know. The past month has been a flurry of activities geared towards raising funds and awareness for all things cancer related. They also do things throughout the year. We’ve been in the malls, in the supermarkets. I am blessed that no-one in my immediate family has been affected, though I have an aunt who is in remission for the past few years. Being a volunteer is a humbling and rewarding experience. Breast Cancer, and cancer in general, awareness is something that is very important to me. I am trying my hardest to get some of my students involved in the activities this month and becoming more aware. It’s a work in progress though because still here on our island, people think cancer is a bad word. You would be suprised at some of the looks I received last week while I was out there selling Dollar ribbons. I figured if I was selling sex I would get a better response. It both saddens and angers me, but I can’t let that stop me. Because the point is to make people care! and not only when they are immediately affected. I was shocked the other day to hear a co-worker the other day saying that she felt uncomfortable do a breast self-exam! WTF! It’s crazy. Anyway, I hope your aunt get all of the best treatment that she needs and finds the strength to share her story with others, it really helps. Keep up the good work and thanks for brining the issue to light. I’ll be out there again tomorrow selling ribbons and sharing information. I encourage others to volunteer and do the same!

]]> By: Brandi http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-56536 Brandi Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:12:20 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-56536 Bella, Even with all of the pink products floating around in October, I have still be quite lazy about my monthly self-breast exams. Your blog has inspired me to make an appointment for my yearly exam and get on the good foot about checking my boobs each and every month. I need to care about my health more than anyone else. I don't want to become another statistic. I will pray for your relative. Bella,

Even with all of the pink products floating around in October, I have still be quite lazy about my monthly self-breast exams.
Your blog has inspired me to make an appointment for my yearly exam and get on the good foot about checking my boobs each and every month.
I need to care about my health more than anyone else. I don’t want to become another statistic.
I will pray for your relative.

]]> By: Q http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-56401 Q Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:54:09 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-56401 Hey There, Please forgive me if this has already been mentioned on your blog and I have missed it, but I thought I'd spread a little unknown fact to a lot of afrobella's out there. October is well-known as Cancer Awareness Month, however, October is also Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. The immune system makes antibodies directed against itself. These antibodies cause inflammation, pain and damage in various parts of the body. Lupus affects nearly two million Americans. African-American women are three times more likely to get lupus than Caucasian women and are more likely to suffer worse symptoms. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as many as one in every 250 African-American women has lupus. Thought I'd share a few fashion/beauty companies that are helping the fight against Lupus. Percentages of their sales of certain products go towards lupus research. Check them out, you got a few days left in October! http://www.bareescentuals.com/news/BE-cares/ http://www.carolsdaughter.com/products1.asp?dept=1078 http://www.morgandanedesigns.com/ Hey There,
Please forgive me if this has already been mentioned on your blog and I have missed it, but I thought I’d spread a little unknown fact to a lot of afrobella’s out there. October is well-known as Cancer Awareness Month, however, October is also Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys and brain. The immune system makes antibodies directed against itself. These antibodies cause inflammation, pain and damage in various parts of the body. Lupus affects nearly two million Americans. African-American women are three times more likely to get lupus than Caucasian women and are more likely to suffer worse symptoms. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as many as one in every 250 African-American women has lupus.
Thought I’d share a few fashion/beauty companies that are helping the fight against Lupus. Percentages of their sales of certain products go towards lupus research. Check them out, you got a few days left in October!
http://www.bareescentuals.com/news/BE-cares/
http://www.carolsdaughter.com/products1.asp?dept=1078
http://www.morgandanedesigns.com/

]]> By: Zoe http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-56230 Zoe Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:57:48 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-56230 oops: typo. I meant 'I felt so far away.' I know how helpless you can feel when loved ones are suffering and you aren't physically nearby to comfort them. The phone calls and the thoughts do matter, though! oops: typo. I meant ‘I felt so far away.’ I know how helpless you can feel when loved ones are suffering and you aren’t physically nearby to comfort them. The phone calls and the thoughts do matter, though!

]]> By: Zoe http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-56229 Zoe Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:54:22 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-56229 Patrice your blog is always such a bright spot in my day. This and so many other posts have really resonated with me (and I mean, they range from the "hello kitty" post announcing max's arrival and your affinity for german sheperds to your valued insight on hair products). My grandmother is one of the people who means the most to me and she was diagnosed this time last year. She had a mastectomy and is now doing fine. While it was all happening though, I left so far away (she's in the states and I live in London). Also, my mother-in-law has just undergone the same procedure T.T. described (a lumpectomy and some lymph node surgery followed by chemo and now radiotherapy). I'd never been so affected by breast cancer as I have in the last 365 days. I wish nothing but strength, hope, love and light for your relative. She is lucky to have you in her life. Also, I'd like to thank T.T. for sharing her story. I've long had benign lumps aspirated (I'm only 27) and have had a big one for a few months now that I've been lax about. Because of this post, I've made my doctor's appointment today to get it checked out. We women of color really do need to encourage one another to look after ourselves and take breast cancer seriously. Peace. Patrice your blog is always such a bright spot in my day. This and so many other posts have really resonated with me (and I mean, they range from the “hello kitty” post announcing max’s arrival and your affinity for german sheperds to your valued insight on hair products). My grandmother is one of the people who means the most to me and she was diagnosed this time last year. She had a mastectomy and is now doing fine. While it was all happening though, I left so far away (she’s in the states and I live in London). Also, my mother-in-law has just undergone the same procedure T.T. described (a lumpectomy and some lymph node surgery followed by chemo and now radiotherapy). I’d never been so affected by breast cancer as I have in the last 365 days. I wish nothing but strength, hope, love and light for your relative. She is lucky to have you in her life. Also, I’d like to thank T.T. for sharing her story. I’ve long had benign lumps aspirated (I’m only 27) and have had a big one for a few months now that I’ve been lax about. Because of this post, I’ve made my doctor’s appointment today to get it checked out. We women of color really do need to encourage one another to look after ourselves and take breast cancer seriously. Peace.

]]> By: hpy2bnpy http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-55888 hpy2bnpy Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:52:59 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-55888 Here are 2 centers in Oakland that any woman (or her loved ones) can go to for support, information and understanding around cancer. My only affiliation is that I have volunteered at both. Womens Cancer Resource Center http://www.wcrc.org Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic http://www.charlottemaxwell.org/ Peace and blessings to you and your family Bella. Here are 2 centers in Oakland that any woman (or her loved ones) can go to for support, information and understanding around cancer. My only affiliation is that I have volunteered at both.

Womens Cancer Resource Center
http://www.wcrc.org

Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic
http://www.charlottemaxwell.org/

Peace and blessings to you and your family Bella.

]]> By: Denise http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-55794 Denise Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:20:27 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-55794 AFROBELLA, thank you for sharing. Please let your relative know that she has numerous people who do not even know her, praying and sending out well wishes for her recovery. I pray that even if she doesn't extend her support circle, that she does rely upon those she loves and trusts. AFROBELLA, thank you for sharing. Please let your relative know that she has numerous people who do not even know her, praying and sending out well wishes for her recovery. I pray that even if she doesn’t extend her support circle, that she does rely upon those she loves and trusts.

]]> By: mistress scorpio http://www.afrobella.com/2007/10/22/she-is-not-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-55640 mistress scorpio Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:48:29 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=363#comment-55640 Bella, you, your family and all the posters with stories of their own friends and families... you are all in my thoughts. I am one of the lucky ones, to have never been touched by this disease, not through friends or family. I am not naive and I know it's just a matter of time. Bella, you, your family and all the posters with stories of their own friends and families… you are all in my thoughts. I am one of the lucky ones, to have never been touched by this disease, not through friends or family. I am not naive and I know it’s just a matter of time.

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