Good question. I have my off and on moments. When first diagnosed I
got all those thingies for the car. I refused to put them on. Now days
I might. Someone gave me pink rinestone reader glasses and I had so
many compliments and where did you get those, that I went out and
got four pair. If you have to wear readers, why not flash.
patb

I have gotten some pink stuff from some well meaning people. And my twin sister has walked in the SGK 3-Day in Boston for the last 2 years in my honor, so I did purchase some things to wear while out on the route supporting her.

But, the thing that means the most to me is a charm bracelet that my Aunt started when I first started chemo. They got the word out that everyone should buy me a charm that would make me think of them and how they were supporting me through chemo. Well...I ended up with enough charms to get me through my first year in treatment! And those charms still come with me each week (the overflow ones are on a charm holder that attaches to a necklace). Some of them are pink ribbons, but most aren't and I love the people who are close to my heart (or on my wrist) for each treatment.

I don't necessarily mind the pink stuff...I just don't want to become the BC Poster child!

I feel like if I see another pink ribbon, I'll puke. I'm just tired of thinking of cancer and don't want to advertise it. My son recently gave me the prettiest cross key chain holder. He said he couldn't decide between the cross or the breast cancer ribbon, I told him he made the right choice. I have been more drawn to crosses since my diagnosis. I guess it's a faith thing. I have never been one to wear pink or the ribbons to begin with. Through treatment I did wear the little pink bracelet (lance armstrong type). But took it off when chemo ended. I still have it and hopefully will never have to put it on again..sherryg

I received a lot of pink things when I was first diagnosed - the best being a hat from my sister that says "Cancer Sucks."

I reently purchased a license plate for the front of my car since GA doesn't have front plates. It has the pink ribbon on each end and between the ribbons in black letters the word "SURVIVOR." I like that because that's what I am, a survivor, and I want the world to know that you can survive breast cancer.

I hear you
 

Dear Rhonda:

Me too share your feelings about this "pink" things. It bugs me that people think that I should wear or have things with the bc logo at home, or anywhere near me.. Having survived this long I really do not feel it makes or it has made a difference in my life. But Oh...Life goes on, doesn't it? I am just content and grateful we can count on so many drugs nowadays to help us live longer, healthier, hopeful, etc.etc.

No doubt this is an interesting posting. Thanks for sharing.

Rhonda, I suppose I've been lucky as far as this pink thing goes. I was given one of those Lance Armstrong bracelets but that's it. I got that not long after being DX and have never received any other pink things. Other then that one thing I haven't been given any other things but that in the entire two years. Which actually is good for me because I just rather not go into it with anyone unless I choose too.

Pink has never been one of my favorite colors either...so its worked out well. But I can certainly understand where your coming from...it makes sense to me. :)

Chelee