Help: Breasts, Again

Subject: Breasts, Again
From: wysiwyg
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 02:51 PM

Hey gang, remember all the fun threads in the last few months about BREASTS?

Wouldn't it be GREAT if they never got CANCER in them again?

I can't think of a more motivated group than Mudcateers!

I dunno if the following is the BEST way to ensure that women will have healthy breasts forever, but ONE thing you can do easily arrived in my e-mail today and I know you ALL have BIG address books:

Yahoo will donate $1 for every person who opens the web site below and clicks on the pink ribbon on the left side of the page.

Please help find a cure for this devastating disease. It could happen to you or someone you love.

Go to:

http://health.yahoo.com/

and click on the PINK RIBBON.

Spread the word!

~Susan

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 03:27 PM

Word is spreading. Thanks, Praise.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Ebbie
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 03:58 PM

Cool. Did you see where Yahoo! says that because of the tremendous response to the pink ribbon campaign they are donating an extra $5,000?

The 'internet age' is fraught with possibilities.

Thanks, Praise.

Ebbie

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: BlueJay
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 04:04 PM

Ebbie- I just clicked, and they say it's now up to 10,000 dollars. I think I'll click again, after all, my wife has TWO of them, (at least for now). Sorry to be morbid.
Praise, thanks, BlueJay

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Wesley S
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 04:04 PM

As I understand the National Football League's webpage is doing something similar at www.nfl.com/nflforher/

I got the yahoo notification this morning - been there done that. Great idea.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Áine
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 04:32 PM

Thanks so much for the Pink Ribbon alert, dearest Praise. That's the best click I've made today -- and I'm planning to do it again (at least once) every day until Nov. 15th. Here's a great big snog for you for letting us all know that WE CAN DO SOMETHING!

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: dwditty
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 05:55 PM

How 'bout a LINK TO THE SITE

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Amos
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 07:07 PM

Well I clciked on the ribbon, as it is a subject worth revisiting twice redundantly in the interests of preserving the bilateral polymorphism of our revered pendulous sancta sanctora.

A.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: kendall
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 09:25 PM

It's a small effort to click on a ribbon to help save the most beautiful form in all of nature.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Matt_R
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 09:35 PM

I'll click lots of times even though I've never seen any in real life!

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Cobble
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 09:54 PM

OK Praise its done Mrs. C

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: rangeroger
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 10:30 PM

A double click from me for (›)(›).

rr

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: mrs_zezam
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 10:39 PM

Thanks so much for this thread, Praise.
My Mom is a 7-year survivor.

Early detection saves lives.
Komen Foundation

Mary

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: wysiwyg
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 10:50 PM

Click away! Footballs and pink ribbons! Wheeee! How many didja forward it to, in your address book?

Think of the e-NORRRRR-mity of this!!!!

Bigger than all the boobs in the WORLD side by side!

Wow!!!!!

Someone oughtta clicky the threads in that we had about boobs just as a thank-you to all the people posting here-- all boobs, all the time!

Thanks for the linkification, dwditty. My clickerator is not quite working yet. Long story!

BOUNCING BOOBS FOREVER!!!! They needed a better slogan, is all!

Click me baby!

~S~

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Troll
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 11:06 PM

Thanks Praise. My Wife is a six-year survivor.

troll

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST,joe
Date: 25 Oct 00 - 11:19 PM

Anybody got the lyrics to '( do ya like ) Boobs A Lot?'? I think it's by the 'Rounders.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: wysiwyg
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 01:20 AM

(Please, I hope no one misunderstands my humor over this. I know many survivors have had it so rough, and some have been cut on... it's the metaphysical boobness of boobs I am trying to lead to, to keep interest in helping high and to encourage word to spread. I have not forgotten that some women no longer have exactly what they were born with. It's just that I am trying to lighten up what is so very, very frightening so we can THINK and ACT.)

Boobs R Us! (No!! I did NOT say that the converse is true! Boobs are not US!)

Keep your radio tuned right here, where the tits just keep on coming!

Aw go ahead, go see my Mudphoto (Event pages), but split your screen to this thread, ya know, two windows open... and while your gaze lingers-- right there where the photo is cut off-- click... click... click... anything for science, eh? Hey, I hafta work with what I got.

Or just cruise through the Mudcat photos and see all the life bursting out of our lady members' pix. Look in our eyes, boys and girls... and then imagine us, your friends all around the world, dwindling away in pain and despair. And silence... musicians stilled by treatment and the disease. And sometimes, but only sometimes, and we don't know who-- winning. OK!! 'Nuff grim stuff! Time for another new, improved slogan!

NIPPLES STAY PUT!!!

Or.... MORE BOOBS, NOT LESS! ~S~

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Robby
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 10:36 AM

Susan,
I sent your opening of this thread to our agency's Executive Director with a request that she forward it to all employees. Only certain people can send to all employees, and I am not one of them.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Áine
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 10:44 AM

Well done, Robby! And if your ED doesn't send it out, then don't forget that good old fashioned 'word-of-mouth' thing.

I just made my first click of the day -- how about you other Mudcatters!!

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: wysiwyg
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 10:46 AM

Thanks, Robby.

CANCER GETS DEATH PENALTY, FILM AT 11!

LADIES GET LIFE! STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!

Heh heh heh... now that I am no longer employed by the Red Cross, this is going to THAT address book! Watch the dollars pile up!

Great way to celebrate my departure from it. Lotta stuff I've not een able to talk about while representing the neutrality that is such a valuable commodity in the Red Cross. I love neutrality, really I do. Use it all the time to mediate. BUT-- D'ya know yer not allowed to talk religion there in the red Cross either???? Me??? Keeping quiet??? THREE YEARS!!! No wonder I got sick and then went all-religion here! DUH!!!

~S~

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 10:58 AM

So when are they going to do Prostate and testicular cancer? Or don't those matter because no one important gets them?

Peter.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST,Matt_R
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 11:05 AM

Peter, it's because, unfortunetly, the prostrate gland and the testicles are not considered works of art. Everyone wants to save beauty...no one cares about squishy little organs, especially men's organs. And it's young guys like me that have to watch out for testicular cancer. I can see it now "Click on the scrotum and we'll donate $10,000 dollars to research..."

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: wysiwyg
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 11:17 AM

How DARE you turn this thread into that debate. Start your own thread if you want to cause an uproar over SAVING LIVES.

The answer to your question, Peter, is WHEN MEN TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR HEALTH and start an effort like this of their own. Who do you think ends up taking care of the men who do have not taken care of themselves? You guys have a program yet to take a buddy along for a prostate exam? And is anyone keeping you from starting a thread about whatever is important to you? And what makes you think it's a competition???

Shame on you!!! I love you anyway but HOW DARE YOU???

Go think about it!!!!

~Susan

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST,Matt_R
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 11:27 AM

Oops, forget the ";-)" again

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: wysiwyg
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 11:33 AM

Matt, your penance-- if this turns into a debate thread, please make a new thread out of my first post or something like it, titled YOU CAN SAVE LIVES! Really. Not ;>

I'm tired, cold, shaky, weepy, sore all over, and mad, and I'm going back to bed. You tend the thread, OK? Do a good job.

~S~

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Áine
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 11:33 AM

Dear Peter,

YOU ARE IMPORTANT! As the mother of three sons and the wife of the most wonderful Dear Hubby in all the world, all you fellas are EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to me.

That being said, Praise is right to slap you on the wrist for your comment. Yes, this thread is about giving us a chance to contribute to the fight against ONE KIND of cancer. But I doubt seriously if any one us would ever that one kind of cancer is more important than another.

All cancer research is striving for the same goal -- A CURE -- and any time we as individuals can help the effort, we should. If you can find a campaign, or a foundation or something like that that any of us could contribute to that fights prostate or testicular cancer, then PLEASE let us know about it!

Let's not fight about the way to get to the CURE -- let's join hands and fight TOGETHER against this terrible disease.

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST,The former (now expelled) Midchuck
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 01:59 PM

Praise said:

Shame on you!!! I love you anyway but HOW DARE YOU???

Shame on me? For asking a question? Is the Mudcat a place where it's shameful to ask the wrong questions?

Maybe we have more closed-minded people here than I had previously thought.

Peter.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 02:24 PM

Well, since I am the one who finds banjo players sexy, it will come as no surprise to you that I find squishy little (not exclusively though) male organs works of art. There - I am out of the closet. As for you Matt: You live with your sister and you haven't ever seen a breast? Spaw will have to deal with this one.
I had my "brush" with breast cancer years ago. I would not wish the trauma on anyone. Examine yourselves ladies and gentlemen. Get checked annually. And don't hesitate to be checked if something does not seem "right". Meantime, keep clicking.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Matt_R
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 03:25 PM

No I haven't Mary! What kind of girl do you think she is? More importantly, what kind of guy do you think I am? OOOOPPPSSS! I fergot! Smack me one, will ye? We did have a nude female model in Figure Drawing class last semester. But when you're working for an A in the class, you gotta concentrate on drawing and not body parts.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 03:46 PM

Well chaps, do the dangly thing and get your own site! Be interesting to see what sort of banner you come up with, and the ribbon could prove difficult..... I'm sure that there are sites for prostate and other testicular cancers, go and have a look and see.

Breast cancer tends to get emphasis because it is so easy to screen. Make a noise about testicles and you too can have them squashed between two plates of glass - vertically, not horizontally - and photographed by a bored techinician, who could just save your life....

LTS

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: wysiwyg
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 03:51 PM

Peter, I really think that if you THINK about it you will understand my reaction. Since you can't PM right now (I dunno why either), let's move the argument to e-mail and really understand one another. Not closed minded. But willing to express outrage myself once in a blue moon, and to hang in to explore the issue too, not post and run, which is what I think flaming is all about.

~Susan

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Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Rich(bodhránai gan ciall)
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 10:25 PM

Susan,
Thanks for posting this. This is really cool.
Rich

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Midchuck
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 10:30 PM

Yeah, yeah, squashed between plates of glass...try a prostate biopsy and ultrasound...sort of like being sodomized by a giant robot...

Peter.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Oct 00 - 10:54 PM

First....Thanks Praise for this one. A fine thread. I hope everyone clicks!!!

For those of you wondering or making jokes about why the NFL might be involved, they have several good reasons in mothers, sisters, and wives of players who have had breast cancer. One of the best known is from right here in Columbus. Steffanie Spielman has gained a lot of publicity in the fight against breat cancer. The story of her husband, LB Chris Spielman shows there is more to life than football. One of the greatest players around, he ended his career to be with her during the worst of the times, and was unable to make a comeback. The two of them make a lot of appearances and have the backing of a large grocery chain and have raised a ton of money and awareness. Nice folks, real folks.

PROSTATE???? For those of you who asked........In Central Ohio, Mt. Carmel Health Systems (multi hospital/Urgent cares, etc.) has been HEAVILY advertizing the dangers and the importance of check-ups. They are a large organization and have had some impact. Karen is a Histologist in their lab and about 35% of their workload is prostate biopsies. Somebody is listening because a year ago that figiure was less than 10%.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: RichM
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 08:49 AM

I second that, catspaw: great thread.
I clicked on the pink ribbon. Glad to see that this site is donating to the cause.
In defence of intruding another form of cancer into this thread: It doesn't take away from the fight against breast cancer!

Having "returned" a testicle to the cosmos many years ago because of cancer, I am very aware of the terror, pain and long treatment period that breast cancer survivors undergo. The prostate though is an organ that doesn't have the same cachet or sexiness that breasts have...(I've never seen a pushup undie sold to display it!) My wife undergoes regular breast examinations, and she tells me it IS painful to be squished-so I can sympathize! On the other hand(my doctor's), it isn't pleasant to be buggered by a big finger every year at prostate checkup time!)

Rich

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 09:05 AM

I would love to hear the doctors" and technicians" side of the story. Must be some interesting and humorous situations once in a while.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Mikey joe
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 09:12 AM

Cheers Praise

As a cancer researcher in scotland I can tell you that the vast majority of funding comes not from the governemtn but from people popping £1 here and there into jars and baking cakes and click on ribbons. It really all does count to the tune of ~£65 million pa for the Cancer Research Campaign. So how about a sponsored 24 session to keep all cancer vigilant mudcatters happy.

Mj

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: mrmoejoerisen
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 09:31 AM

Praise to "Praise",my 90 year old Mother is dying of Breast Cancer. I have been to the site and clicked on the ribbon. My 11 year old daughter wants to be a scientist when she grows up and I certainly hope she finds the cure for Cancer in general. My father died of Lung Cancer and now my Mom is on her last days or perhaps weeks with Breast Cancer. Mom had Quadruple Bypass Heart surgery about two or three years ago so her heart is pretty strong; so I guess the Hospice shes in just has to let the stupid Cancer take its course. The one thing that Mom always said is she would like to go peacefully in her sleep with no pain; and frankly that would be my wish for her also No Pain and to go Peacefully. LOL to all who have clicked on the Pink Ribbon. I'm a relatively new Mudcatter; I just started posting on the 20th (Robert Johnsons' Music) I am more a Blues fan than say a folk fan even though I do enjoy the 60's protest songs (Peter Paul & Mary,Dylan Etc.) Well TNT Peace & Love mrmoejoerisen

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Áine
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 01:24 PM

Just made my daily click for the cause!

And welcome to you, mrmoe!! Glad to see you here, and I'm sorry for your mom's trouble. I lost my mother to uteran (sp?) cancer about 14 years ago. She had the same wish as your mom, to go without pain and in peace. Luckily, she was able to get hospice services at home and she got her wish.

And that's another thing we all could think about. If any of you have the time available, why don't you volunteer for a hospice program in your local area? You don't have to be a medical person, as there are lots of programs that provide support services for the clients of hospice care and their families. It's the little things that mean to the most, especially to the families with children, when a loved one is coming to the end of their good fight.

-- Áine

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Catrin
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 03:32 PM

Just done my first click - I hadn't opened this thread earlier because I assumed (wrongly) it was going to be something rude. But this is the mudcat. I should have known better. *sigh*

Catrin

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST,joe
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 08:22 PM

Oh, well, guess I´ll try another thread.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST,joe
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 08:39 PM

¿anyway, what pink ribbon?

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST,Jill
Date: 27 Oct 00 - 09:07 PM

The cure for cancer HAS been found, only it is so simple, the medical profession doesn't want you to know it, they would lose millions.

All cancers have the same cause and can be cured by this regimen. I have been cured of ovarian cancer, my girlfriend's husband was cured of Hodgkins Lymphoma, by following the recommendations of Hulda Clark in her landmark book "The Cure For All Cancers" (available at Barnes and Noble, health food stores, etc.).

Please visit: http://www.curecancer.com to find out more.

However, you can buy the herbal tinctures, etc. that are being sold on this website alot more cheaply at your local health food store.

If you know someone with an illness that has been deemed to be "terminal", please waste no time and go buy this book immediately. It is totally fascinating, and Hulda is RIGHT ON about cancer.

I keep it by my nightstand along with my Bible. :)

God bless, Jill

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: GUEST,joe
Date: 28 Oct 00 - 02:07 PM

accentuate the possitive, &c. & thank you very much.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Gypsy
Date: 28 Oct 00 - 08:39 PM

click, click, click..(*) (*)...With a sister who is the mammography expert in the family, am very aware of breast cancer. However, to even things up, didja know that 30 years ago, the average was something like 4 out of 100 people would get cancer? And now, it is one in four?! Ouch. Oh yeah, prostate cancer got equal time at the post office, anyone else see the stamp? Caught my attention, had a friend doing radiation at the time for that very thing. Gentlemen, maybe it is uncomfortable, but get tested! Can't be any worse than a pap smear.

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: mrmoejoerisen
Date: 29 Oct 00 - 09:00 AM

Well I'm not trying to be a downer on such a positive thread however Death is a part of life. Helen Mae Moe Born 09-17-10 Passed away 10-29-00. Now I feel I can identify with all Cancer survivors. My Father lost his battle with Lung Cancer in 1971 and now my Mom. My Mom lwft this Earth just like she wanted to; Peacefully in her sleep. I have clicked on the Pink Ribbon about 5 times now; I'm not sure if there is a limit to the number of times you can click on the ribbon but I hope they not only raise billions and billions of dollars but that they use that money to find a Cure for the damn stuff. Well although I'm not Catholic; I am going to have my own wake of sorts today. I'm going over to my brother-in laws house to celebrate my Mom's life not her passing. My prayer for anyone out there who is going through the same situation as myself (a parent or loved one dying of Cancer) stay strong and may your Loved One leave this Earth in Peace with no pain. As soon as I can locate it I'm going to submit a poem that I wrote a few years back called "A Man With Eyes Like Mine." Well TNT Peace mrmoejoerisen

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 29 Oct 00 - 09:09 AM

You think the prostate exam is intrusive, how about the cervical smear?! That is not just a finger, it's a thing that looks not a great deal unlike the space ship in Moonraker, that expands to swallow up smaller spaceships.... the scene where it creeps up behind the little module, and then opens its jaws always has me crossing my legs/eyes/nostrils in anticiapated agony. Then they rootle round like a pig after truffles. THEN they suggest you squeeze your boobies in a piece of double glazing. A finger or two would be bliss after that!

LTS

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: Áine
Date: 29 Oct 00 - 10:44 AM

Dear mrmoe,

I'm sorry to hear about your mom, but I know that she will stay with you in your heart forever. And I'm glad that she got her wish. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers today. Be strong and love each other.

-- Aine

Keep Clicking, Mudcatters!

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: catspaw49
Date: 29 Oct 00 - 10:54 AM

mrmoe......You have my best thoughts with you. I lost both of my parents to cancer 30 years ago. Celebrate her life and your own......You have obviously learned much from her.

Pat

Subject: RE: Help: Breasts, Again
From: mrmoejoerisen
Date: 29 Oct 00 - 12:32 PM

Thanks Pat, Aine and all the other Mudcatters who read my posts but for whatever reasons did not respond. I am truly greatful to have had a Mom that cared enough to raise me the old fashioned way with old fasioned values Etc. The one thing I will always remember is the last conversation I had with my mom on October 11th 2000. The most profound thing I have heard so far in my 38 years of life was this: "I'll see you again someday" Thanks to all who posted for your kind words. TNT Peace mrmoejoerisen