Tag Archives: Media

Inside Americas: The Pink Ribbon

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Scorchy

A great piece from Al Jazeera on pink fundraising. What I like about this program is not so much the information, but the way it showcases–not intentionally–the debate within the breast cancer community and among organizations. This is a big … Continue reading →

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I Stand for Standing

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Scorchy

Enjoy this South Park episode about our fascination with wearing our causes on our sleeves, our arms, and our t-shirts! It is a fitting way to look back on the Pinktober and Livestrong madness. Click on the image below to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Just for Laughs | Tagged A Scause for Applause, advocacy, breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Culture, cause bracelets, colored bracelets, Humor, I Stand for Standing, Media, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, Philosophy, pink ribbon, scause, silicone bracelets, South Park, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, support, vulnerability | 1 Comment

Bee Sting

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Scorchy

Some weeks ago I posted Breast Cancer: The Musical. Well, here is something you won’t want to miss: a shadow puppet show. The craft is quite impressive, but as for the production itself? I’ll let you be the judge. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Just for Laughs | Tagged breast cancer, Media, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, shadow puppets, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer | 4 Comments

The Mets

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Scorchy

Aristotle: the man who cornered the market of classification. Aristotle’s History of Animals classified organisms in relation to a hierarchical “Ladder of Life,” placing them according to complexity of structure and function so that higher organisms showed greater vitality and … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, My Stage IV Life, Stage IV Musings | Tagged advocacy, Aristotle, breast cancer, Corvair, Cure by 2020, Media, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer network, Metavivor, mets, NY Mets, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, support, Treatment, vulnerability, Winston Churchill | 15 Comments

Male Breast Cancer

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Scorchy

Posted in Advocacy | Tagged advocacy, breast cancer, breasts, Diagnosis, early detection, Information resources, male breast cancer, Media, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, stigma, support | Leave a comment

Devil’s Advocate: Hooters Edition

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Scorchy

As you know, I’m no fan of the pink. Before I got cancer I never thought about it. Didn’t care. Pink ribbons. Whatever. Wanna buy a pink fanny pack and support breast cancer awareness? Mmmno. That all changed when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Breastploitation, My Stage IV Life | Tagged advocacy, Attitude, breast cancer, breasts, Cancer Culture, cunt, dick, Komen, Media, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, penis, Philosophy, pink ribbon, Pinktober, Politics, Ravelry, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, stigma, support, ta-tas, vagina | 5 Comments

All of Me

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Scorchy

Well, it’s Sunday and no essay, but here’s a little ditty for my friend Crystal who just lost her boobs to DCIS. Hang in there, girl!

Posted in Just for Laughs, My Stage IV Life | Tagged All of Me, breast cancer, Frank Sinatra, Humor, Media, metastasis, metastatic breast cancer, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer | 3 Comments

A Special Dedication

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Scorchy

It being a Saturday and all, I thought I would post one of my favorite songs. I dedicate this song to Death Stars and their associated Tie Fighters everywhere (except for the very last line, but I can only control … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for Laughs, My Stage IV Life | Tagged breast cancer, cancer cell, Death Star, Humor, Media, metastatic breast cancer, Stage IV, stage iv breast cancer, support, vulnerability | 2 Comments

Exhale

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Scorchy

Remember the oncology suite in a certain unnamed hospital in New York City? I still can’t get over how accurate that is. Well, since I fired my oncologist due to the uncomfortable fit and horrific public service in the unit, … Continue reading →