I would credit the original Graphic Designer of this image if I could. It was very helpful for me to know what each ribbon represented and to possibly be enlightened on other Cancers that I have not heard of.Through my work with fundraising events, research and personal experiences I have learned so much about Cancer over the past decade or so. The disease has become so common that the subject matter is unavoidable at this point in society, so please people STOP AVOIDING THE REALITY OF IT. I always say and have seen proof that DENIAL is considerably detrimental to us when we don't face up to facts. I have seen people nearly lose their lives and seen people nearly lose out on the life of a loved one due to their severe denial of what is actually happening and the fear of how bad things could be that they deny the severity of it altogether.
This mentality does not solve the problem at all. The problem will go on and escalate with or without your conscious acknowledgement. However it could have a better outcome if you address it honestly and responsibly with early detection, addressing any medical concerns (including bladder and bowel abnormalities, pain, digestion problems, inflammation, bleeding, discharge- even from nipples etc), improving your diet, self-care (sufficient sleep, moderate exercise, massages, baths, relaxing activities and reduced stress), as well as remaining fully informed of your medical circumstance by your Doctors. I am telling first-hand that having honest, respectful and caring Doctors make all the difference for anyone in a health crisis such as being diagnosed with Cancer! In addition to that, doing your own research about the problem and the solution is INVALUABLE.
This traumatic disease isn't going anywhere and it's affecting us at younger ages. I just hope that as we get better informed as a global society that we learn to manage it better.
I know that many people and organisations (especially large corporations) talk about raising money for Cancer and what have you, which is good and well but there is little value in raising money for something that you may know little about, furthermore if the money raised hardly provides a cure that reaches the masses. In saying that, raise money where it's effective to the cause such as medical research, oncology wards, patient supplies, treatments etc. More so raise your own AWARENESS about Cancer on a wide scale such as its symptoms, mark numbers, statistics (e.g. mortality rates, aggression of Cancer), causes and prevention (food, environment, house and beauty products "Yeah!") and healthcare facilities.
Other than early detection, a hot climate and stabilising a good healthy (alkaline and vegan) diet, there are formal medical treatments and cures for Cancer of recent discovery. To which I have mentioned in past blog posts about Black History regarding Doctors who have found cures and better procedures for Prostate and Breast Cancer. I am sure that they will be expensive but for those who want to look into alternatives from Chemo/Radiotherapy, it is worth doing the research if necessary. Just remain informed, conscious, sensitive to the suffering of it, realistic of the situation yet positive to get through it.
USEFUL RESOURCES:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
https://www.worldcancerday.org/understanding-cancer
https://www.canceralliance.co.uk/
https://www.bmecancer.com/ (Cancer Alliance for Ethnic Minorities in UK)
https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training (Healthcare Funding USA)
https://www.gmc-uk.org/concerns (General Medical Council UK- to report a practitioner)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48600926 (BBC report on Worst Places for Cancer Care in UK)
https://cannabiscure.info/cancer-fighting-foods/
https://www.cherryblossomintimates.com/ (Prosthetic breasts and nude lingerie for Black women)
(Medical Marijuana for Cancer inc. children)
(Dr. Sebi's books and videos on his cures for terminal illnesses inc. Cancer)
#KnowledgeisPower #WorldCancerDay
