BeCause Awareness Ribbons

12/11/2020

It's normal to have anxiety when you've been through a traumatic experience. The "new normal" brings new challenges. It's good to know we are not in this alone.

12/09/2020

11/08/2020

We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Alex Trebek, and forever grateful for all he did to increase awareness for . We are honored he chose to wear BeCause Awareness Ribbons during this PSA. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. You will remain forever in our heart.

Jeopardy! television host Alex Trebek supports the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition (WPCC) and their global awareness initiative in a new public service ann...

06/04/2020

06/01/2020

Laquita C. Brown⁣
Tara Welch Gallagher⁣
Mary Louise Gayle⁣
Alexander Mikhail Gusev⁣
Richard H. Nettleton⁣
Christopher Kelly Rapp⁣
Katherine A. Nixon⁣
Ryan Keith Cox⁣
Michelle Langer⁣
Joshua O. Hardy⁣
Robert Williams⁣
Herbert Snelling⁣
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06/01/2020

To***co is a threat for smokers and non-smokers, exposing everyone to it's harmful effects. As a non-smoker who got lung cancer, Linda knows about this first hand. Join Linda by encouraging everyone to pledge to quit. ⁣
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05/29/2020

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗕. - 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲 & 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 "The dictionary definition of fatigue is: 'a feeling of tiredness and exhaustion both physically and mentally caused by exertion.' So, every one of us has experienced this type of fatigue sometime in our lives.⁣
But this does not define fatigue from cancer correctly in my opinion. ⁣
Browsing through articles on cancer, I would say fatigue is at the top of the list. When I whine to my oncologist (and occasionally I have) it is usually about fatigue. Fatigue is common with many chronic illnesses and people who have not experienced this try to understand, but rarely do. Remarks are made like “I am getting older, so I tire more easily, I need more sleep now, and I am always tired too.” Before cancer, will power carried me through fatigue but no more, frankly it kicks my butt.⁣
The cancer itself may cause tiredness by releasing proteins called cytokines, and research is being done on this factor. Organs being damaged, muscles being weakened, and hormones altered may be the culprit.⁣
Treatments also can cause fatigue and it doesn’t matter which one- surgery/radiation/chemo/biological therapy all target cancer plus healthy cells and make it difficult.⁣
You can do some self-care such as light exercise, just keep moving for mental clarity and physical strength. Although, the need to listen to your body more than ever and taking it easy when needed is imperative in this season of our life. ⁣
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I proudly wear my white ribbon necklace “BeCause” I will remember the fight, the strength God give me and the caregivers who supported me during my journey. Awareness is important with the stigma about lung cancer—that is, the feeling that people with lung cancer caused the disease themselves by smoking. It is important to point out that 20% of women with lung cancer in the United States (and 50% worldwide) have never smoked. Yet, even if someone has smoked, they still deserve the same love, compassion, and support of excellent medical care."⁣

05/25/2020

We are forever grateful for the ultimate sacrifice of those who died for the United States of America. May their courage and dedication never be forgotten. honors our veterans with 10% off all purchases by using the code BAR10 at checkout. ⁣