To all of those who’ve liked, commented or otherwise contacted me about the “Take the Mythical Image…” (on WordPress and Tumblr) BIG THANKS. Those of us who refuse or just cannot fit that image–because we know depression, or hate pink, or have mets, or omigoodness have some other cancer (heed the sarcasm there, please), I assure you we are not alone. Whether you choose to simply not be a part of The Image and step aside, or like me, you openly criticize it, good job…it is the needed baby step.
I know I am a broken record about things that irk me–The Image, the sexualization of breast cancer, BRCA testing (as research-good, sold as a tool to fight cancer-no it isn’t, yet), the over-study of the same causes of cancer over and over (alcohol bad, carrots good, we get it, move on people), the misuse of the words prevention/early detection…well, you get the idea…there are many things. IN my humble opinion, the only way to bring about change is to keep asking for it, keep the pressure up. I desire change in cancer and the world at large most desperately.
anotheronewiththecancer 
I would love your opinion of this paper I wrote: Resisting the Heritage of Breast Cancer: http://www.justjanuarysjargon.com/phdwork.php
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Hi January–I’ve been too busy to do much more than skim a few things, and I want to give your paper a good read. Hope to tackle on Sunday!
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I hope it is of some use or insight to you!
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