I was in tears after reading most of the true stories written by some people whose loved ones succumbed to breast cancer. Maybe you should head over for an idea of what breast cancer can do to people. In support of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, allow me to CnP 10 Dos and Don’ts from the October issue of CLEO (pg 251):

DO: Wear pink – especially the snazzy shade of the Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon.
DON’T: Wear black – it’s a reminder of death.

DO: Listen to Kylie Minogue, Melissa Etheridge ad Anastacia – all breast cancer survivors.
DON’T: Listen to Marilyn Manson, Brutality, Necrophagist or similar “death metal” bands that glorify disease and dying.

DO: Tell your girlfriends that you love them at least once this month.
DON’T: Tell or listen to sexist breast jokes (especially coming from other women, who should know better!)

DO: Get your mom/sister/friend who are above 40 to go for a mammogram and go along with them to lend support.
DON’T: Schedule your own check-up at a regular clinic.

DO: Sign up as a volunteer at MAKNA.
DON’T: Brush off other volunteers who approach you.

DO: Tell one child about breast cancer, and why it is so sad.
DON’T: Be shy about showing off your breasts – plunge those necklines!

DO: Push for breast-feeding facilities/room at your workplace.
DON’T: Discourage other Moms from nursing in public.

DO: Find out if your family has a history of cancer or breast cancer genes.
DON’T: Consume too much alcohol or tobacco.

DO: Celebrate life!
DON’T: Pay attention to pessimists, doomsayers and the like – life’s just too short!