Freebie Friday: Riedel Pink CrescendO Glasses

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written by Melanie B. , September 18, 2009

Although I have never had cancer, I have had a brother, cousins and many friends who have had it. And, it sucks! I'm happy that there are support groups for those who have it, and that some types of cancer can be cured. I hope that one day, cancer will be cured more often than not.

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written by carol , September 18, 2009

My friend had colon cancer, discovered after a routine colonoscopy. She is healthy, but wary now, after undergoing chemo. I have a number of acquaintance who have it too.

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written by Brittney , September 18, 2009

my grandmother died of breast cancer. my aunt is currently battling breast cancer, and both my mom and her other sister had lumps removed from their breasts. i have myself checked twice a year because i am considered high risk.

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written by Alyssa Skliris , September 18, 2009

I pray they are able to find a cure to all types of cancer. Both of my grandfathers died of cancer and it is so difficult to see someone you love battle this disease.

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written by Bob Anderson , September 18, 2009

IN 2003 my mother was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer and is a survivor thanks to the great health care she received and her stubborn Norwegian heritage. Months later my younger sister was diagnosed with Melanoma and did not win that battle. many cancers can be beaten but each individual has their own story

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written by Abbey , September 18, 2009

My great-aunt Mary, who was like a second grandmother to me, battled breast cancer for several years. She was in recession until Thanksgiving two years ago, when her doctors discovered that the cancer had spread to her brain. She died shortly after. We miss her all the time, and pray for those families who experience the same loss. She was an amazing woman.

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written by Dawn , September 18, 2009

Cancer has touched me with sorrow and tears at the loss of my loved ones who have died from it. Yet, cancer also touches me with encouragement as I share in the strength, faith and hope of those loved ones that are still fighting. Cancer is proof of a broken world, yet I know God is good. He can make beautiful things from broken pieces.

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written by Jessica Haines , September 18, 2009

My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor. She is one of the most light hearted women that I know. We all know about the "Golden Girls" on Lifetime...she is truely a golden girl. She has humor, love, life, and so many wonderful characteristics that makes her a great asset to the list of cancer survivors. I hope to be just like her.

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written by Deb K , September 18, 2009

Cancer has effected my life so many times~and I pray that they find a cure for it soon..As I lost many family members and now my Mom is fighting lung cancer and she has been in so much pain lately that it breaks my heart..But she is fighting with all she's got and I pray that she will be cancer free at her next appointment.

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written by Betty Tindle , September 18, 2009

How has it touched my life. In 11 ways. From 2001 to 2005 I lost 7 family members and 4 family friends, 1 being my best friend from high school had her breasts removed and is now undergoing plastic surgery because of Cancer. It took me about five months to call her after I found out she had cancer. I know this sounds awful, after so many deaths due to cancer I just did not have it in me to say,once more, "Everything will be all right". I didn't believe it one bit and I was so afraid I would not sound sincere therefore creating a lack of faith I knew she did not need from me. My cousins daughter, Courtney, who is now 3 years old was diagnosed with Leukemia last year. My parents died a month apart from each other, both of Cancer. I had nightmares about my fathers death for about a year. My mother's hip broke and she had a fracture in her leg because her breast cancer spread from her breasts to her lungs and eventually everywhere in her body. Cancer in the bones makes your bones brittle. I can still hear her screaming when her hip broke while at home, just from trying to get off the toilet to bed. I hate it. I can't stand it. Thinking about my family and friends who have suffered due to this disease still makes me cry to this day. I wonder if there will ever be a cure. I wish the day had arrived when we no longer fear or suffer because of Cancer. No one should have to suffer because of this. It is a blight on the world.

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written by Betty Tindle , September 18, 2009

Please forgive a mistake I made about, my friend from high school did NOT pass away. Thank God. The number of people, if I think about it, that I know who have been affected by cancer sometimes overwhelms me, I miscounted.

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written by Linda White , September 18, 2009

My mother in law has survived cancer twice! Melanoma which was really bad and she had to lose a piece of her neck, ear and graft scars on her thighs. And she had a lumpectomy nearly 5 yrs ago for breast cancer!

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written by Shirley Hodge , September 18, 2009

Having had cancer twice (cervical and colon) I take every opportunity that comes my way to push for routine tests, in my case for a pap smear and a fecal smear test which take about 10 minutes each. Because of these tests and my taking them routinely both of my cancers were caught in the early stages and responded to surgical removal with no follow up chemo needed. If most people would just realize that our first line of defense against cancer is ourselves and our dilligence in using available screening and self exams. One arena of self exam which is sorely neglected is male testicular cancer. Self exam is somewhat akin to breast self exam in that it looks for lumps. I have lectured both my sons and have talked with several teen male groups over the years about this. Will admit there has been a bit of sniggering but if even one of them does it with good results it will have been worth it. Its your body and nobody knows it like you do, you just have to respond to the signals it sends you.

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written by susanne , September 18, 2009

These are great and if I won them I'd give them to my Mom a breast cancer survivor.

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written by Renee G , September 18, 2009

We lost my father in law to cancer a few years ago.

rsgrandinetti@yahoo(Dot)com

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written by Ken Robinson , September 18, 2009

Cancer has taken away several members of our family. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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written by Abby , September 18, 2009

My best friend just recovered from a mastectomy this year at the age of 34. Big eye opener for all involved. So grateful I still have a friend!

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written by Margaret Smith , September 18, 2009

We lost my mother in law this past February from Breast Cancer. She was diagnosed a few years back and opted for radiation only and thought everything was cleared up. Out of the blue, she started feeling ill in November and found out that the cancer had spread and started chemo. We never expected to loose her and miss her terribly.

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written by Christine Tavares , September 18, 2009

I have 3 sisters one who is in 8 years remission from Breast Cancer One who is just ending her chemo treatment with Breast Cancer and another who was just diagnosed with breast cancer. I am a supporter to try to find a cure. Thank you.

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written by kris anne , September 18, 2009

my best friend kelley, from a champion bloodline,had breast cancer and instead of putting her down, my mother spared no expense to have the local university of tennessee vet hospital treat her with radiation and chemo. she beat the cancer and spent many years by my side dying of old age with grey in her muzzle. thanks to the UT vets!

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written by Susan C , September 18, 2009

My boyfriend's father just died of cancer after a ten year battle. I am fortunate not to have lost any family or friend's to breat cancer.
smchester at gmail dot com

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written by Tracey Byram , September 18, 2009

Thankfully, cancer has never touched my family. My BFF's mother, though, is a breast cancer survivor of 5 years now. She had a radical mastectomy followed by radiation and chemotherapy.

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written by susan varney , September 18, 2009

from many of my family members never good This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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written by Stephanie V. , September 18, 2009

In so many ways in so many people I love - grandma, grandpa, uncle, friend, colleague
tvollowitz at aol dot com

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written by Diane Baum , September 18, 2009

I don't think that there is any family that has not been touched in some way by cancer. Let's hope that a cure is found for all types. My list is just too long!

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written by sandy , September 18, 2009

yes, cancer- specifically breast cancer has indeed come into my life several times. Ok, much more than several...maybe several dozen, the first time I remember hearing about breast cancer it was hush hush in 1979 and people were embarrassed to talk about it. We have come a long way but not as far along as we should be.

These are beautiful.

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written by Robin Van Vleet , September 18, 2009

Four and a half years ago lung cancer took my mother. She managed to keep a positive attitude through nine months of treatment, but there really wasn't anything they could do for her. I can't begin to tell you how much I miss her.... I don't want anyone else's sons or daughters to have to go through this. I believe that someday, science will defeat cancer.

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written by Erica C. , September 18, 2009

Both of my grandparents have suffered through several types of cancer. However, they are both survivors, and I'll never forget how cancer continues to affect our lives.

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written by Janette , September 18, 2009

I've lost many members, including my father, to cancer. Currently my mother has been diagnosed with skin cancer and she is now fighting through it.

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written by Tracy W. , September 18, 2009

I've lost 2 cousins to breast cancer, both of whom were very young. Also, my father had lung cancer and my brother had skin cancer. It can strike at any age and in many forms. Regular check-ups for early detection is so critical. Cancer impacts far too many lives.

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written by carmen jones , September 18, 2009

my grandmother had brest cancer and that was a very hard time for all of us shes 70 something and so is my granddaddy and so it was hard to have major surgery done at that age.. i hope i win i would give this too her to remind her that she is very lucky and special to me

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written by Jeccica Simpson , September 18, 2009

Fortunately I am one of the rare ones, that haven't been touched yet by cancer and or know anyone who has had breast cancer, I do hope we can find a cure soon!!! GO PINK!!!!!!!!!

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written by cheryl f , September 19, 2009

Cancer has touched my life many times. My mom has 2 chemo treatments left this month and hopefully she will be cancer free. I've lost several fanily members to cancer also.

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written by D Yeatts , September 19, 2009

My dad died of esophagel cancer when I was 17, three years after he and my mom seperated. And although she and my older sister went to Dallas to care for him (we were living in Tennessee at the time), I never got to see him during the end of his life. Never got to know him after I had grown up. I'll always regret the many things that were never said between us.
One of the last times we spoke on the phone he told me he loved me, which was quite a shock! Not that he loved me, I knew that, but my dad was a tough guy ( navy WW2 ) and just didn't say thing like that out loud. But cancer can ravage even the strongest as well as the friends and family that must persevere with the suffering and loss of a loved one.

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written by Charlottte M Lapham , September 19, 2009

If I win, I will donate to Breast Cancer Resource Center-Austin
in their next benefit

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written by Sharon Harmon , September 19, 2009

I've had cancer removed twice from my nose and it was very scary and traumatic. I could not believe I got it a second time; and then right after I found that out, I had cancer on my gums in my mouth removed. I have no family history of cancer at all. I was blindsided by this and now I am very careful to check myself and see a doctor regularly. Thank you for the contest.

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written by Tracey Wotring , September 19, 2009

So many sad stories to read I have started my morning out with tears:{ I don't feel as though I need to add mine, I have already been touched.

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written by elizabeth p , September 19, 2009

Cancer has touched several people close to me, some have survived some have not....all are changed.

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written by tracy l davis , September 19, 2009

I don't think that there is any family that has not been touched in some way by cancer. Let's hope that a cure is found for all types. I have too many to list here....

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written by Angela J , September 19, 2009

I've lost two friends to breast cancer and one family member who survived.

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written by Angela K , September 19, 2009

My aunt died of cancer in 2005, when I hadn't even turned 21 yet. No one had died like that in my family before. I was traumatized, and still get choked up when I think about it. Ever since then, I've been an advocate for the American Cancer Society.

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written by amy mayer , September 19, 2009

one of my best friends is a breast cancer survivor--it brings home the importance of getting checked cuz it CAN happen to anyone

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written by Jean F , September 19, 2009

My two sisters, my mom, and my two aunts all have/had breast cancer. I'm surrounded

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written by courtney , September 19, 2009

i've had many family members pass from cancer. its a horrible thing. i hope they find a cure soon.

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written by kristi blackstone , September 19, 2009

I worked at a shop for years selling prosthesis and all the works, I've been touched by many of people. Now my grandmother has breastcancer. It is an awful thing!!

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written by chris , September 19, 2009

many of my family members

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written by Monique Rizzo , September 20, 2009

Thanks for the chance.
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written by Wendy , September 20, 2009

My uncle died from liver cancer, and my friend died from blood cancer at age 20. I was really sad about it. Last year I ran in Human Race, and I choose to support LiveStrong, so Nike would donate some money to LiveStrong for cancer research. I really hope one day cancer is curable.

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written by Cynthia C , September 20, 2009

No cancer in my life, but I count myself among the truly fortunate in that respect.

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written by Kris , September 20, 2009

I have 2 aunts on boths sides of the family that have survived breast cancer. I am a huge pushy to my friends about women's health and to the fact that they need to go in for yearly pap smears and regular mammograms after age 40 unless told to sooner by their MD.

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written by Kimberly , September 20, 2009

My grandmother, who was like my mother, died of cancer when I was 8, so it has drastically shaped my life.

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written by Kate , September 20, 2009

My Mom's first Mom died of breast cancer when my Mom was 4. The lady who married her father and raised her from the age of 5, the person I always knew as grandma, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was in her early 70's. It was a long hard battle, very emotionally devastating for my Mom and grandfather, but she survived thanks to all the new treaments available through years of research.

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written by Jill Myrick , September 20, 2009

Fifteen years ago me and two of my best friends were all diagnosed with cancer a couple of months apart.
I had uterine and cervical,one friend had bone cancer and the other with brain cancer.
At the time I was newly divorced and had a two and three year old.When I went for more testing they told me that there was no use to continue that I had less than six months remaining and needed to find the person that would care for my children.
At the time I was working for a scrub nurse who recommended a doctor that she worked with and he recommended surgery but still gave me the same sentence.
Once I awoke in recovery everyone around me was smiling and I received the news that they had been able to rid my body completely of cancer. I thank God everyday for allowing me to live and raise my children.
As happy as I was though within four months both of my friends lost their lives to cancer. So I was also stuck with the guilt of being the one to survive.
To all of those that have been affected by cancer my prayers go out to you.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.

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written by Lisa D , September 20, 2009

We have been touched by cancer two times in the last couple of years in my family. It is not easy to deal with.

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written by Nikki , September 20, 2009

As a young kid I watched a friend die of cancer and over the years I have had all four of my grandparents diagnosed with cancer. It took three of their lives, but my grandmother is a breast cancer survivor

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written by Heather McDonough , September 21, 2009

My grandmother recently had breast cancer and is a survivor! We've had other older family members who've passed away due to lung cancer.

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written by Kathy Scott , September 21, 2009

I lost my mom to breast cancer when she was only 38.

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written by Sharon A , September 22, 2009

My aunt died of cancer after a 5 year battle one year ago in June.

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written by chris swan , September 22, 2009

My mother passed away from lung cancer when I was 15. Its been very lonely without a mom for so long.

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written by Elizabeth J , September 22, 2009

My father in law died of pancreatic cancer.

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written by Maggie , September 22, 2009

My mother in law is a breast cancer survivor. She is one of the strongest, bravest women I know

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written by Martha Payne , September 23, 2009

My grandmother, who is my hero, is currently being treated for lung cancer. It is heart breaking. Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (at) gmail.com

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written by Erma , September 23, 2009

My step-father died from throut cancer and it was hard on us.

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written by checkers , September 23, 2009

MY niece has had it and I know of another relative that died from lung cancer. There should of been a cure by now, why is it the only disease ever cured was Polio, maybe that was before the big drug companies got into their manipulation, the more drugs they sale the more money they make='s keeping ppl sick and no cures for things

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written by Kerrie Mayans , September 23, 2009

My grandmother died 5 years ago this fall from cancer.

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written by Laura P. , September 23, 2009

My grandmother had breast cancer in her early 30's. She survived but had to have a breast removed and wears a prosthetic. It is always a reminder to me to keep checking up on my health.

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written by Justine , September 23, 2009

Unfortunately, my father just died from a very rare type of melanoma, it was the worst suffering I have ever seen a human endure, I never knew it was possible to be that ill :( RIP Dad

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written by Happi Shopr , September 23, 2009

my dad is currently battling colon cancer and while i love that so much is being done to spread awareness and raise funds about breast cancer, i can't help but wonder what is being done to raise awareness of other types of cancer?

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written by sarah d. , September 23, 2009

My ex-mother-in-law (she is also my kids grandmother) has Stage IV breast cancer. She is still fighting it and living her life to the fullest.

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written by katie , September 23, 2009

My grandmother was a breast cancer survivor, which has taught the women in our family to be aware and make others aware.

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written by sarah , September 23, 2009

A few years ago a co-worker died from cancer. Now another co-worker has cancer but she's beating it!

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written by janeh , September 23, 2009

I have lost both friends and family to cancer and it is devastating........

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written by shawna , September 23, 2009

I lost my grandma to cancer and my aunt is a survior!!

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written by Amanda , September 23, 2009

My dad has a kind of leukemia. He does a regiment of chemo each year to keep his blood counts good. He is extremely brave.

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written by missy , September 23, 2009

my great grandmother survived breast cancer and lived to be 99 years old :o) she was amazing!!!

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written by Andria , September 23, 2009

My grandmother passed away from breast cancer that spread to her lymph nodes. My uncle passed away from stomach cancer. My mom got breast cancer, but is doing fine after surgery and radiation.

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written by Kim , September 23, 2009

My grandmother and mother both suffered from breast cancer. My mother is a survivor, unfortunately my grandmother wasn't as lucky. I admire my mom for her strength through her ordeal and I know that both she, and myself are stronger because of it.

Kim
sunkissed212[at]yahoo.com

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written by Cristi , September 23, 2009

We have lost too man loved ones from cancer. My grandmother passed away from cancer and my grandfather from lung cancer. My mother had a total hyserectomy and my aunt recently had a double masectomy due to breast cancer. My mother and aunt are survivors and they live each day as if it was their last. I admire them both.
Thank you!

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written by Jackee , September 23, 2009

Cancer took my husbands father from him, he was in his early 50's. My grandmother passed away from cancer 5-5-05 after years of battle. My father is a cancer survivor- there is hope. There needs to be more then hope, we need a cure.

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written by Sarah C , September 23, 2009

My grandfather died of cancer and its complications a year ago in April, and my grandmother, his wife, actually just passed away of cancer yesterday and about two months of battling an aggressive form of lung cancer that had metastasized in her brain. They were both smokers for awhile, and even though they quit a number of years ago it caught up to both of them. Seeing my Dad struggle with all of this in such a short period of time has really had an impact on my life as well.

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written by Jay F. , September 23, 2009

Cancer hadn't touched my life much until very recently. Two of my uncles were just diagnosed with cancer and are having a tough time.

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written by jennifer h , September 23, 2009

I consider myself lucky that cancer has not touched my family, but I know several friends that have not been so lucky. I have MS, so I know that research is desperately needed to eradicate these horrible diseases that hurt so many people. I donate every year to Susan G. Komen and I also donate to the MS Society.

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written by Beth , September 23, 2009

Many people in my family and close family friends are fighting or have died from cancer. It's really touching to think about. Currently, at my university my organization is holding a bicycle fundraiser for Breast Cancer. It's amazing how people can be so strong, though I hope we find a cure soon.

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written by Kate , September 23, 2009

I have not, but I've had friends who have had families affected by breast cancer and I know how important fighting the battle is.

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written by Lisa Culver , September 23, 2009

Cancer has touched my life since my paternal grandfather died from it when I was 4 yo.In that family 1 sister, 3 brothers including my father, died from this dreaded disease. Both my parents had cancer at the same time and died within 7 months of each other. I have lost cousins.as well. 3 of my best friends have suffered and survived, but I have lost 1 dear friend after years of battling. All cancers were not the same but all horrific. I pray for a cure.

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written by Susan Ledet , September 23, 2009

My Aunt is a breast cancer survivor and I lost a dear friend to cancer 5 years ago. Thank you for promoting such a good cause.

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written by dawn , September 24, 2009

My BFF has lost her Grandmother to breast cancer. It has been very hard on her.

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written by Pamela S , September 24, 2009

Unfortunately cancer has taken a horrible toll on our family. My mother and mother-in-law BOTH died from lymphoma, and my father died from leukemia. It's great they're donating 15% to breast cancer research. Thanks.

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written by amy , September 24, 2009

not breast cancer but my mom recently recovered from non hodgkins lymphoma and my sister has known several people with it and she will shave her head for them

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written by shel , September 24, 2009

My sister had skin cancer..a by-product of years of tanning. She's healthy now and has learned the value of sun screen.

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written by Erika , September 24, 2009

I work in a women's only health club and I am faced with an increasing number of cancer diagnosed women. Once they are stable enough to return to exercise, it is my duty to keep them encouraged and hopeful. My Aunt and Grandmother passed away from cancer, and many friends of the family have had bouts with breast cancer. Every year I take part in the Making Strides Against Breat Cancer walk, I ecourage everyone to find an event near them and support it. Maybe with all of our strength, we can beat this together.

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written by Dorothy Campbell , September 24, 2009

As a breast cancer survivor, I would be proud to use these glasses in my home!

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written by Patti Sherman , September 24, 2009

My Mother died from breast & bone cancer

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written by Amanda S. , September 24, 2009

My dad, grandma and both grandpas have died from cancer.

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written by djgroz , September 24, 2009

I have a few friends who have died from Cancer and I had it and am in remission.
Thanks for the chance to win a Great Prize!

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written by Patricia Hill , September 24, 2009

I've lost my baby sister and mother to cancer and my brother is a survivor.

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written by Susan Smith , September 24, 2009

My Aunt died of lymphomia

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written by amy delong , September 24, 2009

My step mother had breast cancer,it was tough on our whole family!She would really like these!

ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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written by Amanda Herron , September 24, 2009

My father was diagnosed with cancer when I was seven. The doctors gave him 3 months to live. It is over ten years later and he's still going strong - missing an arm, weak lungs, tattooed with blue dots from years of radiation and has acquired a few more types of cancer from the treatments.....but he's still ticking and is such an inspiration to everyone around him.

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written by dramaqueensmum , September 24, 2009

Those are very pretty. I don't have any wine glasses without the stems. My Dad had colon cancer in 1998 & he is healthy & happy today. I'm greatful that he is fine, so he could be @ my wedding & see our daughter be born.

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written by Tim Hughes , September 24, 2009

Cancer claimed my fathers life last year. Sorry, don't feel like telling a story about it just yet.

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written by gloria , September 24, 2009

My grandmother died of breast cancer when my mom was pregnant with me. She was only 51. My dad died of leukemia 9 years ago also, the day before my birthday. He was 82.

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written by Heidi , September 24, 2009

I practice chinese medicine and treat a lot of patients who have cancer. We are able to significantly reduce side effects of chemo and radiation and help them recover their strength once treatment is over. It is a great support for such a difficult time.

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written by susan smoaks , September 24, 2009

cancer has touched my life, my favorite aunt passed away from ovarian cancer

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written by S. Carter , September 24, 2009

My Grandfather died of brain cancer. It was devestating to watch. The greatest blessing I had was time to say goodbye, nothing left unsaid.

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written by Candie L , September 24, 2009

I had surgery for Melenoma in May (I hope that counts). Thankyou

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written by Gabriel J. , September 24, 2009

Those would be great for my sister in law who is a survivor.

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written by Michelle , September 24, 2009

My very active, always healthy, did everything right, 78 year old father was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma last November. It was a tremendous shock to the entire family. Many would look at it as unfair while I look at it as a lesson... to treasure every moment, conquer every challenge and celebrate every victory...and truly, really, appreciate every moment of life. We can, and will overcome.

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written by Mark Miller , September 24, 2009

What a great idea. Cancer affects everyone and this is another simple idea to help raise money and awareness.

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written by Summer , September 24, 2009

My grandmother had cancer at a young age and survived to 78 years old.

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written by Veronica Garrett , September 24, 2009

I've had a precancerous growth removed. My mother died of cancer. My sister has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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written by Nancy S. , September 24, 2009

My mother-in-law just had surgery for colon cancer.

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written by Helen , September 24, 2009

Cancer has taken away far too many friends and family members. After the initial shock surpasses, I'm filled with rage for the cancer. Just last month a dear friend of mine lost her battle with breast cancer.

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written by Gianna , September 24, 2009

It runs in my husband's side of the family (too many to name) and my mom is a breast cancer survivor.

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written by Robin T. , September 25, 2009

I love these glasses and they will benefit the cancer cause. Many people have died from various cancers in my family. I have lost a great grand father, both grandfathers, a grandmother, an aunt, three uncles, and a couple of cousins. A couple of my aunts including my grandmother that later past from colon cancer found lumps in there breasts and had them removed. One aunt in particular had a mastechtomy and has had some difficulty ever since. I fear it every day but don't let it stop me from living. It seems as though cancer touchs almost every one these days in some way. Any ideas to help are appreciated by all those affected.

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written by Veronica , September 25, 2009

Love these glasses. I had breast cancer when I was 33. I'm BRCA1+ and normally I don't like all the pink-washing of stuff in October, but these are really nicely done. Life post-cancer, post-bilateral mastectomy in your 30s is tough, but there is lots of living, loving and laughter to be had in between all the treatments and surgeries and loss of friends.