Colon Cancer vs. Breast Cancer

There are times when colon cancer patients and advocates get a little down due to the lack of coverage compared to breast cancer. We in the colon cancer community know were about 20 years behind the efforts of the breast cancer community. Sometimes that causes hurt, jealousy and pain.

I will blog about my own advocacy efforts on colon cancer in PA this weekend. Here is poem written by Helen from Forest Hills, NY.

Pink Ribbon People

No pretty pink ribbons no pink candies

Only a bag of poison tied around your waist

Pretty Pink people please share your toys were in the playground too

we won’t make a mess

just because were blue doesn’t mean we have to be sad and alone

were sorry you lost your boobs but remember everyone of you has a behind