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Let There Be Peas On Earth

Yesterday I made this little Peas & Ribbons icon to use on Twitter.  I figured I'd upload it to the sidebar here on AR as well.

The pink ribbon in support of breast cancer awareness is widely recognized.  The blue ribbon in support of prostate cancer awareness seems to be less well known.

And the peas?  Breast cancer patient, Susan Reynolds, told of using a bag of frozen bags in place of an ice pack, and the peas quickly became a symbol of comfort and healing, and coping in a lighthearted way.

It was important to me to include the blue ribbon.

It is now just about a year since my business partner, Bob, received a diagnois of prostate cancer, and I can say with certanty that I now know a hell of a lot more about prostate cancer than I did a year ago at this time. 

In the past year, Bob has received hormone therapy, external radiation and permanent brachytherapy  Here's an article about Bob's Doctor, Dr. Kenneth Lam, that reads like a primer on prostate cancer treatment. 

Also note the PSA at the top loop of the blue ribbon. PSA stands for "prostate-specific antigen" the key indicator in the prostate cancer screening blood test.

Here's a little more about blue ribbons....

9 comments • Cheryl Johnson • December 22 2007 06:13AM

Comments

Thanks for the info - I never knew about the blue ribbon.
Posted by Penny Swift (Allison James Estates & Homes) over 4 years ago
Great job, Cheryl. I have peas on twitter too. I just got my laptop back so maybe I can sprinkle peas elsewhere now.
Posted by Chris Elizabeth Griffith ~ Bonita Springs Fl Real Estate (Downing-Frye Realty, Bonita Springs, FL) over 4 years ago
My dad had prostate cancer last year.  He had a Radical prostatectomy, at his 6 week check up - they informed him that his PSA was still high and he would need the hormone therapy - then he found out he had lung cancer.  It was such a dark time.  He was so gravely ill for months.  Miraculously he made is full recovery.  I'm so glad he is hear and healthy, I never take him for granted. 
Posted by Maureen Maureen over 4 years ago

Cheryl - I'd love to put peas on my side bar here.  Can you tell me where to get the code?  Thanks.

Maureen - Glad your dad has recovered.  May it last for many years!

Posted by Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent - Nancy Brenner (Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc.) over 4 years ago
Cheryl, A good friend is battling with it right now, I am always waiting to hear how he is doing.  It's been several years of an up and down rollar coaster ride and I wish I could do more. Thank you for the info--and the story, I didn't know there was a blue ribbon for it either.
Posted by Laura Cerrano and Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York (Feng Shui Long Island & New York City/Feng Shui Manhattan ) over 4 years ago
Cheryl.. I also lost my Dad to prostate cancer.. so I think the blue ribbon is terrific.. I will say they are making great strides and if Dad had been diagnosed today he would have had a better chance of beating it..
Posted by Manhattan Beach CA/ e-PRO..... Kaye Thomas... (Real Estate West) over 4 years ago

Cheryl, thanks so much for the links and great information about cancer.

It seems to hit many families and friends of people we know - and most of whom we only hear about after it affects us. Let's increase the volume a little more and talk about cancer prevention, detection, treatment and finding a cure. I know you'll be active in the conversation.

Thanks for being part of my twitterverse.

Boobs on Ice Blog 

Posted by Susan Reynolds over 4 years ago

Hello,
This is David Neff over at the American Cancer Society. Thanks for helping us the spread the word about something that effects thousands of women every year. Breast Cancer is treatable when caught early.

Thanks,
David

P.S. If your coming to SXSW hear us talk Frozen Peas at our Interactive Panel.

Posted by Dave over 4 years ago

I totally agree!  I have stepped up and decided to donate every month and by the end of the year I will have shared this with 12 people,  I am a HUBBY Humanity Unites Brilliance www.charitylifeclub.com  HUB is about taking action now and making an impact on millions of lives. 435 millions of partners, the most powerful force for good.

Good Luck!

Posted by Beatrice Cooper, (Finacial Destination ) over 3 years ago

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