Updated 26 Oct 2021, 4.30pm
Yeah!! It’s Pink ๐ October aka Pinktober ~ Breast Cancer Awareness Month, read more via ๐ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_Cancer_Awareness_Month, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ปwould like to encouraging & contributing greater breast cancer awareness ๐๐ with her own art & blogging passion ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐
Breast cancer ๐๐ is 1๏ธโฃ of the leading causes of death worldwide ๐บ๐
As usual, her own doodle artwork โ๐ป๐๐จ on her blog banner of this story ~ Pink ๐, also just realised that her whole month of Oct’s blog posts are with pink ๐ elements of banners ๐
Hmm…What can we all do together gather ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ for breast cancer awareness ๐๐โโ๏ธ
1๏ธโฃ. Wear pink
The most simple way to support this awareness campaign across the globe ๐บ๐ ~ Just wear anything pink ๐ on you, including accessories ๐๐๐ in the whole month of Oct aka Pinktober โบ๏ธ
She & her little niece are wearing the reusable pink cloth masks ๐๐ท with filter slot bought from IG: Hajarosekl, more from her IG stories & highlight album ๐ธ๐น๐ฅ named #Hajarose via ๐ https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17868310342996453/
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2๏ธโฃ. Perform own self check
1๏ธโฃ of the most important key message ๐ for breast cancer awareness ๐๐ is early detection always better than cure ๐๐ป
Let’s start from & within own self ๐ฉ๐ป, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has done #IHaveChecked, how about youโโ๏ธ
Do click in her IG album ๐ธ๐ธ posting below for more information about proper & regular self check ๐
3๏ธโฃ. In the pink of health
A regular screening or by going through a clinical breast exam & then learning how to do your own breast self-examination definitely helps for the early detection of breast cancer ๐
Do plan your own breast screening available, some with promotions during this Pinktober. More details via ๐ https://cancer.org.my/get-screened/cancer-screening-clinics/breast-cancer-screening/
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4๏ธโฃ. Online awareness campaigns participation
1๏ธโฃ of the many awareness campaigns online ~ Let’s all Turn Up The Pink ๐! #GleneaglesWarriors ~ Do check out the campaign details for your participation via ๐ https://www.gleneagles.com.my/turnupthepink/#campaignDetails
5๏ธโฃ. Donation / support charity cause
Be wise & ensure your donation appropriately meant for breast cancer ๐๐ Generally, a tax exempt receipt ๐งพ will be available for donation to approved โ organisations, do remember to request yours ๐
As Shopee Ambassador, she would encourage you to donate for Pinktober through Shopee App ๐งก๐ฒ via ๐ https://shp.ee/jcaxuai
More details via ๐ https://www.facebook.com/bcf.pink/posts/10157338626480474 & https://www.facebook.com/nationalcancersocietymalaysia/posts/3503412026364292
Letโs all reverse โฉ๏ธ the big C together with Cancer Research Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ by donating Pinktober special edition face masks ๐๐ท to keep the cancer patients safe ๐
Also to contribute & support lifesaving cancer research in Asians ๐ซ๐ญ & details via ๐ https://www.facebook.com/cancerresearchmalaysia/posts/2735611006541993
You may also opt for a healthier chicken ๐๐ choice & contribute to making a difference with Beacon Chicken โค๏ธ Read more via ๐ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/10/19/healthier-chicken-choice-making-a-difference-with-beacon-chicken/https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2021/10/19/healthier-chicken-choice-making-a-difference-with-beacon-chicken/
6๏ธโฃ. Gain knowledge, information & references
Do read ๐ up more information & references shared during this Pinktober relating to breast cancer ๐๐ ie. the basics, its main causes, symptoms, how to detect it early, treatment options etc.
The importance of early detection, creating awareness to save more lives
Do check out this recorded FB Live on details about breast cancer ๐๐ via ๐น๐ https://www.facebook.com/theAsianparentMY/videos/403568607962737/
Breast cancer ๐๐ is 1๏ธโฃ of the most treatable at early stages ๐๐ป
7๏ธโฃ. Being educated where to seek for support
Both psychosocial or emotional support ๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ป definitely essential for a cancer patient & cancer survivor. Yes โ , to improve โฌ๏ธ the quality of life for patients being diagnosed with breast cancer ๐๐ as well as their family members, the care givers
The supports ๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ป can be appropriate advices whether medical or not, face to face sessions, phone calls ๐โ๏ธ๐ฑ/ electronically ๐ป๐ฒ Donโt ever shy โบ๏ธ away to seek for advices & supports. Read more via ๐ https://www.homage.com.my/care-connect/tips/3-active-cancer-support-groups-in-malaysia/
8๏ธโฃ. Spread an inspiring story online
If you’re a cancer survivor, do share your personal journey with breast cancer ๐๐, or know loved ones who can shareโโ๏ธ
Or sharing a bold statement or a heartwarming story about breast cancer๐๐โโ๏ธ
Or sharing any inspirational stories you may come across, sharing is caring as always ๐
Some of the inspiring stories that SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป has came across from breast cancer survivors via ๐ https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2019/10/19/breast-cancer-3 & ๐ https://www.todayonline.com/world/beyond-treatment-malaysian-breast-cancer-survivor-becomes-advocate-help-those-battling-illness
9๏ธโฃ. Watch an inspiring movie ๐ฟ๐ฅ
You will be inspired & find the courage to keep fighting the breast cancer ๐๐ from the 5 movies ๐๐ฅ (List below) with its honest, true & depict cancer in a realistic & tangible way
Hmm…Do get ready with tissue box as very likely you will tear ๐ญ while watching ya
- Miss You Already, more via ๐ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_You_Already
- Decoding Annie Parker, more via ๐ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoding_Annie_Parker
- The Family Stone, more via ๐ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Family_Stone
- Pieces of April, more via ๐ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieces_of_April
- Terms of Endearment, more via ๐ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terms_of_Endearment
๐. Sign up โ๐ป for a petition
Do consider 1๏ธโฃst & be fully committed ๐ค to a petition that you believe & trust in after signed up โ๐ป
๐ https://thebreastcancersite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/bcs/petition/YoungWomenBreastCancer
So, let’s us all ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ make a difference during Pink ๐ October for breast cancer awareness ๐๐
Welcome to share with SiennyLovesDrawing at comment section below, what have you done to support for breast cancer awarenessโโ๏ธ
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siennylovesdrawing 
Great post about getting involved in this important month! I often forget to check myself to be honest which is really bad. I might get involved with donation campaigns or an online event to help raise awareness.
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That’s great ๐๐ป Krista, do remember to perform your self check regularly ya ๐๐
Do be wise to donate to the genuine campaigns so that all reached to the patients & survivors ๐๐๐ช๐ป๐๐ป
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Thanks for the reminders for how common breast cancer is and what we can do to keep ourselves healthy. It can save lives.
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Yeahโผ๏ธ Pink October ๐๐ meant to raise awareness of early detection, as well as to embrace the strong ๐ช๐ป determination of fighting the cancer, also to celebrate the survivors ๐๐๐๐
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Awareness of breast cancer is certainly very important. However, I strongly dislike the commercial aspect and companies who use this cause and the color pink to increase their business.
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High 5 ๐๐ป Am totally agreeing with you especially those commercials without clearly stated how the corporates contribute to breast cancer patients or survivors ๐๐
So, we all need to be a wise consumers ๐๐
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thanks for sharing the articles, true a lot has been done in this field but as bought out by you we can do a lot more especially in this month as well as in the days ahead.
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Absolutely spotted on, not just Pink October also everyday too ๐๐๐ค
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Good of you to sensitise us about breast cancer. You are doing a wonderful job.
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Just contribute this Pink October to raise awareness as I can with my art & blogging passion ๐๐โบ๏ธ
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A sobering, thought inspiring post Sienny. It’s good you have survivor comments in there too. Take care.
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Yeahโผ๏ธ Am blessed that my story here being read & happy to have comments too โบ๏ธ
Then, I have learnt that “rang a bell” for cancer patient meaning they have completed last chemotherapy after I shared this story from my readers ๐ค๐
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Thank you for sharing! I did a breast cancer virtual walk with Susan g Komen and did fundraising it was awesome
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Wowโผ๏ธ Thanks for sharing with me, am so proud of you & your friends did to support for this Pink October ๐๐ป๐๐
Bravo to you all ๐๐ป๐๐ป
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Breast cancer is alot more common than we all let on, continue to spread enlightment
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Absolutely spotted on however still not many realised the importance of early detection to this treatable cancer at early stages ๐๐
Hope you will contribute to raise breast cancer awareness this Pink October ๐๐๐๐ป
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Thanks for being to thorough on this! Important stuff!
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Sharing is caring as always โบ๏ธ
Hope all are being aware the important of early detection for treatable early stages for breast cancer ๐๐
Wish you will share & contribute in raising awareness this Pink October ya ๐ค๐
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I have learned so much about how to create awareness and support breast cancer through your post. Thank you!
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My pleasure & hope you’re contributing something towards creating awareness in Pink October too ya ๐๐โบ๏ธ
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Having lost a few close ones to cancer, I always feel so strongly about anything cancer. In fact, I’m a bit of a cancer advocate, so, I really appreciate this article. Well done!
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My pleasure to share as personally I lost my late dad to a cancer disease, as well as having some cancer survivors within my relatives, so I know the importance of early detection ๐๐๐ช๐ป๐๐ป
So raising awareness really key esp to those treatable cancers at early stages ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐ช๐ป๐ช๐ป
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