Wear It Pink!
I enjoyed participating in #WearItPink at Holyrood yesterday and speaking to @BK!
Breast Cancer Now is in its 24th year and has raised over £43 million in lifesaving research and life-changing support for people affected by the disease.
This year’s event, sponsored by my SNP colleague Clare Adamson MSP, also shone a spotlight on incurable secondary (metastatic) breast cancer and celebrated the late MSP Christina McKelvie who died from the disease earlier in the year.
Christina was a strong supporter of Wear it Pink over many years and her dedication to raising awareness of breast cancer, was warmly remembered by colleagues in attendance.
My twin sister Janis had breast cancer 15 years ago but has been free of the disease since 2011.
I met with Jen Hardy and Alison Tait, who live with secondary breast cancer, to discuss their experiences and heard the latest on the charity’s calls for the Scottish Government to urgently deliver its commitment to collect better secondary breast cancer data. This would help ensure patients like Jen and Alison get the support care and treatment they need.
Secondary or metastatic breast cancer occurs when breast cancer cells spread from the breast to other parts of the body. Most commonly, breast cancer spreads to the bones, liver, lung or brain. While metastatic breast cancer can be treated, it cannot currently be cured.
Every pound raise by wearing it pink could help fund a life-saving research breakthrough or give someone information they can rely on when they need it most and helps Breast Cancer Now’s vital campaigning, to ensure everyone living with breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.
Participate by throwing on something pink at home, school, work or with friends. The possibilities are endless. Regardless of how you raise money, you’ll be joining thousands of people helping to keep Breast Cancer Now’s vital support services and world-class research going.
On Friday 24 October, wear pink, raise money, and help fund life-saving breast cancer research and life-changing support. Sign-up today at:
If you’re worried about breast cancer, or have a question about breast health, Breast Cancer Now will support you every step of the way.
Speak to their expert nurses on their free Helpline: 0808 800 6000
Or visit: forum.breastcancernow.org
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