“what’s wrong with breast cancer awareness month?” 
Since 1985 October has been celebrated as breast cancer awareness month, often symbolized by pink ribbons and the color pink. It is interesting to note that the awareness month was started by the drug company AstraZeneca (which manufactures several breast cancer drugs) and the pink ribbon originated from cosmetics giant Estée Lauder.
Simply put, I think a lot of breast cancer awareness month is big scam. To quote Maija’s article quoting me (is this as po-mo as it gets?):
“I really resent big corporations making a profit – while donating only a tiny percentage to breast cancer research – on some disposable item that has been made under questionable environmental conditions by workers who are paid less than a living wage.”
Want to do something to raise breast cancer awareness? Make a donation to an organization doing good work. Advocate for changes in environmental laws. Encourage young people to be aware of changes in their bodies. Do something nice for someone who has been affected by the disease.
