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AND MEN TOO!!!!

Dedicated to the grandma I never met - Irene Chapman Breast cancer stole you away from mum She was just eight years old when you died Mum knew you were ill She must have had a premonition The day before you died she wrote you a letter The next day…. She was told Mummy’s gone to live with Jesus Four children without a mother The youngest just five years old Breast cancer you are evil You don’t care who you invade Women are encouraged to have regular mammograms Imagine having your boobies clamped in a vice It’s uncomfortable but five minutes of pain can save your life But what about men - yes men can be affected One in a thousand men get breast cancer Women are encouraged to check their breasts every month So get your fella to check your boobs At the same time check out his moobs Early detection is the key Breast cancer can be cured My mum missed out on having a mum Not a day passes when she doesn’t talk about her Breast cancer you are not going to beat me I check my breasts regularly Yes I’ve found lumps and had them checked out I don’t want MY son to be a victim and lose his mum to breast cancer October is breast cancer awareness month Think pink – together we can win the fight Pinktober # 2 Contest Sponsored by PD Jan Allison 3rd September 2015

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/13/2015 12:50:00 AM

Congrats on ur awesome winning write Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/13/2015 3:03:00 AM

Thanks Dr Sharma:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A

Date: 10/12/2015 11:57:00 AM

Jan, this was one of the most emotional in this contest. Congratulations. SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2015 12:07:00 PM

Thanks Skat :-)hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/9/2015 1:34:00 PM

Very wisely written Jan, with a good personal example. Congrats on your win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2015 1:39:00 PM

Thanks Sandra - an issue very close to my heart - it is so good to get this message across:-) hugs Jan xx

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 10/9/2015 9:11:00 AM

Congratulations in your win.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2015 9:14:00 AM

Thanks so much Nayda:-) hugs Jan xx

Balveen Cheema

Date: 10/9/2015 1:54:00 AM

Jan, a Big Congratulatory note on all your three awesome wins! Love, Balveen

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2015 4:43:00 AM

Many thanks Balveen:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/8/2015 11:55:00 PM

Jan, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Stop by my latest PINKTOBER blog titles "YOU SAY," if you'd like or have time. Always ~LINDA~

Jan Allison
Date: 10/9/2015 4:42:00 AM

Thanks so much Linda it is such and important issue that needs to be in our minds every day not just during October :-) hugs Jan xx

James Fraser

Date: 9/14/2015 2:50:00 PM

I word that's so detested in society. My father was taken by cancer, weighing 4 stones when he passed. I was 16 at the time, and I couldn't see him near the end. I'd rather remember him being a man than an emaciated being. Wonderful piece Jan, hugs//James xx

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2015 3:14:00 PM

Dad wasted away to nothing - it can be such a cruel disease James:-( hugs Jan xx

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 9/10/2015 5:08:00 PM

Wow this is a 7++++++. Your pen teaches and reminds us alot. You are awesome!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/10/2015 5:11:00 PM

Aww thanks Njeri this was truly written from the heart:-) hugs jan xx

Constance La France

Date: 9/9/2015 8:17:00 AM

Jan, such a sad story that just keeps repeating, best of luck in the contest and thanks for visiting my poem, obsession ~~

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2015 11:34:00 AM

It's heartbreaking Broken Wings at least now they are able to screen for the faulty gene if there is breast cancer in the family - just wish all cancer could be cured:-( hugs jan xx

Duke Beaufort

Date: 9/8/2015 6:27:00 PM

You have such an insightful way of expressing these things. The nature of the storytelling is authentic and seems completely unassuming and real. You are a real star in poetry circles and human circles. You have such a gentle and effective sense of humor.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/9/2015 1:09:00 AM

Oh Duke you are too kind to me ... I write from the heart sadly this is a true story. I also try and write with humour whenever I can:-) hugs Jan xx

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/5/2015 11:18:00 PM

I haven't personally known anyone who had cancer, but it's scary to think it can happen to anyone and change lives forever... This is a great poem for the contest and a lovely dedication to your grandma... Good luck to you, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/6/2015 3:37:00 AM

You are so so lucky Kelly - My hubby had cancer surgery - that is what started me writing in Feb 2014. My father died of cancer in Feb this year and my cousin in August and we have many friends who have been affected:-( hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 9/4/2015 5:09:00 PM

The problem is that many young people think that they won't be affected thus shutting it out their mind. Awareness must not relax; reminders are never enough. You have passed on the message with convincing words, Jan. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 5:22:00 PM

It is always in the back of my mind Paul and on the island they are in the process of opening a dedicated breast cancer wing at the hospital:-) hugs Jan xx

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 9/4/2015 12:57:00 PM

Such good advice Jan. I lost my grandmother to breast cancer in my teens and miss her dearly. Excellent poem witha good reminder. love phyl

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 1:07:00 PM

Most of us are affected by cancer either directly or indirectly - I would never have picked up my pen if it hadn't been for my husband's cancer:-) hugs Jan xx

Eneria Fuentes

Date: 9/4/2015 11:36:00 AM

Sad and beautiful, very informative

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 1:06:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Tiffany:-) hugs Jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 9/4/2015 10:43:00 AM

Uncovering the devil behind the Big C, you have come out with a heartfelt poem, Jan. All the best in PD's contest. hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 1:05:00 PM

Thanks Kim - without my hubby's cancer I never would have started writing - I am so pleased to be able to spread the message! :-) hugs jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/4/2015 7:01:00 AM

A very informative poem that raises awareness on the subject in question. Very good job you have done here, dear Jan. May you live for ever healthy! Good luck!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 1:04:00 PM

Last year I attended a cancer meeting and met a man who had had a double mastectomy 10 years ago - I had always associated breast cancer with women so this was quite a shock hence the reason I added the statistic in my poem:-) hugs jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/4/2015 6:46:00 AM

may we all find a cure for this deadly illness.. a most inspiring, superb piece, jan.. huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 1:03:00 PM

Oh Nette I hope one day they can find a cure for all cancers - this was written from the heart. Guess I am lucky, cancer touched my life and as a result of it I started writing and now I am flying high with a creativity I never knew existed:-) hugs jan xx

Aurore Severo

Date: 9/4/2015 12:18:00 AM

Cancer is a cancer, you said this so well xoxoxoxoxox

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 1:00:00 PM

Thanks Aurore - if it wasn't for my husband's cancer I would never have started writing - a topic close to my heart:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/3/2015 10:43:00 PM

Truly beautiful Jan, and those words of wise advice within ur poetry! Sure will fly to top, writing with a real cause!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 12:14:00 AM

I'm glad Linda approves it is a subject we need to keep in the public eye all the time not just in October:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/3/2015 9:54:00 PM

wow, Jan, you did a REALLY good job for PD,and I see that she really likes it too. Wish I could think to do one like this. You are gonna go to the top of the class!!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 12:13:00 AM

Thanks Andrea it is a subject close to my heart - but without my hubby's cancer i wouldn't be here now! Hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/3/2015 8:47:00 PM

Very touching Jan. Its an uncompromising and worrying disease that offers nothing but concern and heartbreak - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2015 12:12:00 AM

Cancer is a horrid disease it took my grandma and my dad and his father and brother:-( hugs jan xx

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/3/2015 5:49:00 PM

Jan, I'm just stopping by to check out the entry. PERFECT... exactly what my contest asked for. I'm just hoping all entries are carefully written or chosen for my contest. Always LINDA

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2015 5:51:00 PM

Thanks so much Linda. This was written from the heart:-) Mum was so badly scarred from the death of her mother she has never got over it:-) hugs Jan xx

Michael Tor

Date: 9/3/2015 5:13:00 PM

Courageous write. Very touching. Good luck Jan in the contest. xx

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2015 5:16:00 PM

Thanks Michael my mum still refers to her mum as 'mummy' it is heartbreaking to imagine losing your mum at such an young age and my mum has never got over it:-( hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 9/3/2015 4:21:00 PM

I feel for your Mum Jan...We have come a long way since then. A few hours in the doctors office can save a lifetime of tears.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2015 4:44:00 PM

It has affected her so so badly - her father married twice after that - she never had a proper mum after he mum died:-( hugs jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/3/2015 4:12:00 PM

Awareness is important..It can just slip on one..That is sad to think that a person could have been spared if they had seen a doctor sooner..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 9/3/2015 4:19:00 PM

Mum's mum died in the 1930's I doubt anything could have been done then:-( hugs jan xx