Boobs vs Brains

The saying "it's a man's world" comes to mind when Breast Cancer Awareness month comes around.  Being a huge NFL fan, pink invades stadiums and uniforms for the entire month.  Breast Cancer seems to be the most popular, or should I say, the easiest to rally support and funds towards curing.  Everyone seems ready to help save boobs.  I can not blame them...boobs are great...but aren't brains more important?  Sure, more people are affected by breast cancer, but brain cancer has fewer consistent treatments and a much higher mortality rate, not to mention the countless and unique side effects to treatment or the cancer itself.  

So, call me biased, but I say...

Two Great Stories on BC

Here are two great reads.

They are two different views on the end...both of which I understand all to well...

Meet Brittany Maynard:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/10/08/terminally-ill-brittany-maynard-29-has-scheduled-her-death-for-nov-1/

Now...

Meet Maggie Karner:
http://thefederalist.com/2014/10/10/brain-cancer-will-likely-kill-me-but-theres-no-way-ill-kill-myself/

October Update!

All is quiet in the battle with BC.  Melissa had a nice, clean MRI last month.

BC (Brain Cancer) has been in the news a lot, lately.  Great exposure for this forgotten, understudied, and lethal cancer.
Our recent move (into an apartment) has really helped us.  I am finding it much easier for us to manage, establish routine, and enjoy our living space.  Little man is has really liked meeting kids in the area he can play with and that he goes to school with.  It is also seeming more affordable then our last place, which is another great thing for us.

Family is important, especially during hard times and holidays...I respect that more every day....after all, without them, you might end up this guy...