Think Pink- The Reality Behind The Ribbon

Imagine a family portrait without a Mom. Imagine old fairytales without a Grandmother to tell them. Imagine a classroom without the loving guidance and care of a female teacher.
Women are an integral part of the society and they are undoubtedly irreplaceable units of the family and community.
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers that threaten the lives of thousands of women each year.
A large proportion of women contract Breast Cancer at some point in their lives and if not nipped in the early stages, it can be life-threatening.
And surprisingly, a small proportion of men are susceptible to breast cancer as well!
In Bahrain, a rather conservative society, breast cancer was some what of a taboo. People felt ashamed to talk about it freely and a large number of cases went unnoticed till things became serious and irreversible.
But over the last couple of years, Bahrain has opened up and people are readily voicing their views and problems and seeking necessary medical attention.
This October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bahrain dons pink in an effort to create as much as awareness as possible about breast cancer.
The Think Pink campaign has enjoyed a lot of success since its beginning drawing in breast cancer victims and survivors and their families and friends and undoubtedly, public support.
The message of Think Pink has traveled far in Bahrain with charity walks, mountain treks, golf tournaments, celebrity support and social gatherings.
The little pink ribbons have caused a big stir and have woken people up to the seriousness of the issue but not all of us are following through with necessary procedures.
Women are urged to consult doctors and go through a general check-up.
Moreover, breast cancer victims and survivors need support more than medicine as they go though a rough emotional trauma and a series of unpredictable moods and feelings.
Dear readers, help fight the battle against breast cancer. Ask your mothers, sisters, grandmothers, aunts or any other close female friends whether they’ve gotten their check-up and help them learn more about breast cancer and how they can identify symptoms early and safeguard themselves from future harm.
And remember to make Bahrain and its people aware of the seriousness of breast cancer this October; wear pink- pink ribbons, pink shirts, pink shoes and even matching pink accessories!- and most importantly, Think Pink!