Ribbons everywhere

Pink Ribbons everywhere. On my clothing, shoes, household items... does anyone think there is another illness but breast cancer?

Let me help you understand my eagerness to shout to the world my awareness of the dangers of different diseases, medicines, etc. Before my heart attack, my top-priority concern had been breast cancer (as is true of so many women). So when I went to the gym I would wear my New Balance sneakers with the pink ribbon embroidered on the tongue. Underneath my sweat suit would be my Wacoal bra (The Awareness Bra) with yet another embroidered pink ribbon. This bra actually comes with a tiny brochure that tells you how to self-examine your breasts. While reading Self magazine on the treadmill, I was reminded (over 15 times) through articles and advertisements that I needed to be aware of breast cancer. When I got home, I'd grab a container of Yoplait yogurt, knowing that by merely popping open the lid, I was supporting breast cancer research. After walking on the treadmill, my feet would be tired from so I'd slip on my Karen Neuburger comfy socks, again with the cute pink ribbon. Then I'd relax with a cup of coffee using my $25 limited-edition pink-ribbon coffee mug purchased from "The View"'s website. Finally, in my bathroom you'd find nothing but Quilted Northern toilet paper, a proud sponsor of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure Series.

Whew. But no ribbon for heart disease? Why I'm sharing this personal story, is simple. YOU HAVE ONE TOO! Write me with your questions about general medicine, believe me the answer is out there. I'd should know.