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11/19/2009 3:02 AM UTC
Hi Kelley, thank you very much for stopping by:-)Have a fabulous day. Breathe, smile and be happy, Irina
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Date / Time: 10/23/2009 4:20 PM UTC
We’ve watched the ad and witnessed the controversy. Now, we’re asking: “What’s next?”
Earlier this year, Rethink Breast Cancer released a memorable and infamous public service announcement (PSA) that was seen around the world. Produced with the visual and sensual focus on “boobs” – specifically those of Aliya Jasmine, host of MTV Canada – it quickly became the subject of heated and passionate commentary. Some suggested that it was overly sexualized, male-focused and objectified women. Others argued that the PSA breathed fresh life into a breast cancer communications strategy that has become tired, unappealing and unrealistic.
The Rethink PSA was successful because it reminded us that, yes, breast cancer has a sexual component. Women like Ms. Jasmine who are between the ages of 20 – 49, are regularly diagnosed with breast cancer. They not only deal with the physical impact of a breast cancer diagnosis, but they must navigate the sexual issues associated with the disease. For example, the actress Christina Applegate decided to have a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She has openly discussed the impact of her decision on her relationship with her boyfriend and body image.
Rethink’s PSA was memorable, but we can’t afford to let the conversation begin and end with boobs. We need to find ways to grab the attention of young men who are impacted by breast cancer, but don’t think about it much. We need to boldly and forthrightly talk about the intimacy issues associated with a breast cancer diagnosis. We need to bring people wedded to traditional breast cancer awareness strategies together with those who have decided to tear up the playbook.
It’s time to have a candid conversation about “what’s next” in breast cancer awareness communications. We believe the following questions must be addressed more broadly:
Consider this an open invitation to men, health influencers and women’s health advocates to continue the conversation about issues raised by the Save the Boobs PSA in an open forum.
There are three ways you can help.
Thank you in advance for your attention and support.
Kelley Connors
President, KC Healthcare Communications, LLC (www.realwomenonhealth.com)
Founder, Real Women on Health (www.blogtalkradio.com/realwomenonhealth)
Fard Johnmar
Founder, Envision Solutions, LLC (www.envisionsolutionsnow.com)
Founder, The Path of the Blue Eye Project (www.pathoftheblueeye.com
Original Air Date: 10/22/2009 10:30 PM UTC
Original Air Date: 10/16/2009 4:30 PM UTC
Date / Time: 10/11/2009 11:41 PM UTC
“Frontotemporal Dementia is often lost in the shadow of Alzheimer’s disease”, says Kelley Connors, MPH, Real Women on Health! radio show host and Founder of KC Healthcare Communications. Compared to the 5+ million adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, this is a rare disorder. FTD usually occurs as an early-onset disease, presenting itself when a patient is in her 30s, 40s or 50s and can take a decade or more to be properly diagnosed due to lack of knowledge of the disease in the medical community, and resulting in increased healthcare costs and financial devastation for patients who are not properly diagnosed. “This show aims to increase awareness to families and healthcare professionals of the signs and symptoms of FTD, and help families understand what resources are available to help them,” says Ms. Connors.
This 60-minute on-line radio show, themed “It’s not Alzheimer’s. FTD, the Other Dementia” will be a conversational forum open to all, especially those who are interested in learning and spreading the word about FTD. To listen to the on-line radio show, please register for the radio show first. Once you’ve registered, you will receive an email instructing you with the next steps. To listen to the show, once registered, please go to www.blogtalkradio.com/realwomenonhealth. Please leave us your comments about the show and future topic suggestions at www.realwomenonhealth.com
Original Air Date: 10/8/2009 11:30 PM UTC
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