Comments for Think Before You Pink http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org Tue, 15 May 2012 22:34:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Eli Lilly: Integrity, Excellence and … Pinkwashing by caitlin http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2042&cpage=1#comment-1776 caitlin Tue, 15 May 2012 22:34:14 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2042#comment-1776 Hi Laurie, thanks for your comment. rBGH has been shown to raise IGF-1 levels in cows (European Commission. Report on Public Health Aspects of the Use of Bovine Somatotrophin. Food Safety—From the Farm to the Fork. March 15-16, 1999, and Prosser C.G., et al. Increased secretion of insulin-like growth factor 1 into milk of cows treated with recombinantly derived bovine growth hormone. Journal of Dairy Research 56 (1) 17-26, 1989.) We referred to this recent study (The Endogenous Hormones and Breast Cancer Collaborative Group, 2010. “Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP3), and breast cancer risk: pooled individual data analysis of 17 prospective studies.” Lancet Oncol May 17, 2010; 11: 530-42) when writing this blog post, which showed a higher concentration of IGF-1 levels associated with a higher risk of breast cancer in women. Breast Cancer Action follows the precautionary principle of public health and advocates for prevention through precaution. We believe that when it comes to our health we must adopt the highest standards, and act now to eliminate exposure to substances like rBGH, where there is enough evidence to show a connection to increased risk of breast cancer. Hi Laurie, thanks for your comment. rBGH has been shown to raise IGF-1 levels in cows (European Commission. Report on Public Health Aspects of the Use of Bovine Somatotrophin. Food Safety—From the Farm to the Fork. March 15-16, 1999, and Prosser C.G., et al. Increased secretion of insulin-like growth factor 1 into milk of cows treated with recombinantly derived bovine growth hormone. Journal of Dairy Research 56 (1) 17-26, 1989.) We referred to this recent study (The Endogenous Hormones and Breast Cancer Collaborative Group, 2010. “Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP3), and breast cancer risk: pooled individual data analysis of 17 prospective studies.” Lancet Oncol May 17, 2010; 11: 530-42) when writing this blog post, which showed a higher concentration of IGF-1 levels associated with a higher risk of breast cancer in women. Breast Cancer Action follows the precautionary principle of public health and advocates for prevention through precaution. We believe that when it comes to our health we must adopt the highest standards, and act now to eliminate exposure to substances like rBGH, where there is enough evidence to show a connection to increased risk of breast cancer.

]]> Comment on Eli Lilly: Integrity, Excellence and … Pinkwashing by Laurie Johnson http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2042&cpage=1#comment-1775 Laurie Johnson Tue, 15 May 2012 21:09:06 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2042#comment-1775 First, I am against the use of rBGH in dairy cows, because of the added stress on the animals and the antibiotic issue. I believe that we have the right to know if dairy products have been produced using rBGH. However, as a biologist I feel that this article leaps to conclusions about a "link" between rBGH and cancer that has not, in fact, been shown. It is unfortunate that Ms. Irish did not include references to back up her comments. In doing some research on the topic after reading this, it seems that the one study that showed increased levels of IGF-1 in humans after consuming milk did not even determine whether or not the milk consumed was from rBGH cows! Other studies of the levels of IGF-1 in milk indicate that the levels of this hormone in milk from rGBH-treated cows is within the normal range of natural variation, as this hormone varies depending on the age, lactation status, etc. of the cow. Even if levels of IGF-1 were significantly higher in rGBH milk, the levels in milk are about 1/1000 of to the level naturally in our bodies. You would have to drink a heck of a lot of milk for that to increase our blood levels of the hormone. Again, I am no shill for the dairy or chemical industries. I am a mom and an informed consumer, but I'm also a scientist, and it really bugs me when I read or hear that "science proves" something or other when that is not the case. Just as we need to be skeptical of the claims of business and industry, we need to look critically at accusations against those industries. First, I am against the use of rBGH in dairy cows, because of the added stress on the animals and the antibiotic issue. I believe that we have the right to know if dairy products have been produced using rBGH. However, as a biologist I feel that this article leaps to conclusions about a “link” between rBGH and cancer that has not, in fact, been shown. It is unfortunate that Ms. Irish did not include references to back up her comments. In doing some research on the topic after reading this, it seems that the one study that showed increased levels of IGF-1 in humans after consuming milk did not even determine whether or not the milk consumed was from rBGH cows!
Other studies of the levels of IGF-1 in milk indicate that the levels of this hormone in milk from rGBH-treated cows is within the normal range of natural variation, as this hormone varies depending on the age, lactation status, etc. of the cow. Even if levels of IGF-1 were significantly higher in rGBH milk, the levels in milk are about 1/1000 of to the level naturally in our bodies. You would have to drink a heck of a lot of milk for that to increase our blood levels of the hormone.
Again, I am no shill for the dairy or chemical industries. I am a mom and an informed consumer, but I’m also a scientist, and it really bugs me when I read or hear that “science proves” something or other when that is not the case. Just as we need to be skeptical of the claims of business and industry, we need to look critically at accusations against those industries.

]]> Comment on Eli Lilly: Integrity, Excellence and … Pinkwashing by julesgoesgreen http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2042&cpage=1#comment-1774 julesgoesgreen Tue, 15 May 2012 18:56:32 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2042#comment-1774 Wow...Thanks so much for all you do. I am signing this and posting to my facebook too. I had breast cancer in 2007 and my sister passed away from it :( Wow…Thanks so much for all you do. I am signing this and posting to my facebook too. I had breast cancer in 2007 and my sister passed away from it :(

]]> Comment on Eli Lilly: Integrity, Excellence and … Pinkwashing by Jane Edmondson http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2042&cpage=1#comment-1773 Jane Edmondson Tue, 15 May 2012 01:19:22 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2042#comment-1773 We raised our children in Indianapolis. Eli Lilly Co. was highly thought of and many of our close friends were employed there......We no longer live in Indy, and when I read this....all I can think is ... WHAT A SAD COMMENTARY FOR ELI LILLY CO. I have had Breast Cancer and take this very seriously. To imagine that the same " GIANT" Co. that produces and SELLS Cancer Fighting Drugs, ( at unbelievable prices ), is ALSO, the SAME Giant Co. and the sole manufacturer of rBGH, the artificial growth hormone that's linked to Breast Cancer. Yes, I do believe that Eli Lilly is actually ..."milking Cancer." We raised our children in Indianapolis. Eli Lilly Co. was highly thought of and many of our close friends were employed there……We no longer live in Indy, and when I read this….all I can think is … WHAT A SAD COMMENTARY FOR ELI LILLY CO. I have had Breast Cancer and take this very seriously. To imagine that the same ” GIANT” Co. that produces and SELLS Cancer Fighting Drugs, ( at unbelievable prices ), is ALSO, the SAME Giant Co. and the sole manufacturer of rBGH, the artificial growth hormone that’s linked to Breast Cancer. Yes, I do believe that Eli Lilly is actually …”milking Cancer.”

]]> Comment on Yoplait: Put A Lid On It by Think Before You Pink » Eli Lilly: Integrity, Excellence and … Pinkwashing http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=10&cpage=1#comment-1772 Think Before You Pink » Eli Lilly: Integrity, Excellence and … Pinkwashing Mon, 14 May 2012 23:56:52 +0000 http://bcaction.org/tbyp/?page_id=10#comment-1772 [...] HOME Blog [...] [...] HOME Blog [...]

]]> Comment on Yoplait: Put A Lid On It by Eli Lilly: Integrity, Excellence and … Pinkwashing | Breast Cancer Action http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=10&cpage=1#comment-1771 Eli Lilly: Integrity, Excellence and … Pinkwashing | Breast Cancer Action Mon, 14 May 2012 23:55:35 +0000 http://bcaction.org/tbyp/?page_id=10#comment-1771 [...] problem. We’ve tried the individual manufacturer-by-manufacturer approach (see our successful “Yoplait: Put a Lid on It” campaign). But approaching companies one by one takes a lot of time, and meanwhile millions of people are [...] [...] problem. We’ve tried the individual manufacturer-by-manufacturer approach (see our successful “Yoplait: Put a Lid on It” campaign). But approaching companies one by one takes a lot of time, and meanwhile millions of people are [...]

]]> Comment on What the Cluck?! by Learn More About Inequities in Breast Cancer: Race and Place Matter | Our Bodies Our Blog http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=1011&cpage=1#comment-1770 Learn More About Inequities in Breast Cancer: Race and Place Matter | Our Bodies Our Blog Mon, 14 May 2012 19:18:41 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=1011#comment-1770 [...] project, which raises awareness about conflicts of interest in pink-ribbon marketing — like KFC’s Buckets for the Cure campaign that promoted fast food restaurants in low-income [...] [...] project, which raises awareness about conflicts of interest in pink-ribbon marketing — like KFC’s Buckets for the Cure campaign that promoted fast food restaurants in low-income [...]

]]> Comment on What the Cluck?! by Branded for Social Change Final Version | Plangere Culture Lab http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=1011&cpage=1#comment-1769 Branded for Social Change Final Version | Plangere Culture Lab Wed, 09 May 2012 14:40:34 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=1011#comment-1769 [...] BCA’s Think Before You Pink page here **Pages for campaigns featured:  Promise Me, Yoplait, KFC** Clip from Colbert Report courtesy of official website here Dan Savage and Terry Miller’s It [...] [...] BCA’s Think Before You Pink page here **Pages for campaigns featured:  Promise Me, Yoplait, KFC** Clip from Colbert Report courtesy of official website here Dan Savage and Terry Miller’s It [...]

]]> Comment on Yoplait: Put A Lid On It by Branded for Social Change Final Version | Plangere Culture Lab http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=10&cpage=1#comment-1768 Branded for Social Change Final Version | Plangere Culture Lab Wed, 09 May 2012 14:30:33 +0000 http://bcaction.org/tbyp/?page_id=10#comment-1768 [...] here BCA’s Think Before You Pink page here **Pages for campaigns featured:  Promise Me, Yoplait, KFC** Clip from Colbert Report courtesy of official website here Dan Savage and Terry [...] [...] here BCA’s Think Before You Pink page here **Pages for campaigns featured:  Promise Me, Yoplait, KFC** Clip from Colbert Report courtesy of official website here Dan Savage and Terry [...]

]]> Comment on What the Cluck?! by Komen Still a Radical Right-Wing Organization | giovanni hashimoto http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=1011&cpage=1#comment-1767 Komen Still a Radical Right-Wing Organization | giovanni hashimoto Mon, 07 May 2012 06:39:38 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=1011#comment-1767 [...] Komen is the biggest pinkwashing culprit. Think, pink KFC buckets. [...] [...] Komen is the biggest pinkwashing culprit. Think, pink KFC buckets. [...]

]]> Comment on Before You Buy Pink by Komen Still a Radical Right-Wing Organization | giovanni hashimoto http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=13&cpage=2#comment-1766 Komen Still a Radical Right-Wing Organization | giovanni hashimoto Mon, 07 May 2012 06:35:54 +0000 http://bcaction.org/tbyp/?page_id=13#comment-1766 [...] products does nothing to help cure breast cancer. There’s a word for this, pinkwashing: Pinkwasher: (pink’-wah-sher) noun. A company or organization that claims to care about breast cancer by [...] [...] products does nothing to help cure breast cancer. There’s a word for this, pinkwashing: Pinkwasher: (pink’-wah-sher) noun. A company or organization that claims to care about breast cancer by [...]

]]> Comment on Yoplait: Put A Lid On It by Rose, la couleur du profit | Ora Magazine http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=10&cpage=1#comment-1765 Rose, la couleur du profit | Ora Magazine Wed, 02 May 2012 14:17:17 +0000 http://bcaction.org/tbyp/?page_id=10#comment-1765 [...] des pressions citoyennes), ou de Yoplait dont les yogourts contenaient des hormones (rBGH) en cause dans le développement des cancers. Peut-on lutter contre le cancer tout en l’inoculant à petites doses et garder sa paix [...] [...] des pressions citoyennes), ou de Yoplait dont les yogourts contenaient des hormones (rBGH) en cause dans le développement des cancers. Peut-on lutter contre le cancer tout en l’inoculant à petites doses et garder sa paix [...]

]]> Comment on Pink ribbons don’t encourage us to think about social justice by Pink ribbon! Breast Cancer! Injustice! | Being Sarah http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1225&cpage=1#comment-1764 Pink ribbon! Breast Cancer! Injustice! | Being Sarah Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:56:59 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1225#comment-1764 [...] read an interesting blog on the Breast Cancer Action website called Think before you pink. Caitlin Carmody says that when she tells people she works at Breast Cancer Action people talk to [...] [...] read an interesting blog on the Breast Cancer Action website called Think before you pink. Caitlin Carmody says that when she tells people she works at Breast Cancer Action people talk to [...]

]]> Comment on Before You Buy Pink by Blog Sample 2 « vananderstest1 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=13&cpage=2#comment-1759 Blog Sample 2 « vananderstest1 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:42:53 +0000 http://bcaction.org/tbyp/?page_id=13#comment-1759 [...] Think Before You Pink: Critical Questions to Ask Before You Buy Pink – I’ll just list the questions here with my own brief summary of why it matters, go there for a [...] [...] Think Before You Pink: Critical Questions to Ask Before You Buy Pink – I’ll just list the questions here with my own brief summary of why it matters, go there for a [...]

]]> Comment on An Alternative to “Pink October” by Die "Kultur" der Geldsammelei gegen Brustkrebs: Das Samantha-King-Buch – ressourcen http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1106&cpage=2#comment-1756 Die "Kultur" der Geldsammelei gegen Brustkrebs: Das Samantha-King-Buch – ressourcen Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:50:11 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1106#comment-1756 [...] Breast Cancer Action Projekt >>> Think before you pink [...] [...] Breast Cancer Action Projekt >>> Think before you pink [...]

]]> Comment on No More Lead-Filled Lipstick: Take Action for Safer Cosmetics by suzanne http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2023&cpage=1#comment-1754 suzanne Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:42:55 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2023#comment-1754 I use only ORGANIC cosmetics/perfume. It's not worth risking my health over. Burt's Bee's makes great products. I use only ORGANIC cosmetics/perfume. It’s not worth risking my health over. Burt’s Bee’s makes great products.

]]> Comment on No More Lead-Filled Lipstick: Take Action for Safer Cosmetics by Kathleen Lanphier http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2023&cpage=1#comment-1753 Kathleen Lanphier Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:06:14 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=2023#comment-1753 I vote for requiring cosmetic companies to be transparent and label their products with complete ingredient information. Thank you. Kathleen Lanphier I vote for requiring cosmetic companies to be transparent and label their products with complete ingredient information.

Thank you.
Kathleen Lanphier

]]> Comment on Pink Ribbons, Inc.: The Movie by caitlin http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1977&cpage=1#comment-1751 caitlin Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:49:26 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1977#comment-1751 Hi Kim, The movie will be released in theatres in June, and DVDs will also be available for individuals to purchase further down the line. We'll keep you posted via this website about how to see the movie. Hi Kim,
The movie will be released in theatres in June, and DVDs will also be available for individuals to purchase further down the line. We’ll keep you posted via this website about how to see the movie.

]]> Comment on Pink Ribbons, Inc.: The Movie by Kim Parker http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1977&cpage=1#comment-1749 Kim Parker Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:49:28 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1977#comment-1749 I wish I lived closer to one of the screening sites. The closests one is 4 hours away!! Is there any other way to see it? I wish I lived closer to one of the screening sites. The closests one is 4 hours away!! Is there any other way to see it?

]]> Comment on Cosmetics: Philanthropy or Hypocrisy? by Corporate sponsors for health campaigns: A dangerous mix? | Upstream http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=15&cpage=1#comment-1747 Corporate sponsors for health campaigns: A dangerous mix? | Upstream Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:48:49 +0000 http://bcaction.org/tbyp/?page_id=15#comment-1747 [...] and in small and big-box stores; selling groceries, clothing, and household items; online; in beauty products; and in one particular “Think Pink campaign” last year (since discontinued due to [...] [...] and in small and big-box stores; selling groceries, clothing, and household items; online; in beauty products; and in one particular “Think Pink campaign” last year (since discontinued due to [...]

]]> Comment on Milking Cancer by Corporate sponsors for health campaigns: A dangerous mix? | Upstream http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=2&cpage=1#comment-1740 Corporate sponsors for health campaigns: A dangerous mix? | Upstream Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:33:21 +0000 http://bcaction.org/tbyp/?page_id=2#comment-1740 [...] breast cancer.” We’ve come across them online and in small and big-box stores; selling groceries, clothing, and household items; online; in beauty products; and in one particular “Think [...] [...] breast cancer.” We’ve come across them online and in small and big-box stores; selling groceries, clothing, and household items; online; in beauty products; and in one particular “Think [...]

]]> Comment on What the Cluck?! by Corporate Sponsors for Health Campaigns: A Dangerous Mix? | Upstream http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=1011&cpage=1#comment-1739 Corporate Sponsors for Health Campaigns: A Dangerous Mix? | Upstream Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:37:26 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?page_id=1011#comment-1739 [...] to “save lives” and “fight breast cancer.” We’ve come across them online and in small and big-box stores, selling groceries, clothing, and household items, online, in [...] [...] to “save lives” and “fight breast cancer.” We’ve come across them online and in small and big-box stores, selling groceries, clothing, and household items, online, in [...]

]]> Comment on Pink Ribbons, Inc.: The Movie by AnneMarie http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1977&cpage=1#comment-1736 AnneMarie Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:34:41 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1977#comment-1736 I'm with Gayle 1 Million Percent and I WILL be at the March 28 screening in Huntington. Not only is it close to my present home, it is where I lived with my family for many years. Mom's been there since 1972. We have FIVE primary breast cancers among my 2 sisters, mom and I. And no known BRCA mutation either. NOW IS the time. No progress, billions of dollars and my mom crying for all three of her daughters.... blaming herself for our diagnosis. I am demanding better for MY daughter and my nieces. AnneMarie I’m with Gayle 1 Million Percent and I WILL be at the March 28 screening in Huntington. Not only is it close to my present home, it is where I lived with my family for many years. Mom’s been there since 1972. We have FIVE primary breast cancers among my 2 sisters, mom and I. And no known BRCA mutation either. NOW IS the time. No progress, billions of dollars and my mom crying for all three of her daughters…. blaming herself for our diagnosis. I am demanding better for MY daughter and my nieces.

AnneMarie

]]> Comment on We Don’t Need More Pinkwashing by Pink Ribbon Blues http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1980&cpage=1#comment-1735 Pink Ribbon Blues Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:27:12 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1980#comment-1735 “There is a thin line between raising money for a good cause and using a good cause to raise money.” This is so true, and the industry leaders that have used and abused the good intentions of millions of pink ribbon supporters ought to be ashamed. Komen's true colors appear to be green. This cannot stand. --Gayle Sulik “There is a thin line between raising money for a good cause and using a good cause to raise money.” This is so true, and the industry leaders that have used and abused the good intentions of millions of pink ribbon supporters ought to be ashamed.

Komen’s true colors appear to be green. This cannot stand.

–Gayle Sulik

]]> Comment on Pink Ribbons, Inc.: The Movie by Pink Ribbon Blues http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1977&cpage=1#comment-1734 Pink Ribbon Blues Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:24:39 +0000 http://thinkbeforeyoupink.org/?p=1977#comment-1734 I'm so glad this film is being shown in the U.S. NOW is the time to change the conversation. NOW is the time to demand something better. NOW is the time to take back the ribbon. --Gayle Sulik I’m so glad this film is being shown in the U.S. NOW is the time to change the conversation. NOW is the time to demand something better. NOW is the time to take back the ribbon.

–Gayle Sulik

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