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An amazing Angel has just donated $1,000 to Jen's cancer fund. We have now raised $6,120 to help Jen get the treatment she needs at MD Anderson in Houston. Please help too. Even sharing your tips for a day will make a huge difference.

Power of the Pink

Beauty salon providers are showcasing the power of pink as they launch special products that benefit breast cancer research and awareness.

She's gutsy and independent, a stylist and cos teacher. Jen is only 31 years old. We want her to know that we are a million strong; she will never be alone in her fight against breast cancer.

Jen star gazes while in Hollywood

Jen's Blog Part 4

A Pink Army

October. This is a big month-the month of pink, boobies and Halloween. It also signifies my anniversary-my cancer-versary. A year ago, I was still in blissful ignorance, enjoying every moment of getting to know my new home in Los Angeles. Within 5 days, I found a large lump in my right breast and my focus suddenly shifted to cancer.

This month is bittersweet. It's a reminder to all of us that the struggle continues. The hope is that awareness will spread, so we can fight and conquer. However, don't underestimate this foe. It's still a nasty adversary that takes your loved ones hostage and doesn't always give them back. This month is a reminder that I'm still hostage to this disease.

Emotional Rollercoaster

It makes me feel all sorts of mixed emotions especially sadness and anger and I just want to scream 'Screw You Cancer!!' Since that doesn't help anything, I turn it all off. I don't want to think, feel or do anything. I definitely don't want to be reminded that I have cancer. Then I just get mad at myself for having this stupid pity party. I kick myself out of bed, peel myself off the couch, turn off the TV and go do something. Anything. I put on a happy face and fake it until I make it. It gets tiring-this whole roller coaster of emotions that is my life.

Like I said, this month is a reminder to all of us. It reminds us of our loved ones who have fought or are still fighting. I know I'm not the only one to have received messages of love and support, so thank you for reminding me that I don't have to be strong all of the time because strength is all around me. When I don't feel strong enough-I have an army behind me and I realize that I'm not alone in this fight. A ferocious, pink army. I like the thought of that!


Jen decked out in a strapless dress-an infection brewing in her right breast.		Jen rests after a surgery to remove infected tissue.