Beyond the Pink Moon

Beyond the Pink Moon is a English group. Having alot of group type in Facebook: close, open and secret and it is a CLOSED group. They attracted 3,458 members. So it is a Medium group. You can find this group by searching 115902338462135 on Google, Bing or Yahoo. Last update is on 2015-01-18 18:26:10.

Welcome to Beyond the Pink Moon! Founded in July 2010, and named after Nicki Boscia Durlester's memoir, this closed group provides an active forum for discussion for those whose lives have been touched by breast and ovarian cancer, as well as genetic mutations increasing cancer risk, including BRCA1 and 2. Nicki Boscia Durlester, a BRCA2 breast cancer survivor, Susan Long Martucci, a two-time breast cancer survivor, and Melissa Johnson Voight, a BRCA1 previvor, are the administrators of Beyond the Pink Moon.

We focus on breaking breast and ovarian cancer news and cancer prevention, in addition to highlighting healthy lifestyle choices. Lisa Marie Guzzardi, RN posts relevant news and research studies. Donna Hulton Newman, an ovarian cancer survivor, posts ovarian cancer news and Terrilyn Delnick, a breast cancer survivor, posts health tips.

Our number one goal is saving lives. We provide support and lift each other up with encouragement and optimism. No topic is off limits. We encourage our members to share their stories.

As a community we have rules. Please do not post any negative articles, personal surgical or nude photos on the moon. They will be removed. Art exhibits are allowed. Additionally, if Lovelies are being disrespectful or offensive in their comments their remarks will be deleted. Members join Pink Moon willingly, however can be removed at will by the administrators of this group. Please do not post products for sale on Pink Moon, unless you have prior permission from the administrators. Beyond the Pink Moon is also a nonprofit. All funds raised are donated to breast and ovarian cancer research.

Our new members are encouraged to read the inspiring stories of the Pink Moon Lovelies (a name coined by Susan Long Martucci) shared in our book, The Pink Moon Lovelies: Empowering Stores of Survival, available on Amazon.

Our Lovelies span the globe and hail from Australia, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tasmania and the USA.

Although Beyond the Pink Moon is a Closed Facebook group, your comments will be visible to friends who are also members. We cannot guarantee your privacy, but will make every effort to do so on the moon.

Any discussion of medical procedures, surgeries, treatment protocols and medications is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Our members should always consult his or her healthcare provider regarding any questions or concerns pertaining to a medical condition or treatment plan.

On July 26th, 2012, our beloved May Smith, a South African Lovely, was added to our banner in honor of a life well lived. In her 32 years she made an immeasurable difference in all of our lives with her extraordinary courage, strength, grace and love.

May Smith......12/2/79 - 7/22/12.