Your Story

1. Article of 1,000-1,100 words (Word format)

Please compose your draft in Word or any other comparable format. Please note that hard copies or CDs with the article sent by mail will not be returned regardless of publication status. Also, please be reminded that the purpose of the article is to inspire, give hope, and provide positive support to other in Japan regarding early diagnosis, treatment, and care of breast cancer.

Please include in your article draft:

• How you found out you had breast cancer
• Whether or not you regularly had annual mammography screenings
• Whether or not you regularly conducted self-examinations
• At which stage you were diagnosed
• What kinds of treatment you underwent (surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, etc.)
• What types of drugs you were prescribed, if any

2. Photography for the cover in the article

The photography should be high-resolution, at 300dpi or greater. Please be sure to confirm that there is no copyright infringement.

3. Other Remarks

• Make sure to provide in writing your name, age, mailing address, phone number, and email address when submitting your article.
• Please be reassured that we will not use your personal information for any purposes other than publication and delivery of the magazine without your prior consent.
• The Foundation reserves the right to edit your story for consistency in style regarding PiNK magazine, and crop or resize the photograph you submit to fit our layout.
• Confirm in writing that there is no copyright infringement regarding the direct quotes from other source used in your article.
• Publication – as well as timing and order – of your article in PiNK magazine are up to the discretion of the Foundation.
• There is no compensation for the story you submit.

For article submissions or any queries, please call us at Tel. 03-6420-0860 or send us your inquiries here.