Information ........and more information...........

Because I really feel that the following links are helpful, I am passing them on to you. The Cancer Care booklet holds some valuable information, below is the index to save you time - you may want to take a closer look at their 24 pages.

Checklist to organize your treatment/recovery topics: 

• MEDICAL ISSUES AFTER TREATMENT ENDS
• COMMON EMOTIONS FACED BY SURVIVORS 
• SPIRITUALITY AND SURVIVORSHIP
• RETURNING TO WORK: LAWS YOU SHOULD KNOW 
• FINANCIAL HELP WHEN YOU ARE UNABLE TO WORK 
• TIPS FOR MANAGING MEDICAL DEBT 
• CANCERCARE CAN HELP  

http://www.cancercare.org/pdf/booklets/ccc_survivor.pdf

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Healthy food choices and the deadly seven:

http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_705.cfm

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http://www.honestfoodguide.org/downloads/21407.1_HonestFoodGuide.pdf

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“Information is not synonymous with knowledge. Information is only data, parts of the whole. Knowledge has a moral imperative to enhance intellectual and spiritual unity.”    

~Ruth Nanda Anshen

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Illness as an opportunity...........

I feel compelled to pass on some valuable information - even if I do not have much time to offer a personal blog.

As a hospice volunteer and volunteer coordinator - I recall many cancer patients saying that 'having cancer changed their life - for the good'; and 'cancer put things into perspective', and I do know of many instances in my life where I had to rethink that 'in the big scheme of things - this is not the end all'.

"Dr. Bonnie Vestal focuses on three principles with her patients:

First, be present.    Second, find a sense of purpose.   Third, have an awareness of your sense of place in the scheme of things.

These are no small tasks in the face of stress and trauma, but Dr. Vestal insists that when life is on the line, it’s important to stop and consider these issues. “This is a whole-life job,” she explains. “It’s not just about cancer or illness; this is about your life.”

The full article can be found at: http://awomanshealth.com/illness-as-opportunity/

"The truth is, if you asked me to choose between winning the Tour de France and cancer, I would choose cancer. Odd as it sounds, I would rather have the title of cancer survivor than winner of the Tour, because of what it has done for me as a human being, a man, a husband, a son, and a father."        

                    ~Lance Armstrong

Got tissues? or God love her!!!! be prepared........

"............Arianna's battle with cancer has empowered her and given her the courage to live the life she's always imagined. ...........
Arianna's advice to somebody else going through a similar battle is to acknowledge that this process is life altering; it's a shock. "You will hit times when you are emotional, and you won't understand. Just know that it's OK to be sad sometimes. Recognize that feeling, but don't feel a need to try to explain it."


Take the time and meet Arianna and what she has overcome,  and how........


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/valerie-sobel/the-untold-truths-of-a-te_b_765797.html

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My comments couldn't hold  a candle to Arianna's story.............

Some important information to share......

Hello All,

We have been so busy with the upcoming race and learning the "how to and what not to", but I wanted to pass on some valuable information that has time factors.  All is good , just keep us in your prayers for a successful run - and some 'angel supporters'.

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Cancer survivors sought for Stanford study of online workshop:

"Men and women who have completed intense cancer treatment often find it difficult to return to their former lives and activities. They may struggle with many concerns, stresses, symptoms and physical changes. Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and The Cancer Research Center of Hawaii are recruiting participants for a study of an online, highly interactive workshop aimed at improving the lives of cancer survivors............."

http://med.stanford.edu/ism/2009/september/lorig.html

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The "Understanding Pancreatic Cancer" Educational Lectures are opportunities for patients and families to learn about various topics related to pancreatic cancer from leaders in the field, and to join together in camaraderie.

Join  to learn more about current diagnostic tools for pancreatic cancer as well as experimental and translational therapies.

Speakers include Mark Pochapin, MD and Robert Fine, MD.

Please RSVP with National Headquarters at (877) 272-6226 or by email at symposium@pancan.org.

Thursday, December 2, 2010, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Gilda’s Club New York City

195 West Houston Street

New York, NY 10014

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"Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."             ~  St. Francis of Assisi

Eight virus types cause almost all cervical cancer........

Because "knowledge is power"  ~ Sir Francis Bacon.........

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101017/hl_nm/us_cancer_cervical_hpv_1

Welcome Green Vale Pacers to Our Inaugural Run!!!!!

Green Vale Pacers Club Off To a Great Start!


"A new running club for girls in grades 4 to 9, the Green Vale Pacers is led by three teacher/coaches (Mrs. Gallagher, Ms. Moreano and Mrs. Maron) who have many years of experience running and with team athletics. The purpose of the club is not only to help members become strong runners, but to become strong leaders who are equipped with enhanced confidence and life skills for making healthy decisions and contributions to society."

Strength for Life has been selected to be the recipient of some fundraising by the Green Vale Pacers and our 'Evelyn Knapp 5K Memorial Run' is their initial goal - we know how Evelyn would have loved that!!!!

“People learn to lead because they care about something.”

                                -- Charlotte Bunch

When a mammogram isn't enough...

In case you have not seen this article by Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent

October 14, 2010 here is the link:   

http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/10/14/mammogram.not.enough/index.html?eref=rss_health&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_health+%28RSS%3A+Health%29

Please share this with everyone - the earlier we discover a cancer the more successful the treatment!

“The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.”

                                           - Benjamin Franklin

NAVEL EXPO - November 7, 2010 Huntington Hilton

Nutrition Aesthetics Vitality Efficacy Life - the Celebration of your Life!

Pick up your copy of the Navel Expo magazine at any Personal Training Institute - it is a resource you will want to keep and refer to during the year.  50 pages of valuable information.

There will be 64 lectures to choose from,  so - bring a friend, family member to accomplish gathering all that information.  This is $20 well invested in your health and wellness.

You can visit : http://www.navelexpo.com/ to peruse the topics available.

In addition, this year on Thursday November 4, from 7 - 10 pm there will be a panel "Woman to Woman" where 'no topic is taboo' at the Huntington Hilton.  Meet Kelly O'Malley Mattone, MD, Roxanne Carfora, DO, Karen Barbosa, DO and Pina LoGuidice, NG, LAc - these are some of the our brilliant wellness physicians interested in answering any concern you have. Seating is limited - so make this a decision today!

Every Tuesday from 6:30 - 7:00 pm you can join Alex Lubarsky on Radio AM 1240 WGBB for an informative half hour discussion  covering a variety of topics.

Can't say enough about the Navel Expo - experience it!

"Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open." Thomas Dewar

Take a second and vote for a local cancer transition program funded by Livestrong!

Stony Brook University Hospital and North Shore Community Hospital are among our local choices - make it count!

http://vote.livestrong.org/?tr=y&auid=7151864

Sedentary Behaviour and Endometrial Cancer.......

http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v103/n7/full/6605902a.html

"Our data, and that of others (Friberg et al, 2006; Patel et al, 2008), suggest that sitting time contributes to endometrial cancer risk, independent from one's participation in MVPA. We earlier estimated that as many as 22% of endometrial cancers could be avoided if women exercised vigorously five or more times per week. However, if all women had both exercised at this level and sat for 4 or fewer hours per day, then 34% of endometrial cancers could have been avoided. Thus, the incremental contribution of sedentary behaviours to the population level burden of endometrial cancer risk may be substantial."

One more reason to get up and get moving  whatever your choice is - just do it!

Happy...

I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.



~ Dalai Lama

Chance to win Laura Linney tickets in "Time Stands Still"

Your never know - give yourself a chance!

Moderators for "Entertainment " have sent you the following message regarding the forum topic "Win a Free Trip to NYC for 2 to See Laura Linney in ”Time Stands Still”":

"Cancer Connect now has over 1000 cancer patients connected with other; sharing information, discussing their situation and providing support to each other. Cancer Connect is offering a weekend for 2 in NYC to see Laura Linney in the new Broadway hit: "Time Stands Still" So forward this email to individuals you know with cancer; they simply need to register in the CancerConnect community to be eligible to win. Current Cancer Connect members are eligible to win if you have been active in the community in the month of October. "

To respond to the topic: http://cancerconnect.com/communities/book-and-movie-recommendations/forum/topic/win-a-free-trip-to-nyc-for-2-to-see-laura-linney-in-time-stands-still

"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars.”    ~ Henry Van Dyke

Missed you all!

Apologies for the two week time span between posts...what could be happening in two weeks.  Well 9000 applications have been in and out of my house.  Yes, that was 9000 - crazy runners on Long Island.  5% would make for a successful run. 

We are just happy that it is taking place and out there at this point.  Race Day...ask about that later....I can't even go there and try to predict all that can happen - good and 'not so good'.

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Yesterday, via Facebook, I saw that Imerman Angels were looking for colon cancer patients/survivors to mentor.  Imerman Angels (one of my many favorite groups) offers the following per their website:

Welcome to Imerman Angels (http://www.imermanangels.org/)

Imerman Angels carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a cancer fighter or survivor) with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer (a Mentor Angel). Cancer caregivers (spouses, parents, children and other family and friends of fighters) also receive 1-on-1 connections with other caregivers and survivors. These 1-on-1 relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience. The service is absolutely free and helps anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any cancer stage level, at any age, living anywhere in the world.

I would recommend contacting them when you feel strong enough to help another...we are all in this together and we are the support that is needed.

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I also viewed a very interesting video (41 minutes) "Winning the War on Cancer" - when you have time take a look - you can always pick up some good information - here they go into the good of Complementary Alternative Medicine.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/181355/fox-news-specials-winning-the-war-on-cancer

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And, yes,  it is Breast Cancer Awareness month....it is 'in your face' when you are already aware of it but not in the face of everyone who should be addressing their breast health - so, endure it and know that by 'shouting from the rooftops' we may help 1 or 2 or 1,000+ seek professional exams and follow up.

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Getting it all out there - all those thoughts that flew through while I was not blogging...

NAVEL EXPO, November 7, 2010 at the Huntington Hilton - so many prominent Long Island Health Professionals in one location to share with you the latest in medical news.  $20 and your time - well spent, you will walk away with information galore - it will "blow your mind" to quote a friend, Alex Lubarsky.

Register for a free newsletter if nothing else. 

"The Navel Wellness Expo is designed to attract both the natural health practitioner, such as the wellness oriented medical doctor, chiropractor, massage therapist, physical therapist, nutritionist, naturopath, psychologist and the fitness expert, as well as thousands of health conscious, upward mobile consumers, from child to senior. People who are looking to take responsibility for their health, learn about all the cutting edge technology and information in the natural health and life long wellness arena, and move their well being to a higher level. Long Island is home to some of the most affluent people in America who are becoming rapidly aware of the necessity of a healthy lifestyle and the natural health market that supports it."

 

http://www.healthmedia.us/index.php

 

Just do it!

 

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