Wanda brought this article to my attention; I'll post it up on the screen by my desk, and I think she is posting one in the staff room.
The article is advice on beating breast cancer, with information from Dr. Suzanne Klimberg, medical advisor for Komen Arkansas.
What should you do if you find a lump?
Dr. Klimberg advises:
*Get a complete diagnosis before you go to the operating room; most people just need a needle biopsy.
*Get a second opinion.
*Use a surgeon who does intra-operative ultrasounds.
*Ask your doctor a procedure called eRFA.
*If you need radiation, ask about something called partial breast irradiation.
*Learn about the latest procedures & advancements for breast cancer.
*Get enough Vitamin D. Not only does it reduce your risk of breast cancer, but you also strengthen your bones.
*Be a pioneer and volunteer for research. Not only will you benefit from the latest techniques, but future patients will benefit from your participation as well.
To read the whole article, stop by my desk or look for it on staff bulletin board.
And, I'd also like to add, don't panic; keep a positive attitude--and having faith in the Man Upstairs also helps big time! Just remember you are not alone--many others have gone through this, so reach out to others--they'll gladly help you through this.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Well, I am officially old.
I saw this morning that the girl who was the inspiration behind the Beatles' song, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", has died. Lucy O'Donnell Vodden, 46, was a kindergarten classmate of John Lennon's son, Julian. Julian went home from school one day with a drawing and told his dad, "that's Lucy in the sky with diamonds."
Lucy had Lupus, and although she put up a fierce fight, it finally overtook her tired soul, and on Monday she went on to be a diamond in the sky.
Don't you wish we didn't have to worry about diseases such as lupus, or cancer? If you'd like to help, the Komen crew has a "Because I Care" fundraiser that also helps further cancer research. For those of you who gave this year when you registered online, a *big* Thank You! For those of you who haven't given, please consider donating either to Komen, the American Cancer society, or maybe Lou Gehrig's disease, or even for Lupus. By giving what you can, you will certainly be, for those dealing with sickness & ill health, a diamond in the sky.
I saw this morning that the girl who was the inspiration behind the Beatles' song, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", has died. Lucy O'Donnell Vodden, 46, was a kindergarten classmate of John Lennon's son, Julian. Julian went home from school one day with a drawing and told his dad, "that's Lucy in the sky with diamonds."
Lucy had Lupus, and although she put up a fierce fight, it finally overtook her tired soul, and on Monday she went on to be a diamond in the sky.
Don't you wish we didn't have to worry about diseases such as lupus, or cancer? If you'd like to help, the Komen crew has a "Because I Care" fundraiser that also helps further cancer research. For those of you who gave this year when you registered online, a *big* Thank You! For those of you who haven't given, please consider donating either to Komen, the American Cancer society, or maybe Lou Gehrig's disease, or even for Lupus. By giving what you can, you will certainly be, for those dealing with sickness & ill health, a diamond in the sky.
Monday, September 28, 2009
men!
on the way to work this morning, The Race Chair, Ellen Kreth & the 3 Miles of Men chair Anthony Lucas were on 94.1 talking up the 3 Miles of Men portion of the Race for the Cure. So I'm passing the word along--git your men involved!!
Three Miles of Men® registrants…
You will receive a complimentary 3 Miles of Men t-shirt.
You are invited to the 4th Annual 3 MOM Tailgate Party, Friday, October 9, 5-7 PM, at Diamond Bear Brewery. Prizes, music, free beer and Larry’s Pizza for all 3 MOM registrants!
Complimentary breakfast provided by Capitol Smokehouse and Grill on race morning, to the first 100 people to arrive at the 3 MOM tent on the corner of Capital and Izard (parking lot next to Capitol Smokehouse and Grill).
And, they also need volunteers to be "entertainment" to cheer on the Race participants Oct. 17th. So if your man doesn't want to register for 3 Miles of Men, he can still come down & cheer everyone on. Just remind him that this is the one time you will officially permit him to watch 45,000 women all at once!
They can use the same registration form that is online, or they can register at the Race Space when it opens.
October 17th is coming up fast--are you ready to win your race?
Three Miles of Men® registrants…
You will receive a complimentary 3 Miles of Men t-shirt.
You are invited to the 4th Annual 3 MOM Tailgate Party, Friday, October 9, 5-7 PM, at Diamond Bear Brewery. Prizes, music, free beer and Larry’s Pizza for all 3 MOM registrants!
Complimentary breakfast provided by Capitol Smokehouse and Grill on race morning, to the first 100 people to arrive at the 3 MOM tent on the corner of Capital and Izard (parking lot next to Capitol Smokehouse and Grill).
And, they also need volunteers to be "entertainment" to cheer on the Race participants Oct. 17th. So if your man doesn't want to register for 3 Miles of Men, he can still come down & cheer everyone on. Just remind him that this is the one time you will officially permit him to watch 45,000 women all at once!
They can use the same registration form that is online, or they can register at the Race Space when it opens.
October 17th is coming up fast--are you ready to win your race?
Friday, September 25, 2009
Nuns
You all should say "thank you" to the good Sisters of Mercy, Sister Beatrice & Sister Lucille.
If it hadn't been for the nuns bending over us at St. Patrick's school with their rulers, I wouldn't have learned to spell, and if I hadn't learned to spell, then come Oct. 17th, you all would have been walking the streets of Little Rock with tee shirts that said "A-R-K-A-S-N-A-S State Library" on them.
Wendy and I went over to pick up the team tee shirts after work yesterday, and I must say, they do look awesome! But there was that one teeny tiny error on it. ARKASNAS. Wendy & I didn't think that would have been great publicity for the library, so we said, "no, thank you."
So, I am sad to report that we have no shirts to hand out to you today. But, they are going to re-do our shirts for us, and hopefully we'll have them next week. Keep your fingers crossed! And, say thanks to those teachers out there who try to teach youngsters everyday. They deserve a gold star. Especially the nuns at St. Patrick's.
If it hadn't been for the nuns bending over us at St. Patrick's school with their rulers, I wouldn't have learned to spell, and if I hadn't learned to spell, then come Oct. 17th, you all would have been walking the streets of Little Rock with tee shirts that said "A-R-K-A-S-N-A-S State Library" on them.
Wendy and I went over to pick up the team tee shirts after work yesterday, and I must say, they do look awesome! But there was that one teeny tiny error on it. ARKASNAS. Wendy & I didn't think that would have been great publicity for the library, so we said, "no, thank you."
So, I am sad to report that we have no shirts to hand out to you today. But, they are going to re-do our shirts for us, and hopefully we'll have them next week. Keep your fingers crossed! And, say thanks to those teachers out there who try to teach youngsters everyday. They deserve a gold star. Especially the nuns at St. Patrick's.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
when God closes a door....
When: last night, 10 pm
Who: middle-aged crazy woman & 1 HYPER dog with the poops OD'ing on vitamins
Where: bottom of the hill in the apt. complex parking lot
Yes, while I had you all out pondering last night, I was trying to get the border collie dog that I am taking care of all "pooped" out.
(Blitz, the wonder dog got hold of one of my vitamin jars and ate half of them. The emergency vet said she would be hyper, but she didn't mention the diarrhea!)
So, last night I'm out trying to get the dog to do her business, and my foot decides it's had enough. It wasn't going to walk anymore, wasn't going to support the weight, wasn't going to do ANYTHING. Where was I? At the bottom of the parking lot. Did I have my cell phone with me? Nooooooo....Did the dog care a whit about what was going on? Noooooo....so as I was being half drug by a crazed dog and half limping back to home, it suddenly occurred to me that I wouldn't have to go thru any more torture sessions at War Memorial! And while my feet were gleeful at that prospect, it really saddened me that I'm not going to be able to finish the torture program, which, even tho I whine about it, I really did look forward to every week. So now I won't get to bore you all with my bi-weekly whines....
As to a window opening whenever a door is being closed, well, I'm not sure yet what that is. I'll miss the camraderie of the fitness group and I'll miss seeing how far Miss Betty gets each week (yep, she's showing up every time!).
Where am I going with this blog? I don't know, I guess I just wanted to get my whining out of the way....So if any of you are inspired to pick up where I left off at War Memorial, please, do so. I'm sure they will welcome you with open arms. There were several newbies there this past Monday, and they all survived! And if you do go, tell Miss Betty I said hi.
Who: middle-aged crazy woman & 1 HYPER dog with the poops OD'ing on vitamins
Where: bottom of the hill in the apt. complex parking lot
Yes, while I had you all out pondering last night, I was trying to get the border collie dog that I am taking care of all "pooped" out.
(Blitz, the wonder dog got hold of one of my vitamin jars and ate half of them. The emergency vet said she would be hyper, but she didn't mention the diarrhea!)
So, last night I'm out trying to get the dog to do her business, and my foot decides it's had enough. It wasn't going to walk anymore, wasn't going to support the weight, wasn't going to do ANYTHING. Where was I? At the bottom of the parking lot. Did I have my cell phone with me? Nooooooo....Did the dog care a whit about what was going on? Noooooo....so as I was being half drug by a crazed dog and half limping back to home, it suddenly occurred to me that I wouldn't have to go thru any more torture sessions at War Memorial! And while my feet were gleeful at that prospect, it really saddened me that I'm not going to be able to finish the torture program, which, even tho I whine about it, I really did look forward to every week. So now I won't get to bore you all with my bi-weekly whines....
As to a window opening whenever a door is being closed, well, I'm not sure yet what that is. I'll miss the camraderie of the fitness group and I'll miss seeing how far Miss Betty gets each week (yep, she's showing up every time!).
Where am I going with this blog? I don't know, I guess I just wanted to get my whining out of the way....So if any of you are inspired to pick up where I left off at War Memorial, please, do so. I'm sure they will welcome you with open arms. There were several newbies there this past Monday, and they all survived! And if you do go, tell Miss Betty I said hi.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Ponderings
I've been pondering all day what to blog to you all...
I did make it to War Memorial on Monday for my twice weekly torture session....then I had to sit and ponder most of the day yesterday after I left the doctor's office about why do feet give out when we don't want them to....
I thought about people we know who have had or now have the big "C". One of the nurses at the doctor's yesterday just celebrated her 5th year of being a survivor--Yeah! (I was wearing last year's RFTC shirt, so she told me she was a survivor. Real sweet lady.)
Then I pondered about tee shirts...hmm, do I tell them their shirts are ready at the tee shirt makers? Do I tell them they will get them sometime this week? hmm....
Well, if it's not raining or cloudy tonight, go out and look at the sky, and ponder about stuff. Then let me know what you pondered about.
I did make it to War Memorial on Monday for my twice weekly torture session....then I had to sit and ponder most of the day yesterday after I left the doctor's office about why do feet give out when we don't want them to....
I thought about people we know who have had or now have the big "C". One of the nurses at the doctor's yesterday just celebrated her 5th year of being a survivor--Yeah! (I was wearing last year's RFTC shirt, so she told me she was a survivor. Real sweet lady.)
Then I pondered about tee shirts...hmm, do I tell them their shirts are ready at the tee shirt makers? Do I tell them they will get them sometime this week? hmm....
Well, if it's not raining or cloudy tonight, go out and look at the sky, and ponder about stuff. Then let me know what you pondered about.
Monday, September 21, 2009
race packets
Good Monday morning!
I hope you all had fun weekend. Now it's back to work!
I just wanted to mention that for the folks who registered ONLINE with your credit card, you should either be getting your shirt soon, or have already gotten it. If you don't receive your race packet in the next week or two at your home address, please let me know.
If you gave Wendy or me your money & registration form, those forms & $$ all went in at the same time. Those will either be mailed in one box here at the library, or I will receive notification to go pick them up.
The colors this year on the shirts are pink & plum, so plan your Race Day outfit accordingly!
Also, tonite is another date with the Fitness crew at War Memorial. It's not too late to get those sneakers laced up and ready to go.
6:30pm, remember, it's FREE!!!!
See ya!
Judi
I hope you all had fun weekend. Now it's back to work!
I just wanted to mention that for the folks who registered ONLINE with your credit card, you should either be getting your shirt soon, or have already gotten it. If you don't receive your race packet in the next week or two at your home address, please let me know.
If you gave Wendy or me your money & registration form, those forms & $$ all went in at the same time. Those will either be mailed in one box here at the library, or I will receive notification to go pick them up.
The colors this year on the shirts are pink & plum, so plan your Race Day outfit accordingly!
Also, tonite is another date with the Fitness crew at War Memorial. It's not too late to get those sneakers laced up and ready to go.
6:30pm, remember, it's FREE!!!!
See ya!
Judi
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