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Breast clinic brings peace of mind Early breast cancer diagnosis leads to treatment success, lifestyle changes
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t 75, Charlene Gouvenier is still at her high school weight. She walks regularly, dances, swims and can play a mean game of golf. But in May 2010, a mammogram revealed a tumor with irregular edges. After two needle-core biopsies by a different health provider, which are required to see if the tumor is cancerous, failed, she became frustrated. “No one in my family had breast cancer. I had been conscientious about health my whole life. … I was just going to ride the rails and see how it worked out,” she said. Gouvenier adopted an antioxidant-rich diet with no red meat and minimal sugar for the next four years. But while she felt `ine, the thought of cancer kept creeping into her mind. “The tumor was still there. I could feel it all the time. It was wearing on my brain,” she said. So Gouvenier paid a visit to the Undiagnosed Breast Clinic at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert in February 2014. Stage-1 breast cancer was the diagnosis; but a successful surgery by MD Anderson’s Dr. Julie Billar and radiation treatment brought swift positive results. Gouvenier is back to her daily routine and feeling better than ever. “I can’t say enough about the caring people there,” she said of her experience. A UNIQUE CLINIC Roughly 15 percent of those who visit the Undiagnosed Breast Clinic actually have cancer, but most come with legitimate reasons for
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concern: they either ei have a lump, an abnormal mammogram, need a second opinion, or have abnormalities. other breast-related breast-re “We will see almost all breast concerns, which is a relief reli for primary care physicians who may not have the time or OB/GYN’s w or immediate resources to evaluate the Billar said. “Breast disorders patient,” Bill confusing for people who do not can be confu specialize in them or for providers who conditions on a regular do not see these t basis. … We can also do risk assessments, counseling, go over exercise and diet. … counseling People will wil often say ‘Wow, that was the exam I’ve ever had.’” most thorough thoro PROMPT TREATMENT Shefali Birdi, an internal medicine Dr. Shefa physician at the clinic, says prompt physicia service is i also a priority. If a patient requires a biopsy, the procedure can be done that same day, and results available within 24-48 hours. If are ava surgery is required, a meeting with surger the su surgeon can be had within days, not we weeks. “To get all of that done at one cente in a couple days really brings center peace of mind to patients,” she adde added. W a cancer diagnosis, medical With radiation oncologists oncologists, onco and surgeons collaborate to assure the best treatment outcomes. The Th clinic also brings access to support groups, a wellness center, su acupuncture, yoga and integrative ac medicine offerings. m “Disease prevention has aalways been a strong area of o interest for me. Providing women with education on how to reduce their risk of breast cancer as well as helping in the process for early detection has been a rewarding experie experience,” Birdi added.
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Q&A with Zach Singh
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ach Singh and his mother, r, Jackie Singh, will join an expected ted 18,000 people either running, nning, walking or sleeping-in on n Oct. 12 for this year’s 22nd Annual ual Susan G. Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure®. For the Singh family, the Komen Phoenix Racee for the Cure is cause for celebration. Singh’s mother was diagnosed with Stage tage 2 breast cancer when he was a junior at Mountain Pointe High School. At a time when most kids were focused on fun, Singh was facing some real fears. “It was debinitely ya shocking thing, we never thought it would uld happen to us,” said Singh. Thankfully, his mother’s treatment was successful. Jackie has been cancer-freee for six years. The experience changed Zach’s ch’s life forever. The Northern Arizona University graduate joined the Susan G. Komen® Central and Northern Arizona (Komen n CAN AZ) team two years ago as the Race Intern, and now, as Race Manager, er, he continues to do his part to help bight ht breast cancer. Komen CAN AZ hopes to raise $1.2 million from this year’s event, which is billed with exciting changes. We talked to Singh about his family’s experience with breast cancer and this year’s Race. What did you do when you discovered your mother had breast cancer? She was diagnosed when I was in high school. I decided to graduate a year early. I was able to stay home and help her with treatment. You’ve been involved with the Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure for two years, why is it so important to take part in the Race? There is an indescribable feeling that people experience when they participate in the Race. It is both a time of celebration and a time of remembrance. There is also a sense of coming together with others to bight this disease and bind the cures. The Race is the
signature fund-raiser for Komen CAN AZ, raising money for breast cancer education, screening and treatment services and research. What makes this year’s event special? There are a lot of new changes this year. We are at a new location in downtown Phoenix at Cesar Chavez Plaza, 201 W. Washington St. This site provides easy light rail access, more parking locations and more activities in the area for our participants to experience.
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We are also offering competitive timing for all the Race Day events so if someone registers for an ofbicial time we can provide that. Something else we are excited about this year is “Memories for a Lifetime,” the memorial wall. It will be a gathering place for survivors and families and friends of those who lost their battle with breast cancer to share their inspirational stories and memories related to breast cancer. Everyone has a story. We hope people will come and share theirs.
Words to ‘live’ by: Breast cancer survivor shares her inspiration “ “My name is Nora Berrian. I was diagnosed with DCIS St Stage 0 in March of 2011 at th age of 55. the “Six days before I was giv my diagnosis of breast given can cancer, I took a trip to the East Coa to visit family. It was the Coast scar scariest, and most uplifting, bligh I have ever taken. I sat blight next to a woman who had term terminal breast cancer and she b was blying back to Boston to w family as she knew stay with tim was limited. She told her time th if I did or did not have me that breast cancer I needed to stay positi If I stayed positive (as positive. we all know is hard to do when bir hear you have cancer) you birst then I could make it through it. If I cho chose to be negative and pity mysel for having cancer, then myself cancer would win. I wasn't the ca about to let that happen. Even m mastectomy and several after my recon reconstructive surgeries, I am ve positive today and enjoy still very payin it forward from the lady I paying met on that East Coast blight. “I tthank my family and friends for helping me when I needed them the most and for making me stay positive, which wasn't easy at times. I tell everyone that ‘being positive’ is the best medicine. The words I live by today are: Stay Strong; Laugh Often; Be Positive; and Let's All Kick Cancer to the Curb!”
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omen Central and Northern Arizona (Komen CAN AZ) is driven by its promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. It dedicates 100 percent of funds raised through the annual Susan G. Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure® to this promise, with 75 percent staying in the community supporting multiple mission impact initiatives and 25 percent going directly towards international research. “This year’s theme, ‘Embrace the Movement,’ is a call for everyone to help save lives and end breast cancer forever. Unfortunately, most of us know someone affected by breast cancer. Now is the time to embrace the movement here in central and northern Arizona,” says Heather Roberts, Executive Director for Komen CAN AZ. By participating in the Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure, you save lives, making a real impact on programs and services in central and northern Arizona, including: • The Community Grants program, which has awarded over $19.5 million to support local breast health and breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs, and over $5.9 million to international, award winning research grants since Komen CAN AZ’s inception. • Advocacy at the state level for policy and funding changes to ensure underinsured and uninsured women and men have access to care. This includes the restoration of Arizona’s Medicaid, the expansion of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program (BCCTP) and most recently, the Fair Access to Cancer Treatment Act or FACT Act, which makes oral chemotherapy treatment more affordable and accessible. • Community empowerment through breast self-awareness education at community events, for individual businesses and via partnerships like Buddy Check 12. • Survivor support through programs like Komen CAN AZ’s annual Survivor Education and Empowerment Conference. • Collaboration among and connections to local resources, including everything from breast cancer support groups to provider programs. “Embrace the Movement” and register today at komenCANaz.org/race14 for the 22nd Annual Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure on Sunday, Oct. 12. ®
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Komen CAN AZ encourages each Race for the Cure® participant to raise $100 – the approximate cost of providing one mammogram to an underserved community member. While it can be dif�icult to ask for donations, these fundraising tips will make it easier. And don’t forget the No. 1 rule: Know and tell where donated dollars go — pull stats from komenCANaz.org and forward emails from Komen CAN AZ showing dollars at work.
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Set a goal and spread the word to keep yourself accountable.
Offer to do something outrageous if you make your goal. Dye your hair pink, kiss a pig – the sky’s the limit!
Share the link to your personalized Race fundraising page via email and social media sites.
Host a garage sale, asking family, friends and neighbors to contribute unwanted items.
Solicit unwanted gift cards, which you can exchange for cash on a variety of websites.
Give up your daily latte for the week and put the savings toward your fundraising efforts.
Search the car, couch cushions and junk drawer for loose change. (This a great way for kids to contribute, as well.) Get back to basics with a traditional lemonade stand, bake sale or car wash.
Ask a local business to sponsor an event in which they donate a portion of the proceeds to your fundraising efforts.
Talk with HR to organize a “casual day” at the of�ice, where employees have to pay to wear casual attire.
Don’t give up! Remember that Race donations can be turned in through Oct. 31, so there’s still time!
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Race day information It’s not too late to register!
Race Day Schedule
6:45 a.m. – Race Site Opens 7:35 a.m. – 1 Mile Walk/Run * 8:05 a.m. – Breast Cancer Survivors’ 5K Run * 8:20 a.m. – 5K Run * 8:40 a.m. – 5K Walk * 10:00 a.m. – Survivor Ceremony / Race Awards * Competitive timing available for an additional fee through noon Friday, Oct. 10.
Race Parking
• The Race draws a large crowd so we recommend carpooling and riding ey Metro Bus; the Light public transportation (METRO Light Rail and Valley cent to the Race site). Rail stop at Jefferson Street and 1st Avenue is adjacent Plan extra time to park and walk to the start of thee Race.
Safety
Safely is our top priority. Please help ensure a safe event for all:
• Strollers are permitted; th however we ask that those with strollers line up at the back of the line. • Animals/pets are not permitted. • Rollerblades, bikers and skateboards are not permitted.
Memories For a Lifetime
Each life is a work of art. The life of a survivor ng is ailled with the most beautiful highs and devastating lows. There are no words to describe these deaining moments in our lives and the lives of those we love, but we are committed to telling these inspiring stories. This year, we have asked a talented artist to immortalize some of the stories of survivors told to him at the Komen men Phoenix Race for the Cure®. There are amazing people le in our community and we hope to tell their stories in the most public way possible. We know that the resultingg art will stand as a symbol of our collective strength and as an inspiration to anyone who feels alone or scared in thee face of a difaicult diagnosis. Please attend the Race and tell ll your story. It may save someone’s life.
Register online at komenCANaz.org
• Individuals must register at komenCANaz.org by noon Friday, October 10. • Team registation is closed.
In Person
• Register on Race day starting at 6:45 a.m.
Fees
• Adult: non-survivor, $35; timed, $40 • Breast Cancer Survivor: $20; timed: $25 • Youth: $20; timed: $25
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A special thanks! The 2014 Susan G. Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure® is made possible by many individuals, organizations and businesses in central and northern Arizona. Their contributions are continuing a tradition of giving in the area. Thank you to the following for their commitment to the Komen promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
2014 Komen Phoenix Race for the Cure Sponsors VIP • Fry’s Food Stores Local Presenting Partner • Mayo Clinic OfNicial Program • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
• SimonMed Imaging • SunWest Federal Credit Union • Truly Nolen Pest Control Entertainment • Arizona Breast Surgery Specialists
Water Stop • Freescale Survivor Area • Specialized Loan Servicing • Cancer Treatment Centers of America • Valley Women for Women Gold Mile Marker • Ak-Chin Indian Community • Freescale • Paradise Valley Mall • Republic Services • Two Men and a Truck Sleep In For the Cure® • The RoomStore Silver • Arizona Milk Producers • EVDI Medical Imaging • Laura’s Lean Beef • NextCare Urgent Care • Sparkling ICE Copper • BAN Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths • Dillard’s • Edward Jones • Freescale • HEAD Penn Racquet Sports • PepsiCo • Phoenix New Times • Service King Collision Repair
Presenting Media Partners • 12 News • Clear Channel Media and Entertainment
2014 Komen Phoenix Executive Race Committee • • • • • • • • • •
Entertainment Chair: Marcus Jones I AM THE CURE® Chair: Mari Hembeck Kids for the Cure® Chair: Andrea Bonilla Operations Chairs: Jim Sampson & Bailey Garrison Registration Chair: Melody Spencer Survivors Chair: Mary Ann Rocha Teaming Up for the Cure® Chair: Stephanie Ginert Race Interns: Alexis Apodaca & Jordan Berger Race Manager: Zachary Singh Volunteer and Special Events Manager: Bridget Eagy
2014-15 Komen CAN AZ Board of Directors President: • Jill Bray Treasurer/Secretary: • Brenda Blunt
Platinum Media • Cox Communications Gold Media • CBS Outdoor • Clear Channel Outdoor • Prensa Hispana Silver Media • Jewish News • La Voz Arizona • North Valley Magazine, LLC • PakistanWest Newspaper • The Arizona Republic
Members: • Carolyn Evani • Jeff Gauvin • Miryam Gutier-Elm • Angie Herman • Cristina Lenko • Tonsa Price-Edwards
• Dr. Bodour Salhia • Whitney Sedwick Meister • Marki Stewart • Tracey Walker-Banks • Katherine Yu
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Kelli Allen Erika Capehart Sharon Carlson Mary Celle Tracey Collins Dale Eagy Karen Emery Iris Finkelstein Stephanie Hays
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Lauren Herron Akua Jitahadi Caronda Jones Toni Kramer Mary LaMontaga Lynne Latino Tami Marks Renee McClure
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Amy Packard Jasmyn Ramirez Bobbi Reginato Joanne Scott Terri Speaks Stacy Verkayk Vicki Wright
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Counting blessings Reconstruction surgery reshapes life of breast cancer survivor
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hen a mammogram revealed cancer in October of 2005, Gail Horton became the Wifth person in her family to face a breast cancer battle. But Horton had faith she would overcome the setback. A successful double mastectomy and chemotherapy treatment would put her among the ranks of cancer survivors. Horton can proudly say she has been cancer-free since 2006. n There are plenty of blessings to count in that story alone, she’ll admit, but Horton also faced a new journey as a breast cancer survivor. She had opted not to have reconstructive surgery at the time of treatment, and the years of living with cumbersome prosthetics took a toll on her emotionally. “It was a nightmare. I wouldn’t go swimming unless I was with people I knew. I would go on church retreats and make sure I roomed with a lady who was aware of the situation. … It’s not that life was horrible, but you’re very different. It makes you feel like you just can’t be normal,” Horton said. All of that changed in 2012 when she met with a breast oncologist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert. He informed her that, even after all these years, reconstruction was still an option and referred Horton to surgeon, Dr. Randy Craft. In April 2013, Horton underwent her Wirst reconstruction procedure, a TRAM Flap, which relocates skin, muscles and blood vessels from the abdomen. She had complications, enduring three surgeries over the course of a month, but
appreciated Craft’s constant reassurance and steady hand. “He played a huge part in this, not only with his skill, but as a support person too,” she said. The second phase of the reconstruction was completed in January of this year. And now Horton can honestly say, she is a completely new person. “I feel like I’m whole again and that I’ve kind of transitioned from being a survivor … to actually feeling like I’m living again. It’s almost easy to forget I had cancer once upon a time,” she said. With regained conWidence, Horton, now 49, has enjoyed a more active lifestyle as well. “I’m walking, doing water aerobics, bike riding, hiking, eating better,” she added. “Before, I was existing. I was alive but I didn’t feel alive. … This has deWinitely been so worth it. It’s a hard thing to go through physically and emotionally but once it’s done it just opens life back up for you. … I’m so grateful to have had this experience.”
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