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| Power Style Wellness Connections |
My friends and family were so supportive “My husband
could not have been better. He was always there
supporting me, pushing me, and listening.
There were some social functions that he needed to do
because of his job, and I didn’t think I was presentable
to go in public. But he kind of protected me… I knew
people were there who wanted to say something, but he
put everybody at ease when we would walk into a
situation. He would say, ‘I’d like to introduce my wife,
Brenda. She just got out of the hospital, and isn’t she a
trouper for being out here?’ Then he would take the
conversation somewhere else, like the weather and
kept moving it along. He got it out in the open and
done, because people knew anyway, but this is how we
could move on.”
BRENDA TUCKSON, 58
14-year survivor
Seamstress and owner
of FabriCreate.
could not have been better. He was always there
supporting me, pushing me, and listening.
There were some social functions that he needed to do
because of his job, and I didn’t think I was presentable
to go in public. But he kind of protected me… I knew
people were there who wanted to say something, but he
put everybody at ease when we would walk into a
situation. He would say, ‘I’d like to introduce my wife,
Brenda. She just got out of the hospital, and isn’t she a
trouper for being out here?’ Then he would take the
conversation somewhere else, like the weather and
kept moving it along. He got it out in the open and
done, because people knew anyway, but this is how we
could move on.”
BRENDA TUCKSON, 58
14-year survivor
Seamstress and owner
of FabriCreate.
Other help came from…“You know sometimes you’re having a
really yucky day. With my treatment, I hadn’t been at my job long
enough to qualify for FMLA, so I couldn’t take any time off
without fear of losing my job, and if you lose your job, you lose
your insurance, so my work was very helpful as far as working
with me and my schedule so (after my chemo treatment) I could
recover on a long weekend. But most of all, the nursing staff at
Norton (Cancer Institute) and Dr. Seeger’s office… anytime I had
any questions or concerns,they were there, very helpful and
always willing to give a hug. There is a nurse there — and isn’t
it horrible that I don’t know her name, but I know her lovely face.
Actually this one particular person — and the staff, if I saw them
out, they would ask, ‘how are you doing?’ sincerely. I knew I
could call them for anything.”
SANDY POULTER, 45
one-year survivor
Administrative Assistant, UPS–SCS
really yucky day. With my treatment, I hadn’t been at my job long
enough to qualify for FMLA, so I couldn’t take any time off
without fear of losing my job, and if you lose your job, you lose
your insurance, so my work was very helpful as far as working
with me and my schedule so (after my chemo treatment) I could
recover on a long weekend. But most of all, the nursing staff at
Norton (Cancer Institute) and Dr. Seeger’s office… anytime I had
any questions or concerns,they were there, very helpful and
always willing to give a hug. There is a nurse there — and isn’t
it horrible that I don’t know her name, but I know her lovely face.
Actually this one particular person — and the staff, if I saw them
out, they would ask, ‘how are you doing?’ sincerely. I knew I
could call them for anything.”
SANDY POULTER, 45
one-year survivor
Administrative Assistant, UPS–SCS
| Now that I'm a survivor...“I teach a ‘Look Good…Feel Better’ class through the American Cancer Society and teach at Baptist East Cancer Research center. I also volunteer for Friends for Life. It makes you feel better to talk about it and let people know that (medical research has) come so far in 12 years, from when I first had it to now, and there are so many more survivors.” BOBBI M. DANIELS, 52 12-year survivor and still fighting |
| Behaviorial Oncology Clinical Breast Cancer Aqua Class The Breast Cancer Aqua Class (B.C.A.C) at the Milestone Wellness Center is designed for women who have finished treatment and need a program to help them regain their strength and mobility. It may also be appropriate for women who have developed arm lymphedema as a result of surgery or treatment. The class is free to Wellness Center members and available to non-members by purchasing packages of five or 10 classes. Baptist East/Milestone Wellness Center 750 Cypress Station Drive Louisville, Ky. 2-2:45p.m. on Monday and Wednesday; Friday 2-3p.m. Contact: (502) 896-3900, ext. 302 or visit www.baptistmilestone.com. Breast Cancer Program Promoting quality of life and psychological well-being in women facing breast cancer; works with cancer patients specifically. Individual counseling, group counseling and educational seminars. James Graham Brown Cancer Center 529 South Jackson Street Louisville, Ky. Contact: Denise Thomas (502) 852-7843. Breast Cancer Support Group Suburban Medical Plaza II 3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 400 Louisville, Ky. Third Tuesday of each month 6-7:30p.m. Contact: Norton Cancer Resource Center (502) 899-6888. Breast Cancer Video Featuring Local Women Breast Cancer: Making Choices About Your Care is a video developed by the Kentucky Cancer Program and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center to provide a special resource for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. The video, which is free and available through any regional office of the Kentucky Cancer Program, discusses important issues dealing with treatment. Made possible through a grant from the Louisville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the video details many poignant topics, such as available treatment options, the cancer care team and community resources. Introduced by Judi Patton, chair of the Kentucky Breast Cancer Task Force, the video also features 3-D graphics and a cast of Kentucky women sharing their personal experiences with breast cancer. For more information, call (502) 852-6318. Bullitt County Breast Cancer Support Group Support group for breast cancer patients to help each other deal with the emotional and psychological needs after mastectomy. Edward Jones Investments Mt. Washington, Ky. 7-8:30p.m. on every 4th Tuesday Contact: Sue Calvert (502) 538-6689. Casting for Recovery Weekend for women with breast cancer to learn how to fly fish. Contact: (888) 553-3500 or visit www.castingforrecovery.org Floyd Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group Support group for people facing breast cancer includes relatives and friends. Cancer Center of Indiana 2210 Green Valley Road New Albany, Ind. 2nd Thursday of every other month with next meeting scheduled for October 11, 7-8p.m. Contact: Pat Kasse (812) 948-1215. Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer Support and wellness group offered by the Kentucky Cancer Program. Med Center One 501 East Broadway, Suite 100 Louisville, Ky. 4th Monday at 5p.m. Contact: (502) 852-6318. Life After Breast Cancer The support group members share feelings and advice to help each other. They have focused educational meetings to keep informed of medical advances dealing with breast cancer and on being a survivor. Jewish Hospital, Shelbyville Community Room 727 Hospital Drive Shelbyville, Ky. 2nd Thursday of each month 7-8:30p.m. Contact: Carla Smith (502) 647-4297. Louisville Lumpectomy and Mastectomy Association (LLAMA) Educational support meetings on topics of interest for mastectomy patients and their families. Med Center One 501 East Broadway Louisville, Ky. 3rd Tuesday of each month Now through May 9p.m. Contact: American Cancer Society (502) 584-6782 or (800) ACS-2345. Oldham County Breast Cancer Support Team This support group helps women cope with the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of breast cancer. Baptist Hospital Northeast LaGrange, Ky. 2nd Tuesday of each month 7-8:30p.m. Contact Lisa Glover (502) 222-5388. Together for Breast Cancer Survival This group gives men a chance to share their experiences and learn how to better assist their partners affected by breast cancer. www.partnersinsurvival.com Kelsey’s Restaurant 730 Rolling Creek Drive New Albany, Ind. 4th Tuesday of each month 6:30-8p.m. Contact: Doug Drake (502)649-6911. Reach to Recovery A one-on-one visitation program for women who have had breast cancer. It is designed to help women meet the physical, emotional and cosmetic needs related to their disease and/or its treatment. American Cancer Society 701 W. Muhammad Ali Louisville, Ky. Contact: (502) 584-6782. Survive and Thrive A support group for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer meets in eight weekly sessions. Group size is limited to 15. Participants will learn coping skills, such as journaling, guided imagery, and meditation. Cancer Resource Center 4007 Kresge Way Louisville, Ky. Contact: (502) 897-8131 or (502) 896-3009. Why Me? One-on-One, 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week bilingual telephone support answered by breast cancer survivors. Contact (800) 986-9505. Young Survivors Breast Cancer Support Group Suburban Medical Plaza II 3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 400 Louisville, Ky. Every Wednesday 6-7:30p.m. Contact: Norton Cancer Resource Center (502) 899-6888. Healing Choices Eight-week support group for women diagnosed with recurrent metastatic breast cancer. October 4-November 29, 5-6:30p.m. Baptist Hospital East in Rm. 2F on second floor of Education Center. Contact: (502) 897-8131. “Facing Forward: Life After Cancer Treatment” This program will review the common issues faced by cancer survivors and the related information and resources for improving quality of life following cancer treatment. October 11 @ 7p.m. Baptist Hospital East (second-floor Education Center) Contact: (502) 897-8131 or e-mail BHEInfoCenter@bhsi.com. Man to Man-Louisville The support group is for men living with prostate cancer. When October 13, 10a.m.-Noon Where Baptist Hospital East (second-floor Education Center) Contact: (502) 897-8131 or e-mail BHEInfoCenter@bhsi.com. Think Pink Day for Cancer Patients/Survivors Facelogic located at 10290 Shelbyville Road in Dorsey Plaza, is sponsoring Think Pink Day for Cancer Patients and Survivors. The spa will donate one day of free facials to breast cancer patients and survivors from the local community. For more information contact (502) 245-2500. |
Pink Peel Party
Splendid Skin MedSpa, will be offering their SkinMedia
Illuminize Peel with 10% of the proceeds going to
Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
When October 11, 4-8p.m.
Where Splendid Skin MedSpa (9710 Park Plaza Ave., Ste 202)
Contact (502) 339-9931 or go to www.SplendidSkin.com for more details
Splendid Skin MedSpa, will be offering their SkinMedia
Illuminize Peel with 10% of the proceeds going to
Susan G. Komen For the Cure.
When October 11, 4-8p.m.
Where Splendid Skin MedSpa (9710 Park Plaza Ave., Ste 202)
Contact (502) 339-9931 or go to www.SplendidSkin.com for more details