Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Liz McAllister, a personal trainer, was surprised when she was diagnosed with cancer, but found that it gave her a deeper sense of gratitude. Her story is part of our series for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
When Elizabeth (Liz) McAllister looks back over the last year, she feels a real sense of gratitude despite having gone through two surgeries for breast cancer. "I had always been healthy and active and was diligent about breast self-exams," said McAllister of Fox Lake. "Then I was shocked when I discovered a lump earlier this year. It was cancerous." She said she went to Northwestern University in Chicago in March, where she had several lymph nodes removed to see if the cancer had spread throughout her system. "Those tests were negative," McAllister said. "That was great news." Still, she had to undergo had two surgeries for the cancer. She had her initial surgery at Northwestern in Chicago and then did her radiation at the Northwestern …
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Showing off your pink pride during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a favorite thing to do with survivors and supporters alike. Thousands of hats, shirts, and other pink breast cancer items are sold in October. Millions of tiny pink ribbons are worn to support the cure for breast cancer and hope for many women. Also, countless numbers of people show support of Breast Cancer Awareness by participating in fundraising events. Have you strapped on your pink running shoes for the Komen Race for the Cure? If a walk is more your speed, how about the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure? Have you joined a local support group? Have you joined efforts with other supporters to hold a fundraiser or night out? In Lake County several events have …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
When it comes to mammograms, some medical centers are turning this uncomfortable medical test into an excuse to throw a party.
It's no secret why women dread mammograms: the paper gown, the technician grabbing your "girls" to fit them onto the cold, metal X-ray plate, and then of course, there is the squishing of the breasts while you hold your breath. It may be a life-saving screening process, but not the most fun you can have in an hour. But lately, some health professionals have come up with some ways to make the process less heinous. It all starts with some wine and cheese... You can get your mammorgram at several locations across Lake County including: For additional locations check out Where to Get a Breast Examination in Lake County on Patch. Breast cancer survivor and Patch editor Ronni Newton of Connecticut went to her first mammogram party two years ago …
Survivors are part of a sisterhood, whether they choose to be or not. And sharing stories – funny, sad, ironic – is what sisters do best.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Hearing the words, "I'm sorry, but it's cancer," comes as a shock to anyone, and I never thought I would hear them that day. I was in my mid-40s, a marathon runner, healthy eater, non-smoker with no family history. The only real risk factor I had was giving birth to my first child after age 30. I cried (hysterically), I went for a long run the next morning, I got a second opinion, I told only a handful of people and I went about my busy life trying not to think about it. I made a list of other women I knew who had fought – or were fighting – this awful disease. In a few moments, I came up with more than 15 names of women in my community, most of whom were right around my age. Clearly, I was not …
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville raised money for the society during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Advocate Condell Medical Center employees exceeded their fundraising goal last month with a $17,750 contribution to the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. Hospital staffers sold T-shirts, hats and raffle tickets for gift baskets and an IPad2, and participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Oct. 16 at Independence Grove, which was sponsored by Advocate Condell. More than 100 associates and community members worked together to raise the $17,750, which was well above the $10,000 target set by hospital leaders. “We are pleased to be able to partner with the American Cancer Society and its mission to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and the health…
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Friday, October 28, 2011
The cheerleading squads for the Libertyville Boys Club supported the cause through donations and actions.
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Friday, October 28, 2011
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the travel cheerleading squads for both the Libertyville Boys Club Lightweight and Heavyweight teams supported the cause. The cheerleaders donated money and are sporting pink hair extenstions throughout October. At a recent game the cheerleaders wore pink hair ribbons and pink ribbon tattoos to coincide with the league's Think Pink weekend. The team is coached by Matea Panico and directed by Kathryn McClurg and Mary Nelson. Vickie Dugo, owner of Art & Nature Eco-Salon, 330 Peterson Road in Libertyville, came to the practice and spent time with the girls who are in fifth through eighth grade. Information provided by Libertyville Boys Club.
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