One Week till the LiveSTRONG Summit

So how do you like that logo???It is my new Central Jersey LiveStrong Army logo. Thanks to Aschley from LAF for sending it my way.

I am really getting psyched about attending this year's LiveSTRONG Summit in Ohio. I can't wait to meet up with some old friends from the Austin Summit and of course meet some new survivors and caregivers too. I will miss Kendal and Dianne, two other OC survivors from the first Summit ,who can't attend this one due to work and family commitments.

Since I am a LiveSTRONG Army Leader - I will be volunteering to staff one of the info tables. We also get to meet each other - face to facae- at a dinner Friday night. But I also need to catch up with Courtney and Chrissy and Kevin that night too. Busy times.

A big Hello to Ken Youner- Northern NJ Army Leader and fellow LiveStrong Day 2007 delegate.
LivingStrong
Dee

SGO OvaSure (TM) Statement

The Society of Gynecological Oncologists issued a statement on July 2 regarding the test OvaSure(TM) .

"After reviewing OvaSure’s materials, it is our opinion that additional research is needed
to validate the test’s effectiveness before offering it to women outside of the context of a
research study conducted with appropriate informed consent under the auspices of an
institutional review board."

For the complete statement click here.

LivingStrong
Dee

Tony Snow 1955-2008

Just the other day I was wondering how Tony Snow was doing. I liked the fact that he wore his LiveSTRONG bracelet all the time even with his business suits. He also wrote some powerful words about having Cancer which I read and printed out. I was hoping things were going well for him.

This morning I woke up to the news that Tony Snow had died.
That stinks.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Sadly,
Dee

Star Ledger article- OC Awareness

Just wanted to share a news article in my local paper about a Newark woman, Stephanie Wilkins, who passed away from ovarian cancer earlier this year. Her friends and family are hosting an OC Awareness Day at local food stores on July 12. Please read the article here.

They also are planning a walk in September in Branch Brook park called Walk and Remember. It will raise funds for the Lynne Cohen Foundation for OC.

A Wonderful Trip

I just returned from a fun cruise to Bermuda. We sailed out of Norfolk on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship with two other couples. We had lots of fun even though after 5 days we still couldn't remember how to get to our stateroom when we got off the elevator. We docked at Kings Wharf and made use of the ferry and buses to tour the island.

Bermuda was just beautiful. The people were friendly, the beaches were clean , the houses so colorful and the water the most wonderful shades of blue.

This photo is of Horseshoe Bay.

Welcome McCoy !

My niece and nephew have a new addition to their household.

A Viszla puppy named McCoy. McCoy is named after " Law and Order's" Jack McCoy . This dog is so - so cute. We stopped by to see him and had so much fun playing with him.

You can even follow his antics on his blog.

LiveStrong

Dee

Another CA-125 result

I made the call this morning to the Nurse Help Line at CINJ to find out my CA-125 result

16.9

Another keeper. I always get a little nervous( ok maybe more than a little) before the test and I stay that way until I get the results. My Gyn- oncologist appointment is later this month so I have the blood drawn when I get my port flushed. Yes, I still have my port. Doesn't bother me so I figure it can stay until it does bother me.

Hope Everyone has a Happy 4th of July!!!

LiveSTRONG,

Dee