Women's Health Summit- April 14,2008

HealthCare Institute of New Jersey’s Ovarian Cancer Health Summit:
Featuring Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11)
April 14, 2007
8:30 AM- 12 Noon
Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road , Morristown, NJ

The main program, "Facts about Ovarian Cancer" will cover new screening tests, latest treatment information and research breakthroughs for Ovarian Cancer. A key note address will be given by a researcher from the National Cancer Institute-NIH.

The morning will include a health fair with exhibits by a number of organizations- Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation, Northern NJ-NOCC, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and hospitals. There will also be a number of free health screenings. Breakfast will be provided.
RSVP by April 7 908-212-0333

The Health Care Institute of New Jersey is a trade association for research based pharmaceutical and medical technology industry in NJ.
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I've registered for the event and look forward to an informative morning.

LiveStrong
Dee

Blood Test Day - Redesigned CINJ site

This morning I went to CINJ for my port flush and bloodwork. It was good to see Fanina and Joyce , two of my Oncology nurses.Along with CA-125, they also tested for BUN & creatinine. The results are needed before I could schedule my 6- month CT scan. By noon CINJ had called back to let me know that I am scheduled for my CT scan on April 9th. Now I just have to stay calm until then.

The CINJ website has been redesigned and Joyce's photo is on the top of one page. The entire Gynecological- Oncology Department, Physicians and nurses( my life savers) are at the top of the clinical trial page. Do check it out here. I am really pleased with how the page looks and thank whoever was involved in the design for making it easier use.

I am also happy that my friend Brian , NJ resident, testicular cancer survivor, LAF supporter and fellow Summit delegate was deemed "Cancer free" yesterday. I am so happy for him and his family.

LiveStrong
Dee

Ovarian Cancer Fundraisers

There are some important functions and fund-raisers for ovarian cancer taking place in NJ during the next few months. Check them out!

"Teal Night For Life"
April 5,2008 8pm to closing
The Olive Branch Restaurant ,
37 Bartlett Street , New Brunswick, NJ
Teal night for Life will be raising funds for Team JLO. Team JLO is a 5K race team created to race funds and spread awareness for the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation 5K on April 26, 2008.The team is racing in honor of Janice Lopez, aka JLO. Janice and her family worked with me to Turn the Town Teal ( a program sponsored by the Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation) last September. We had fun hanging ribbons on trees along Amboy Avenue and Municipal Blvd in Edison and Main Street in Woodbridge. Come for the drink specials, great food , live music and great prizes. For more information contact Chuck Lopez at 732-738-7482.


Also on April 5th:

Spring Gala 2008 ( and Silent Auction)
Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation
Westin Governor Morris Hotel
Morristown, New Jersey starting at 7 p.m
This year’s event–a catered cocktail reception with open bar and carving stations, plus our annual silent auction also includes music by the Intentions. Spring Gala 2008 marks the day we announce the names of those individuals and organizations involved in ovarian cancer research who’ll receive financial awards based on our 2007 fundraising efforts. This year we will honor Novartis for its generosity and advocacy.Tickets to Spring Gala 2008 are $150 per person for open seating. For reservations or more information call Kaleidoscope of Hope at (973) 644-0500 or contact gala chairperson John Stewart at stewartjf@verizon.net.



Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club
Raising Funds for Ovarian Cancer & Birthday Bash
June 1, 2008 1-6 PM
Saw Mill Cafe Green Room
1807 Boardwalk , Seaside Park , NJ

All proceeds will benefit research at the Cancer Institute of NJ. My friend, Pam, is an Ovarian Cancer survivor and is secretary of this organization. So join these Jimmy Buffett fans for some fun for a good cause. You may purchase tickets online at their site or contact Susan Howe at SUSANMHOWE@yahoo.com.

LiveStrong
Dee

South Carolina Trip

I made a trip to Columbia, SC with Theresa after her shower. I enjoyed the warm weather but not the tornado's that went through the area last Saturday.

I was able to spend some time visiting places I had not been before. I spent one afternoon while Terry was teaching at the McKissick Museum on the University of South Carolina Campus. They had three exhibits- one was about South Carolina in World War I. They showed a number of posters that advertised war bonds. The second exhibit had photographs by Michael Eastman of the Aiken-Rhett house in Charleston. That gave me even more reason to make a trip to Charleston. The third exhibit was Natural Curiosity- The University of South Carolina and the Evolution of Scientific Inquiry into the Natural World. It just happened that a professor at USC in this area had originally taught at Dickinson College.

On Tuesday, I visited two of the Historic Homes of Columbia. I walked the 6 blocks from Terry's apartment to the Historic Columbia Foundation museum store and was able to get tours of the Hampton-Preston Mansion and the Robert Mills House. I learned what Columbia was like during the time of the Civil War as well as the architecture of the time. I wasn't aware that the kitchen in those times was outside the main house. Think of it as when we go outside to grill. They were afraid of fires caused by cooking in the house. I wasn't sure why that was a concern since each home had at least 4 fireplaces. The Robert Mills house was designed by Mills who also designed the Washington Monument. His designs all stressed symmetry so to balance the doors in a hallway he might put in a fake door just to have one on both sides. Jewel the docent who gave me the tours was fabulous to listen too. She dresses in period costume for some events they have at the homes.
The photo above is me in front of the Hampton-Preston Mansion.

My flight home on USAirways included a 3 hour delay due to weather and a bumpy ride for most of the flight. Now if only they kept the luggage inside during the delay so that I would not have to dry my good clothes after I took them out of the bag. But I made it safely and that is what counts.

LiveStrong
Dee

Still Time to Apply to the LiveStrong Summit

There is still time to apply to the LiveStrong Summit. Click here for a link to the application.

You can sign up for the workshops on Grassroots and Advocacy, Grassroots and Elections and Grassroots and Fundraising. And yes, you can make a difference in our country's fight against Cancer!

Knowledge is Power.
Unity is Strength.
Attitude is Everything.

LiveStrong
Dee

Lance Mackey and Arlen Specter

Lance Mackey won this year's Iditarod. He is a 37 year old thoat cancer survivor. Sports Illustrated has an article about the race.

This morning I was watching the Today Show and saw Matt Lauer interview Pennsylvania Senator(R) Arlen Specter about his new book Never Give In: Battling Cancer in the Senate. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and continued working in the Senate during his treatment in 2005. One thing that Senator Specter spoke about was the reaction people had to seeing him bald. He said people had "That look" in their eyes which made him feel like they were wondering when he was going to die. I can remember many looks like that. Always being the advocate I thought to myself - I wonder what his voting record on cancer research funding has been ? I might have to check that.

LiveStrong
Dee

I've Been Accepted!

I am thrilled to have received an e-mail letting me know that I have been accepted to attend the LiveStrong Summit 2008 in Columbus, Ohio in July . I had such an awesome time at the Summit in 2006 in Austin that I can't wait to register and meet some old friends and make some new friends. I will wear teal in the hopes of meeting other Ovarian Cancer survivors. I am looking forward to attending the Advocacy workshops.

Unity is strength- Knowledge is Power and Attitude is Everything-

LiveStrong!
Dee