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Northwest Cancer Specialists e-News April 2010
Sent Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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Ann Bisgyer-Wolz Shares Her Story In 1993, at age 38, I was diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. Seven years later my Husky Malamute named AD (short for Ann's Dog) started acting strangely, like she sensed that something was wrong. At night she would get up on the bed with me and just kept sticking her nose up under my arm. I went in for a biopsy, a tumor was there and the cancer was advanced. Ann tells Jenny Hansson, with KOIN Local 6 News, how her dog detected her cancer recurrence. Watch the video. I knew about Northwest Cancer Specialists (NCS) because my mother-in-law had her treatment there for pancreatic cancer. I felt very comfortable with them, which was important to me. I am originally from New York so when I was back there for a visit I had an appointment to get a second opinion and their advice, "don't bother with radiation; you're not going to live long." Northwest Cancer Specialists took my case to their breast cancer review board - a multidisciplinary group of doctors who come together to provide guidance on difficult cases. After talking to my doctors at NCS, I went with the decision to have radiation. In 2001 I couldn't find anyone with metastatic disease, not one person. Northwest Cancer Specialists has been great; they are walking the uncharted territories with me. Now, living with cancer has become more like living with a chronic disease. Treatment has really advanced for breast cancer with tailored treatments based on the genetics of the tumor. Read more. On January 28th, 2010, the Oregon and SW Washington Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® recognized dedicated sponsors, donors, fundraisers and volunteers at its annual Partner Appreciation and Awards Ceremony. Ann received the Promise of One Award which is given to an individual who has contributed sustained efforts to enable the Affiliate to make a significant impact on its promise: to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Ann serves on the Affiliate's Race Committee and her story has inspired many. Pictured above: Komen Executive Director Christine McDonald with award recipient Ann Bisgyer-Wolz. |
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NCS EDUCATIONAL CLASSESAn Update on Ovarian Cancer
Presented by Dr. Berry, Dr. Cappuccini and Dr. McCormick May 6 Ambridge Event Center Understanding Radioimmunotherapy as a Treatment Choice for Lymphoma
Presented by Dr. Kolibaba May 13 Ambridge Event Center Skin Cancers: Warning Signs, Prevention and Treatment
Presented by Dr. John Smith May 18 Rose Quarter Cancer Center Group Yoga, Stretching & Pilates
Every Wednesday Vancouver Cancer Center
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Breast Friends Joy of Life Gala: Auction, Dinner & Dance
 Saturday, April 24 at the Portland Downtown Hilton. Tickets are available to purchase online or by phone at (503) 598-8048.Doors open at 5:00 pm with no-host cocktails and silent auction. Dinner and oral auction to follow with dancing beginning around 9:00 pm. Free event parking for all guests at the Hilton Tower Parking Garage at the corner of SW 5th & Taylor, courtesy of Melvin Mark.
"Every woman in America will be touched by breast cancer in her lifetime. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The other seven will know her. Our goal is to reach the seven in order to help the one."
Becky Olson and Sharon Henifin - Founders of Breast Friends
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testicular cancer. Even though 1 in 300 men has the chance of being diagnosed with the disease, testicular cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer.