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President's Corner
 New physician, activities and events! Ray Page, D.O., Ph.D.
President
Medical Oncologist
This issue of Hope Elevated focuses on welcoming a new radiation oncologist, offering breast cancer presentations to your workplace or civic organization and our continuing partnership with Komen for the Cure and the Pink Sunday event.
Our physicians believe in the power of cancer prevention and early detection. The Center is proud to partner with Komen For the Cure in the Greater Fort Worth Area to sponsor Pink Sunday. The event provides packets of breast cancer information to faith-based organizations including churches, mosques, temples and others. This year we are working with Komen to reach a goal of distributing 20,000 packets. Join us in the battle against breast cancer by encouraging your place of worship to participate.
Fighting cancer takes many weapons. To help other cancer patients emotionally and spiritually we invite you to write about how you are coping with your personal journey with cancer.
Sharing ways you keep up your spirits or are building a foundation of hope can be a great comfort to other cancer patients. So, start typing about your encouraging experience, then email it to us for possible publication in our next issue.
If writing doesn't appeal to you, maybe you would benefit from encouraging articles written by cancer patients. Check out our Inspirational Stories book online. It is a collection of personal experiences from cancer patients, caregivers, and our staff.
We welcome your comments about our e-newsletter, events and more on our Facebook page. All of our fans are entered to win a drawing for a free gift card on the first Friday of the month.
We hope our e-newsletter and other efforts help keep your Hope Elevated! |
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Host a Breast Cancer Presentation at Your Workplace or Civic Organization
Want to help your friends and co-workers learn more about preventing breast cancer and other cancers? Physicians at The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders provide community presentations every October in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This year's presentation, Breast Cancer Prevention: The Best Protection, offers tips on reducing your personal breast cancer risk factors. Most of the information will also help prevent all types of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and a host of other major illnesses.
As a special incentive to spread this important message, we provide a box lunch for all attendees. If your employer or civic group can gather an audience of 25 or more, we will consider bringing this presentation to your location.
Due to scheduling limitations, we can't offer this service in the evenings or on weekends. For more information, contact our presentation coordinator, Laura Hoffman. |
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Kimberly's Story of Hope
By Kimberly Stewart, Patient at The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders Fort Worth-Central Campus
Share your story of Hope Elevated by emailing us for possible inclusion in this column.
Cancer is something that can take over your life if you let it. Many people change and stop being who they are after they receive a diagnosis, but not me. I wanted everyone to know that I am Kimberly Stewart. Not Kim with Cancer.
I came to The Center last year after I was told that I had breast cancer. I couldn't believe it. I'm only 36 years old. How is that possible?
I feel so thankful that I was referred to The Center. Robyn Young, M.D. , and everyone else, treated me so well. Dr. Young gave me options and let me know my treat-
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ment was my decision.
She never told me what to do; instead she gave me the information I needed and together we created a plan. Besides all the healthcare advice, she treated me as a person. She prayed with me when I was scared and let me know that she believed in me.
I've done my best to be a good patient, although I did put off surgery to see one of my greatest inspirations. My mother contacted Fantasia, an American Idol winner, and I got to meet her when she came to town for a performance.
My surgeon, Dr. Amy Gunter, wanted me to have my mastectomy on the same day as the Fantasia concert. I told her I couldn't miss it, so she worked with me and we delayed the surgery until the next week. It was a once-in-a- lifetime moment that I will never forget.
I tell other cancer survivors to maintain who you are. I'm a flamboyant and cheerful person. I never let anybody see me down. Nobody knows that I had cancer unless I tell them. That's my advice to others to keep Hope Elevated. |
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Welcoming Dr. Gary Young, Radiation Oncologist to Burleson
We're proud to welcome Gary Young, M.D., a radiation oncologist, to The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders in Burleson. The office is located within Huguley Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Young is board certified in radiation oncology and internal medicine. He also has experience with the CyberKnife System, a technology that can be effective for treating tumors previously considered inoperable.
Dr. Young said, "The remarkable and wonderful thing about radiation therapy is the ability to bring great hope to cancer patients through highly advanced technology. And, the good news continues to evolve as superior developments such as CyberKnife enable us to be even more specific and precise in treatment."
Dr. Young completed medical school at
Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, followed by an internship and residency at the University of California at Irvine. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biochemistry and Microbiology from the University of California at Berkley. |
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Doctors Changing Locations
We are continuing are commitment to bringing cancer care to more people. This month,
Gus Gonzalez, M.D., a medical oncologist, will begin seeing patients at our Arlington location.
In Cleburne, Ann-Margaret Ochs, D.O., also a medical oncologist, is taking appointments, and Weatherford patients will enjoy getting to know Carlos Hernandez, M.D., a radiation oncologist. Patients are welcome to schedule an appointment at any of these
convenient locations.
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A Word From Our Chaplain
By Paul Glenn, Chaplain
As the chaplain at The Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, I have the joyful privilege of interacting with interesting people who each have their own individual needs. While the physicians and clinical staff help heal the body, I take care of our patients' souls. Many just need someone to talk to, others request help with direction. For those of you I have not met, I wanted to make you aware of one of our free resources. Care Notes, are pamphlets we provide that cover various topics.
One of the most popular is entitled Hanging Onto Hope Through A Serious Illness, by Hirshel Jaffe, a cancer survivor. President Ronald Reagan awarded him the American Cancer Society's Award of Courage in 1988. I found his writings and thoughts to be helpful and entertaining. Such authors are representative of the various subjects we have to offer.
When you visit our Central Campus, please look for me at the receptionist's desk. I have several books and resource materials to offer, and would be happy to help you find what is most relevant to your situation. Or email me and I will mail you copies to you. It is a pleasure to serve you!
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