tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84968932401169087072024-02-19T00:58:43.483-08:00The RoseWe are a non-profit breast cancer organization that provides breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to the insured and the uninsured. For an appointment, call 281-484-4708 or 866-680-4708.The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-81297754604474650602016-10-20T12:34:00.003-07:002016-10-20T12:35:20.488-07:00Walking Families Through Breast Cancer Treatment<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">"A patient of mine came in to get a wig. As we went through the selection, I asked Nancy how she was doing. She began telling me that everything was going well until her 4th chemo treatment when she started losing her hair. She then had her brother finish the job that the chemo had started. She went on to say that later she worried how her children would react to her new "look". She decided to tell her 9 year old daughter that she had lost her hair due to a reaction when she colored her hair. Her daughter was dismayed but told her to please be careful next time.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Nancy thought for a while about her "little white lie" and remembered the day when she came in for her consult at The Rose. She was so distraught after being told of her diagnosis that she didn't know how to give the news to her children. She had brought her 9 year daughter and 4 year old son with her and they were waiting in the reception area. I offered to help inform them of the news as well as explain what to expect in the coming months. Nancy agreed. Downstairs in the consult room, Elizabeth and I began educating the children of breast cancer and how it would be affecting their mother. We went through the side effects and how they could "help" their mother through some of these tough times. Elizabeth then told the children," when your mom starts to lose her hair don't get scared. No, instead say "YES", " She stated with an accompanying fist pump. " That means that the medicine is working and killing the cancer so your mom can get better." After our little teaching session, the children smiled as they left and hugs were shared all around.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Nancy stated that she had followed our advice and maintained open communication with her children up until then. This white lie had her worried and wondered how this would impact the trust she shared with her children. She decided to clarify things with her daughter. She later explained to her daughter that she was mistaken and that it was not the hair coloring that made her hair fall out but that it was the chemotherapy. She waited for her daughter's response.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">"Yes, It was the chemo." Nancy replied.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">" YES!" she screamed as she jumped and completed a fist pump. " That means the chemo is working. You're getting better!" She then ran to wake up her brother and gave him the news. They had the proof that their mother was getting better. They both jumped for joy and showered their mother with hugs and kisses.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Nancy thanked us at The Rose for taking care of her and helping her children adjust to the new changes to their family's life. She stated that we were her angels that were placed in her path to help her and her family. Nancy left with her beautiful new wig and a swing in her step ready for anything."</span></div>
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-56899354950060926162016-08-18T13:59:00.000-07:002016-08-18T13:59:59.936-07:00Remembering An Original Trailblazer, Rosalie Kuntz.<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">She was a woman of </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">many talents, opened doors for women </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">in business and achieved many ‘firsts,’ including being the first female insurance representative to also be elected as President of the <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black;">Texas Association of Life Underwriters. S</span>he was a trail blazer, a glass ceiling breaker and dedicated to her family</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> and church. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">If ever I had a mentor, it was Rosalie. Back in 1985 when The Rose was just an idea in our minds, Rosalie was the ‘go to’ woman in Pasadena, a legend, a true icon. I’ll never forget the first time I saw her. She was walking into the hospital, side by side, with the ‘big boys’ and about to make a presentation to the Board. She flashed that dazzling smile, the hint of white peeked through her front bangs, and her business suit was gorgeous. “That’s someone you need to know.” A colleague said to me. And she was. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Rosalie was part of every Chamber, at every major Civic event. If it mattered in Pasadena then she was there. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">I marveled at how she got so much done and asked her what was her ‘secret’ to being at so many events or on so many committees. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Her response was simple: “If you want to get things done in this world, then put it on your calendar. No matter what it is--a meeting, a Grand Opening ribbon cutting, a call to a client-- if it’s on my calendar, I’ll get to it one way or the other.” And from then on, I put “it” on my calendar. <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Today it drives my executive assistant, Kelley, crazy when she’s trying to juggle an overbooked calendar, but that advice is as good then as it is now.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Rosalie helped guide us through our first fundraising event, The Bachelors of Distinction Auction, mopped the floors as we prepared for opening our first center and was always around for check presentations. She was a hero in the best and deepest sense. A woman of high ideals, and deep commitments. Her generosity and care beyond amazing.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">She was a woman who always made time for me and The Rose…and she made sure we were ‘on her calendar.’ <u></u><u></u></span></div>
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Dorothy Gibbons, Dr. Dixie Melillo and Rosalie at the Soroptimists Gala. </div>
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Rosalie and Nadine Cook at the grand opening of The Rose in 1986. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.rosewood.cc/book-of-memories/2682259/Kuntz-Rosalie/obituary.php" target="_blank">The obituary of Rosalie Kuntz.</a></span></div>
The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-44941151478714204562015-11-30T21:53:00.004-08:002015-11-30T21:53:25.352-08:00Celebrate Giving Tuesday with The Rose<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that everyone is
invited to participate in. Today, we're asking our community to support The
Rose in any way you can. Here are a few ways you can join in on #GivingTuesday:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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provide women with access to quality breast health care. A donation of $150
helps to sponsor a mammogram for one woman in need. <a href="http://www.therose.org/donate/">Donate here.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every 3 insured women who have a
mammogram at The Rose help provide 1 uninsured woman with a mammogram. We
encourage you to schedule your annual appointment with us and invite two of
your friends to do the same.<span style="color: black;"> </span><a href="http://www.therose.org/services/appointment-request/">Request
an appointment.</a><span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We ask that you spread the word
about The Rose to your friends and family. You can ask your friends to donate
or schedule their mammogram with us, or you can share information about the
importance of annual screenings and early detection.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Studies show women often put personal needs on hold while tending
to the needs of others. Many women cite cost and lack of access as reasons they
delay preventive services. Yet, early detection mammography screenings are the
most powerful weapons in the fight against breast cancer - which is 98% curable
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Want to learn more about The Rose? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Women-Rose-Dorothy-Gibbons-ebook/dp/B016IQ7GKQ/">Download <i>The
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-5310490275286370412015-11-30T21:42:00.001-08:002015-11-30T21:42:41.236-08:00The Power Of A Dollar<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">George was delivering a new replacement mammography van for our Mobile Unit 1, driving from Phoenix, Arizona to Houston. Our logo and the van’s bright pink color sparkled in the sunshine and could be seen for miles. About 20 miles outside of El Paso, he stopped at a service station. While waiting for the tank to fill, a very beat-up pick-up truck pulled up beside him. The driver reached out of his window and pushed a waded, partly torn dollar bill into George’s hand. In broken English he said, “For The Rose!” George, stunned, tried to explain that he was just a driver and that he didn’t actually work for The Rose. The man continued to talk and finally George understood: The Rose had cared for his mother. At the man’s insistence that The Rose needed this $1 bill, George accepted the crumpled bill and sat it on the dashboard. After an 800 mile trip, he arrived safely at The Rose with the dollar bill and a touching story to share.</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Infinity of Giving</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At The
Rose, we reduce deaths from breast cancer by providing access to screening,
diagnostics, and treatment services to any woman regardless of her ability to
pay. Women often find The Rose during a time of need in their life and because
of the treatment they receive through us, are able to go on to make a better
life for themselves, cancer-free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Family
members and friends of these women and others, also feel the care The Rose
provides to their loved one.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Many times,
the same men and women who are touched by The Rose during their time of need
make a special effort to give back to The Rose. Some events from friends and
family that have become special contributors to The Rose include 30 for Ana and
Jump for The Rose. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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family and give what they can, even if it’s $1. Each contribution, no matter
the size, is valued by The Rose. With each dollar, we can provide more women
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-7579222400338989702015-11-24T18:19:00.001-08:002015-11-24T18:20:44.148-08:00The Rose Pink Friday Gift Guide<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">When we hear
a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, our first reaction is to ask
how we can help. This Thanksgiving season, we’ve put together a gift guide just
in time for Black Friday that will make your loved one’s treatment just a
little easier to bear. Make this Black Friday a Pink Friday and shop for good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> <b>1.</b> </span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Kindle
complete with The Women of The Rose</span></b></div>
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Women of The Rose, written by Dorothy Gibbons, shares the stories of tenacity,
strength, and how <a href="http://www.therose.org/" target="_blank">The Rose</a> began with a mission to serve all women, including
the uninsured. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kindle makes a great gift for your loved one during treatment as the E-reader
is lightweight and can hold thousands of books. Find out more about </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Women-Rose-mammograms-miracles-non-profit/dp/1515350908/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448417684&sr=8-1&keywords=the+women+of+the+rose" target="_blank">The Women of The Rose</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Glare-Free-Touchscreen-Display-Wi-Fi/dp/B00I15SB16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448417774&sr=8-1&keywords=kindle" target="_blank">Amazon Kindles.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Going
through breast cancer treatment is like nothing else. Gift your loved one with
a journal in which she can write her thoughts, memories, prayers, and stories.
To get her started, have members of your family begin her journal by writing
encouraging messages.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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warm during chemotherapy and radiation treatment can be tricky. Find a warm, soft,
lightweight blanket that can be wrapped around your loved one during treatment.
A larger blanket is better so that nurses can tuck and wrap the blanket around
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can easily escape the body through the scalp. Look for a soft knit hat to keep
your loved one comfortable during treatment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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balm, hand cream, and sanitizer</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">During
treatment, skin becomes drier and more fragile than your loved one has likely
ever experienced. Keeping skin healthy during treatment becomes important for the
immune system. Dry, sensitive skin is prone to eczema, itching, and sores that
can easily become infected. We suggest a hydrating skin care routine that
includes gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and sanitizers. Giving a hydrating
skin routine gift basket will make your loved one more comfortable and help
prevent infection during treatment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our team at The Rose, we wish you and your loved ones a very warm, happy
Thanksgiving. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-48945407074807731132015-11-11T06:24:00.000-08:002015-11-11T06:24:55.991-08:00Celebrating Veterans Day at The RoseAs some of our patients know, The Rose is the exclusive provider of breast health services to the VA for our area in Southeast Texas. We are proud to have served our veterans exclusively since 1999 and our mobile fleet visits VA locations in Katy, Tomball, Houston, Lufkin, Beaumont and Texas City.<br />
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Today, as we honor our veterans, we'd like to celebrate the brave men and women who have gone on to become our patients after their return home. In the last two years, we have cared for 3,252 veteran patients and of those:<br />
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<li>2,986 are female</li>
<li>266 are male</li>
<li>28 have been diagnosed with breast cancer</li>
<li>1 male veteran was diagnosed</li>
<li>The youngest veteran diagnosed was 40 years old</li>
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We would also like to say a special thank you to our two veterans on staff at The Rose, Cathie Sublett and Tisha Diaz, as well as one of our radiologists, Dr. Parsons. Thank you for your service to our country and to our community at The Rose. <br />
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What our veterans said about The Rose: </div>
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<li>"This was an unexpected delight to find The Rose in partnership with the VA."</li>
<li>"Great girls doing this. Thanks for coming to the Texas City VA."</li>
<li>"Thank you, VA, for looking out for women veterans. This was very convenient."</li>
<li>"The customer service was excellent on both sides – the VA as well as The Rose. One of the best techs ever. She is a star to The Rose."</li>
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-91123547607052590112015-10-28T13:54:00.001-07:002015-10-28T13:54:16.754-07:00New Recommendations Lead to More Confusion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week, another ‘new’ recommendation about screening mammograms was announced. </div>
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Another story hits the headlines telling women that they don’t need to have a mammogram, at least not until they are 45 years old and then at 54 only have their screenings every other year if “they expect to live till 65 years old.” (If expected to live??)</div>
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The announcement was another reason for women to be confused about what they should and shouldn’t do. </div>
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One more time when the headlines about screening raise questions about the value of mammography – confusion that could mean another woman’s life is lost.</div>
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Am I being too dramatic? Too alarmist? </div>
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No. I’m serious when I make that statement. Delaying annual screenings can result in the loss of life. It can also mean losing years of life that a woman could spend with her family and friends. It can also mean a totally different regimen of treatment—the difference between surgery alone and surgery with months of chemotherapy and radiation.</div>
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I read the entire announcement from the American Cancer Society with a heavy heart. At least they did their ‘research’ right, and didn’t use the flawed studies that led to the United States Preventative Services Task Force’s proposed recommendations that tell women to postpone screening until age 50. (Recommendations that have not yet been accepted.)</div>
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The articles that supported the ACS recommendations talked about how they follow those currently used in other developed countries, such as England, Canada, and Australia, which state that ‘screening women in their forties isn’t cost effective or a good use of healthcare dollars.’</div>
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No one has ever argued that screening younger women is ‘cost effective.’ At least not anyone in the breast cancer world I’ve worked in. We’ve always known that fewer breast cancers per 1000 are found in women under age 50. But what does ‘cost effective’ really mean? And who defines ‘good use’ of healthcare dollars? Especially if that forty year old is you or someone you love.</div>
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Another issue they discuss is the problem of false positives-those results that require women to have more testing after a screening mammogram. The idea that women are overwhelmed with anxiety due to false positives just doesn’t ring true.</div>
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In my book, The Women of The Rose, I talk about how the women I know aren’t unduly traumatized by having a follow-up test. They want to know what’s going on with their breast and relieved when the area in question proves to be a benign finding. </div>
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Of course, when mammograms are read by folks who know their stuff, the rate of recalls is low---and of those about half will have something that needs to be biopsied. That’s when a follow-up test counts the most. I don’t know many women who would want to bank the rest of their lives on a 50/50 chance. No, they’ll have the additional test and willingly.</div>
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Haven’t most of us had a lab test that didn’t come back in the normal ranges? Either we had to have it repeated in a couple of months or they ran additional tests. Even a simple urinalysis is accompanied by a ‘culture’ order if something shows up out of normal range. At least if the doctor ordering the urinalysis in the first place is smart enough to add that note. </div>
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I sure hope the national organizations with a lot more clout than The Rose continue to challenge that idea. Someone needs to. </div>
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Thank goodness the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Radiology and the Society of Breast Imaging continue to support the recommendation of starting mammograms at age 40 and having one every year after that.</div>
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There is no doubt in my mind that women need to start screening at age forty—in fact at The Rose we will continue to recommend a baseline at age 35. </div>
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Our experience and our statistics are absolutely clear: one half of all of our women who are diagnosed each year are diagnosed under the age of 50. Of the 325 we diagnosed last year, 157 fell in that range. We know screening younger women works. Thirty years of doing mammograms adds up to a lot of women and finding a lot of cancer. We’ve seen the number of 40 year-olds being diagnosed rise with each passing year. We know these women by name, met their families, comforted their children. </div>
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Thirty years of watching too many women die because their cancers were found too late makes me livid when I hear of ‘new’ recommendations or ‘new’ studies advising women to postpone it.</div>
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We’ve also seen the value of doing mammograms every year, not every other year. </div>
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This past February, one of our own was diagnosed. She’s the first to tell you that if she’d followed the every other year after age 54, her cancer would have grown to stage 2 or 3. She’s absolutely certain that annual mammograms work. </div>
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I wonder how many times we’ll have to endure another ‘new’ recommendation. I remember fifteen years ago when millions of women signed petitions against the USPSTF’s proposed recommendations downgraded screening for forty year olds. Those signatures stopped the recommendations from being accepted which meant insurance companies had to continue to cover screening mammograms at age 40.</div>
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At the end of the day, isn’t that the real issue? Even the American Cancer Society states that 40 to 44 year-olds should have screening mammograms if “they want to.”</div>
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Wanting to and having a test when insurance doesn’t cover it are two very different things. And it’s curious to me that preventative screenings which include mammograms are mandated to be covered by the Affordable Care Act. I guess these new recommendations, along with others, could in fact wind up negating that law.</div>
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And no, this approach isn’t about “empowering” a woman to make that health decision for herself. One premise being sported behind these recommendations is that they help a woman take her health in her own hands ‘after she’s discussed the pros and cons of having a mammogram against her risk factors with her personal physician.” </div>
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I don’t know many women who have the luxury of having hat discussion with their docs anyway—at least not in the 7 to 10 minutes we get to spend with him or her. Risk factors? We’ve learned that being a woman is risk factor enough. </div>
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But what I do know is that we don’t need another reason for a woman to not have annual screenings. We don’t need another set of barriers. She already has enough of those. Between having no time for herself to not having enough money to spend on basics much less screenings that used to be covered, she has enough barriers. </div>
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What she doesn’t have is a guarantee of life when diagnosed late. No matter how personal the treatment or how good it is, early detection still gives her the best chances.</div>
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No matter how they try to spin it, early detection does matter. </div>
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Mammograms matter. </div>
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Women matter. </div>
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In the end, I hope we remember what matters most. </div>
The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-36530193957692746302015-10-22T13:37:00.000-07:002015-10-28T13:39:16.979-07:00Statement of The Rose Concerning ACS New Recommendations<div style="border: 0px; color: #555555; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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At The Rose, we will continue to encourage women to have annual screenings starting no later than age 40. We concur with the "American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) which continue to <a href="http://www.sbi-online.org/Portals/0/Position%20Statements/2015/ACR-SBI%20press%20release%20ACS%20FINAL%20for%20web.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #ea1d75; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">recommend that women get yearly mammograms starting at age 40</a>."</div>
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We are deeply concerned that the recommendations released by the American Cancer Society will lead women to question the value of mammograms and the importance of early detection. </div>
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Based on our clinical experience, we know women between the ages of 40 and 44 do benefit from screening. Over the past three years, 24% of all our diagnosed patients (398 of a total of 1659) were in the 40 to 49 year old range. Of those 398 women, 173 fell in the 40-44 year old range. But the most revealing and concerning statistic from our diagnosed population is that 40% of those in the 40-44 year old range were diagnosed at stage 2B and over—the majority of those had never had a mammogram or had not had annual screenings.</div>
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While we appreciate the process involved in ACS determining their new recommendations, we have to point out that the new ACS guidelines still support annual screening for women ages 40 to 44 <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">who want it.</span> </div>
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Unfortunately, not every woman who wants a mammogram can have one, some battle against financial limitations and are not insured; others do not have a physician with whom they can discuss their risk factors and still others deal with no access to care because of transportation issues or lack of facilities offering mammography services—especially in areas of rural Texas. </div>
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It should be noted that one-third of women who should be screened do not access these service, meaning that all necessary steps should be taken to ensure that women do not face economic or other barriers when their healthcare providers recommend screening. These recommendations provide more confusion and will incentivize insurance companies to not cover mammograms, which would mean that even fewer women would potentially be screened.</div>
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Based on our experience after 30 years of serving women, we absolutely believe that we must continue to encourage women to take care of themselves and have annual screenings. We simply cannot afford to lose the ground we’ve gained over these many years with the advances in digital technology and widespread awareness. Too many lives are at stake—especially young lives. </div>
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-76608255530172371692014-10-10T06:38:00.000-07:002014-10-10T06:38:51.902-07:00NFL's "Crucial Catch" Breast Cancer Awareness Catches The Rose CEO's Attention<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Watching the NFL players
Thursday night decked out in their splashes of pink color made me pause. On the
screen were big brawly men, running up and down the field, smacking into each
other, sweat and testosterone dripping, yet there was no missing the hot pink
shoes, gloves and helmet linings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The pink of course is to
generate awareness about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a major
miracle that the NFL adopted this cause and color but the even greater miracle
is that all the advertising last night supported the single action women can take
in this battle against breast cancer – have an annual mammogram. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">People often ask me what has
changed in the breast cancer arena over these 28 years that I’ve been running
The Rose. My first answer is “people talk about breast cancer now.” They didn’t 28 years ago. Women didn’t want to admit to having it, many
folks didn’t realize it ran in the family because Grandmother or Aunt Jane
never talked about it, some folks thought it was contagious. The list goes on
and on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Today, people are more open,
more willing to share their journey. Pink
Ribbons are displayed on windows, hang from buildings and bracelets. NFL
players wear pink.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The other thing that hasn’t
changed is mammography is still the gold standard and early detection equates
to longer survival. Yes, treatment is
better, much better. Yes, we have more
advanced imaging procedures, different diagnostic tools. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">But having that annual
mammogram can make all the difference in the world in living a long and active
life. It is a decision every woman needs
to make; it is truly something she can do for herself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thousands of women understand
the importance of annual mammograms but don’t have the insurance or resources
to have one. That is when The Rose
levels the playing field. Our programs
make it possible for an uninsured woman to have her screening; she has the same
advantages of the insured women. She has the same chance at survival and at
winning in this game of life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">One other thing that is
different today as opposed to 28 years ago:
The Rose exists and is serving more women in more counties than ever
before. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-91437740634308189912014-09-15T08:20:00.001-07:002014-09-15T08:22:28.271-07:00Quality Breast Health Care Isn't Just a Slogan ...<div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<i><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px;">We passed with flying colors!!! The Texas Department of State Health Services recently conducted an inspection of The Rose's two imaging centers and our mobile program. </span><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px;">All of the digital equipment were inspected. In addition, technologists and radiologists credentials were verified and all quality assurance and quality control tests were examined and found compliant. </span><span style="font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px;">Because no violations were found, The Rose was granted a certificate of inspection.</span></i><i><br /></i></div>
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<i>Here's a note written by Dorothy Gibbons regarding longtime staff member Amy Rigsby and her leadership of the praiseworthy team ...</i></div>
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As I read the many emails of Congratulations to Amy and her team <b>(most deserved!)</b> about passing the annual inspections<span style="color: #1f497d;">,</span> it struck me that most of us don’t realize the full depth and implications of the state inspection. </div>
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First of all, if we had not passed, we would be closing our doors today. It’s really that simple and that serious. <span style="color: #1f497d;"></span></div>
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Imagine if The Rose were not able to care for 35,000 plus women each year. Imagine if we all were looking for other jobs. Yes the annual inspection is a big deal!</div>
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But the most important part of every annual inspection is that it guarantees that The Rose has met the <b>highest standards of quality in mammography. </b></div>
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It takes a whole heck of a lot to pass these inspections year after year and if we don’t pass we can’t be accredited—which is the <b>Gold Standard </b>in our field<span style="color: #1f497d;">!</span></div>
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Passing inspection with NO VIOLATIONS means the highest quality of imaging for our patients. <b>We should all be proud!</b></div>
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It means that the machines and the technologists running those machines and the physicians who depend on the quality of the films to ensure their accuracy have all met or exceeded every test and every requirement.</div>
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It means that we do not have any issues with radiation control. It means that all parts of the mammography systems function at their highest. Most community based breast centers average 2 machines, we have 10!! Each of those machines had to be tested and pass. Most community based breast centers have one or two physicians reading, last year we had 10 different physicians, and our documentation for each of them and their qualifications had to be flawless!</div>
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It means the Technologists have kept current with licensing and continuing education units and are qualified to perform the studies. </div>
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It means that every morning, before even the first patient can be seen, our Quality Control Technologists have to run tests, document the findings, evaluate the levels, all to be sure that our systems are within the regulations. Not a single patient could be screened if any of our quality control measures are out of line.</div>
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In the Centers, those lead QC Techs are <b>Paula Miller</b> at The Rose Galleria and <b>Laura Alcala</b> at Featherwood<b>. Donn<span style="color: #1f497d;">a</span> Fehl</b> used to be the lead QC Tech for Mobile and now <b>Ashlyn Henry</b> is handling that role. But all of the Mobile Techs have to do some part of the QC in the field, so many thanks to <b>Tran Lam</b> and <b>Pepper Darnall</b> also.</div>
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Even though she will have a <span style="color: #1f497d;">“</span>fit<span style="color: #1f497d;">”</span> with me for sending this email out to <span style="color: #1f497d;">everyone;</span> we need to recognize <b>Amy </b>who has taken us through over two decades of inspections—without a single violation! </div>
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For all the ways you’ve made sure our patients receive the highest quality, <b>thank you Amy<span style="color: #1f497d;">!</span></b></div>
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<b>Again…Congratulations to all!</b></div>
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-16676701315159277132014-02-21T13:01:00.000-08:002014-02-21T13:01:12.003-08:00Early Voting Underway -- Your Vote Matters<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;">As CEO and Co-Founder of The Rose, Dorothy Gibbons has seen the impact of elections as she advocates for women's access to care. As a result, she is a strong proponent of exercising the right to vote. In that light, she wanted to share the following from the recently released <i><a href="http://shriverreport.org/category/health/" target="_blank">The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Pushes Back from the Brink</a></i> that looks at the lives of women on the brink (and beyond) of economic instability and proposes suggestions on what can be done.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16.363636016845703px;"><i>In 2014, 36 states will choose their governors, and 33 Senate seats will be up for election as well as thousands of additional openings from the state legislature to the school board. And in 2016, the nation will choose a new president. All of these elections create an opportunity for women voters to gain commitments from our political leaders to finish the undone work, including: expanding family and medical leave; ensuring high-quality early care and education for all children; and eliminating the wage gap so that these policies become an everyday reality for all women and their families. Voting is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to create local as well as national impact.</i> -- The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Pushes Back from the Brink</span>The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-84819150290575331042014-02-21T12:36:00.001-08:002014-02-21T12:36:22.742-08:00Mammography Matters - An Op/Ed from Dorothy Gibbons<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 10.0pt;">
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">After
almost 30 years of providing breast health services to more than 400,000 women,
I can state the following without a single note of hesitation: <i>Mammography matters.</i> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">That
statement should be read as emphatically as possible within the confines of
print. I say it as CEO of The Rose,
Houston’s “go to” resource for breast health care and the provider of much
needed care in 25 counties. When Dr.
Dixie Melillo and I founded The Rose in 1986, we were clear about our nonprofit
mission. We had seen far too many women
come for “treatment” in such late stages that all we could do was hold their
hands until death took them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Mammography matters</span></i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">. I
say that to family, friends— any person I love— because I want their cancer
found at its earliest possible stage and for them to have the best possible
outcomes with the least amount of treatment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Mammography matters.</span></i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"> I
say it as a woman who cannot fathom being told that something potentially
malignant, such as DCIS, could be found in my breast and left there because it was
deemed “acceptable since it’s non-invasive.”
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">With
my long history, I’m familiar with the uproar often caused when a “study”
questions the value of an annual screening.
The <i>British Medical Journal</i> fanned
the flames of debate last week when they published a report out of Canada questioning
the value of a mammography screening and suggesting that a physical examination
was adequate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Mainstream
media wasted no time in including rebuttals to the findings with experts noting
that both the study’s information gathering and conclusions were “obviously
flawed”. Unfortunately, inflammatory headlines often take on a life of their
own in social media as they are retweeted and shared. Soon the headlines— not
the facts—become the news. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
Canadian study immediately drew fire from the American College of Radiology
(ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI):
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">"[The
article] provides an incomplete picture of the costs versus benefit of breast
cancer screening programs and is misleading. The costs of morbidity, lost
income, treatment of metastatic disease, death, and other real financial
implications associated with a diagnosis of advanced breast cancer due to less
frequent screening were not considered in [this] analysis."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
groups also noted that if guidelines for less frequent mammograms were
followed, approximately 6,500 to 10,000 additional women in the U.S. would die
each year from breast cancer. One physician remarked, “We can't talk about how
many dollars we'll save without also talking about how many lives we're going
to lose.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">I
agree. We cannot place a price tag on a
woman’s life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Until
there is a cure, The Rose will continue to promote and provide mammograms. We will continue to focus on the importance
of preventive health screening. We felt
pretty helpless back in 1986 when insurance didn’t cover screening mammograms,
few physicians recommended them and awareness about early detection was zilch.
Then, as now, we tackled each challenge to access, and, one woman at a time, made
mammograms affordable and accessible to any woman—insured or uninsured. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">As a
result, The Rose has seen a reduction in the stage of breast cancers diagnosed
at our centers and through our mobile programs—especially among our uninsured
population—mainly because we are returning to those populations and providing
annual or semi-annual screening. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">How
sad, that after nearly three decades, the controversy continues. With so many
demands on their time and attention, women don’t need any reasons to delay
screening; they need encouragement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">So,
again I say, because women matter, mammography does indeed matter. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>Dorothy Gibbons is CEO
and Co-Founder of The Rose, the nonprofit breast health organization for
southeast Texas which includes two imaging centers and a mobile fleet reaching
25 counties. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-30682645021954027712014-01-31T08:02:00.002-08:002014-01-31T08:09:13.772-08:00Another Reason Why ...<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two things that do not mix well – ice and Houston roadways.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two more things that don’t do well together – rolling out our
Mobile Program to more corporate offices on the same week ice is predicted on
Houston roadways.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If ever there were a good week to ask, “Why?” …<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">AND YET … as I knew they would, The Rose staff “rose” to the
occasion.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Imagine the scene:</span></b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> It’s Monday and two of our Mobile Team members Lilia and
Donna are taking care of Cyberonics employees in record time. I know this
because Karen, who is part of our Communications staff, was live tweeting the
day and she actually timed one patient as less than 15 min. (By the way,
I NEVER thought I would use the word “tweeting” in a sentence.) Meanwhile,
Cindy, the manager of our Mobile Team, is back at our Featherwood location
juggling calendars and sites who were already letting us know they were closing
for the next day’s anticipated ice storm. In between patients, Donna calls to
see if they can stay late to cover the women who were supposed to be on the
docket for Cyberonics second day of screenings. That’s when she finds out
Thursday just opened up. So now Lilia is notifying Kim at Cyberonics who is
reaching out to her staff to make Tuesday become Thursday!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUBmmDvfC2UE0FSqJ91ClvmmRSvzkJdxXJ-q5gj7JALPf58oCqWauWeqrVBrkQ6SK1ZC6ay-RhI0BrrROrHyH6V4BSrbmojZmX0FWOIeX32OHVyoWmuiqxiClfeNDyOOhzMzulwD81hd7/s1600/Iceman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUBmmDvfC2UE0FSqJ91ClvmmRSvzkJdxXJ-q5gj7JALPf58oCqWauWeqrVBrkQ6SK1ZC6ay-RhI0BrrROrHyH6V4BSrbmojZmX0FWOIeX32OHVyoWmuiqxiClfeNDyOOhzMzulwD81hd7/s1600/Iceman.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even though the teams can’t go out on Tuesday, Donna finds time
to do a bit of breast cancer awareness. She builds an ice man and the
tweet of that little pink-ribbon wearing creature got retweeted by our local
weatherman! <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Now we get to Wednesday and a very COLD morning. When I arrived
early</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">(before 6 AM)</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">, I see three sets of the Mobile Team all bundled up and
overcoming hard to open doors and frozen lifts and loading equipment in less-than-ideal-conditions.
What I didn’t know is that they’ve already had to <u>use jumper cables</u> on
one of the vans to get it to start! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As Cindy told me later, “When push come</span></span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">s to shove, they truly are a team – they all
waited on each other and made sure each other was okay and knew the routes to
take since the HOV lanes were closed.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Since United Airlines was on the books on Wednesday and it was
the first time we were going to the downtown offices, we really wanted to make
a good impression. Well … no worries! This “true team” netted praise throughout
the day via emails and on Facebook …</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It was really a great day – people genuinely appreciated the
convenience of getting it done at work in just a few minutes. I never
dreamed it would be so popular! – Amy of United</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thank you for arranging for The Rose to come to the office and
do mammograms. Walking back and forth between Jefferson and Smith took longer
than checking in and completing the mammogram. Definite productivity saver
instead of taking time from work for an appointment elsewhere. – Susan in email
to organizers Amy and Debbie at United</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">One more "brag" on The Rose Houston and their mobile
unit....if you have the good fortune that your employer schedules this
event...please take advantage. I was in and out in 15 minutes and Donna the RN
was friendly and made you feel comfortable. There are no more excuses not to
take care of you! OK, off my soap box now! – Bobbye</span></span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thursday the Cyberonics rescheduled day not only went well, it
also provided us with the opportunity to photograph and hear from their CEO Dan
Moore who will be speaking at our April luncheon this year. After seeing
firsthand his employees’ positive response to having the mobile onsite and
hearing about our dream of having a fleet of mobile units caring for women
across Texas, he offered several great suggestions to help us better communicate
with corporate leaders.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As Karen, who had interviewed Dan for an upcoming story,
recounted their discussion to me, I had to smile. I remember back to the day
when I first told her to use “fleet” when talking about our vans. Karen paused
and I knew she was questioning whether three vans could really be called a
“fleet.” But as soon as I shared the dream of reaching counties where they have
NO ACCESS to breast health care and breaking down barriers like those of
convenience that often keep women from making the preventive appointments we
know will save lives, she understood. And she’s used “fleet” ever since.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love to dream. I love it even more when dreams start to seem
like reality.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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United, Michelle (our board member who connected us to Cyberonics), as well as
Kim and Dan supporting us, I believe that our <i><u>expanded</u></i> fleet
will be needed sooner rather than later.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">So </span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 14pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">thank you</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"> to our great mobile team -- <b>Amy, Cindy, Adriana,
Ana, Donna, Kemper, Lilia, Maria, Pepper, Rosa, Tabitha, Tran, and Tressa.</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">You ALL warmed my heart this week. And that’s the best way to
get through a cold week in Houston! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Dorothy Gibbons is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Rose.</em></span> </span></div>
The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-81462022583405920502014-01-29T07:09:00.006-08:002014-01-29T07:09:50.593-08:00Why The Rose Exists -- Dorothy Gibbons Offers One Answer (of many)Every organization must answer the question – in good times and especially in bad.<br />
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Why? Why do we exist?<br />
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I know what our mission says. I know what our Annual Report shows. But sometimes it pays to walk away from the details and the data and just listen.<br />
<br />
A week ago, I met the owners of several Twin Peaks restaurants that held events in October and raised an amazing $43,886 for The Rose. <br />
<br />
John, one of the three brothers and franchisees, took the time to share a story. He explained that they also own a Mexican restaurant in Needville and on a weekly visit there, he noticed that one of his employees was absent. When he asked why, he learned she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. A few weeks later he caught up with her, and asked how she was doing. She said, “I was sent to The Rose and they took care of everything.”<br />
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“Her story ‘sealed the deal’,” John said noting that they had already been in discussions about wanting to support a local organization with their efforts. Then he added, “That’s why everyone worked so hard to make the events so successful.”<br />
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Imagine the chances of this happening. John wanted to raise money to “fight” breast cancer and his employee is sent to the one place whose reputation for “taking caring of everything” is second to none! <br />
She had no idea that his other restaurants were raising money for The Rose, and John had no idea one of his own would be cared for by us. <br />
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Coincidence? No … God. <br />
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And one of the reasons why The Rose exists. <br />
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-48045515970830497212013-12-17T11:26:00.003-08:002013-12-17T11:40:08.404-08:00Dorothy Gibbons' Annual Letter to the StaffDorothy Gibbons, the CEO and Co-Founder of The Rose, has prepared an annual letter to the staff every holiday season since The Rose began operations. We're sharing this year's with you!<br />
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Staff,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin62cKsh6AhQILTdTwcTO0QOkA0_MwJNbfhXF-89C6dJaOAmlGHwUUQIB_r_f1VKcrN5i_4Fzt4X4wO6wnF85tvR3eSqayyromG4Y-6r3UPSPodB1qLkmgGaOKTlGC9QDLcZQViGi_ICxZ/s1600/Angels+-+Holiday+Letter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin62cKsh6AhQILTdTwcTO0QOkA0_MwJNbfhXF-89C6dJaOAmlGHwUUQIB_r_f1VKcrN5i_4Fzt4X4wO6wnF85tvR3eSqayyromG4Y-6r3UPSPodB1qLkmgGaOKTlGC9QDLcZQViGi_ICxZ/s320/Angels+-+Holiday+Letter.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">On the
Sunday after Thanksgiving, one of our board members attended a <i>Celebration
of Life</i> for her son. He was only 46 years old. I kept thinking
how young he was and felt so sad. While I cannot fathom even a smidgen of
her grief, I have a son the same age, and wondered how I would handle such a
loss.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">When I
consider that some of you are dealing with similar losses and think about how
many of our women are facing their own final battle I am reminded once again of
why we do what we do. Recently, Helen, our longest living volunteer, was in the
hospital fighting for her life. Thank goodness she’s ok now, but
those days of worrying were endless!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">So we
ponder this thing called life. Didn’t Gale, our speaker at the November
meeting, make us intimately aware of how silly we are to get so involved in the
busy-ness of life and how much value we place on what we think folks ‘expect’
of us? When we lose what is ‘us’ the essence of who we are and who we
love and maybe more importantly who loves us, we are truly alone. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">The word
“busy” consists of two symbols in Chinese which mean: Heart and Killing. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">Let us
make a promise to each other that we never get ‘too busy’ to tell someone we
work with that we appreciate them, or someone we love that we could not imagine
life without them. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">My
holiday wish for you and for The Rose is that we remember what comprises our
core values and by God, that no matter what our individual job titles may be,
there is not one position here that could ever be considered just a “job.”
If you don’t believe that, let me introduce you to all the women we helped,
women who did not have a chance or an option except for The Rose.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">No matter
what, you are making an incredible difference in this world. You are
helping a woman live another month or a year or ten years. And, if you
still have a doubt of the value of you and your work , then go talk to Donna,
our board member, and ask her what that additional month would have meant
to her son or his children. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">The Rose
doesn’t cure this disease called cancer; what we do is give women a little more
time. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">Time to
tell those they love how much each person means to them, time to arrange for a
child’s future, time to hug again. Donna’s son didn’t have that
time. He was here one day and gone the next. He never had that
chance to share, or hug, or say ‘I love you’ one last time.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">Don’t you
dare let another day pass without doing that. Whoever you love, be it
child, mate, parent, or co-worker, friend, neighbor or colleague, go now…<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">right now</span>… and let them know how much
you care. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">There
isn’t a human being on this planet that isn’t hungry for love and
appreciation. That is a gift only you can give! Send the email,
write the note, or pick up the darn phone and call them. Try it. Nothing
you could wrap up in a box would ever have the same meaning as <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">THAT</span> call from you.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">May your
holidays be rich in ways that cannot be purchased in any store. You
are a gift to me and one that I will forever cherish. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #bd2313; font-family: "Monotype Corsiva"; font-size: 13pt;">Dorothy<o:p></o:p></span>The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-26069352122382483432013-11-27T10:16:00.002-08:002013-11-27T10:16:53.370-08:00Great Day for a Pinknic ... And for FUNdraising for The Rose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="fbphotocaptiontext"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">A
gorgeous day, a breathtaking setting, supportive sponsors, hard-working
volunteers and the commitment of event organizers Kathy Morgan, Beth Dennard
and Bonnie Sawyer made Pinknic one of the top ten fundraisers for The Rose in a
month of awareness-building for the nonprofit breast health organization. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Carothers Coastal Gardens in Seabrook provided the perfect
backdrop to the pink covered tables, pink-infused auction-items, pink lunch
bags and even a pink-adorned and statuesque pelican which helped bring the
day’s fundraising efforts to more than $12,200.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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<o:p> </o:p><span class="fbphotocaptiontext"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">“To
everyone who bid on the bounty of auction items, enjoyed the delightful picnic
lunches and baked goods as well as the music by Mickey Hobbs, we cannot say
enough ‘thank you’s’,” noted Dorothy Gibbons, CEO and Co-Founder of The Rose. “Your
support truly enables The Rose to take ‘me to the second power’ and multiply
our efforts throughout 25 counties.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Gibbons was referencing the recently launched Me2 campaign
of The Rose which encourages women to think “me, too” and make their health a
priority while simultaneously acknowledging the community’s role in the
nonprofit’s ongoing provision of services to the uninsured. While October is
deemed “breast cancer awareness month” nationwide, The Rose depends on the
numerous fundraising efforts that are scheduled on top of the educational
events. In November, The Rose announced a record-breaking 83 fundraisers were
put on by schools, sports teams, beauty product retailers, restaurants and bars
in support of The Rose, bringing in more than $235,000.<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
<span style="color: black;">And while organizers and The Rose staff are
grateful for the incoming funds which will help cover the costs of the nearly
10,000 women who need some level of financial assistance annually, the event
made an additional impact on the Seabrook community. Beth Dennard reported that
Dodie Miller, owner of Miller Machines in Seabrook, who won the Pelican of
Seabrook’s Pelican Path Project, intends to donate his newly acquired and soon
to be painted pelican to the Seabrook Fire Department.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
<br />
<span style="color: black;">The Rose -- currently with two locations and a
mobile fleet that extends to 25 counties -- has been serving the Bay area for
all 27 years of its existence, and the commitment continues. Last year, 9,571
Bay Area residents <span class="grame">were provided</span> screenings and 2,064
received diagnostic services. Of those, 111 had their cancers detected. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Pinknic sponsors and underwriters for the
inaugural event included Bright Futures Consulting, the City of Seabrook, Libby
Jones, realtor with Gary Greene, Smith Analytical, Bolivar RV Resort, Hill’s
Discount Liquor, Neptune Subs, Panera Bread, Robinette Catering, Arlan’s,
Kroger, Randalls, and Classic Café, Cake Place.</span>The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-29691625387754924892013-11-27T10:12:00.001-08:002013-11-27T10:12:59.034-08:00"30 for Ana" Turns into 30 Miles AND More than $30,000!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Before Ana
Barron Garcia passed away from Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) at 35 years of
age, she was on a mission to educate her community on the little known but
deadly form of breast cancer which often strikes Hispanic women. After her
death, her family continued her mission. In October they also honored her
memory and provided for women like her with their “30 for Ana” Run benefitting
The Rose, the nonprofit breast health organization where her cancer was
diagnosed. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Not only
did the 25 runners cover 30 miles, they also exceeded their $25,000 goal and
raised more than $31,000 to support uninsured women who need screening or
diagnostic services at The Rose.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As a result, “30 for Ana” was the top
non-corporate fundraiser for The Rose in October. In November, The Rose
announced a record-breaking 83 fundraisers were put on by schools, sports
teams, beauty product retailers, restaurants and bars in support of The Rose.
And those activities brought in more than $235,000 in what is nationally deemed
“breast cancer awareness month.” <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">"It
was very important to us that we give back to The Rose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Rose was instrumental in Ana's diagnosis
and supported her along her journey,” said Daniel Barron, Ana’s brother, who initiated
the fundraiser last year along with his sister Sandra, brother Johnny, and
Ana’s husband Gerry Garcia. “During her battle, Ana was also an advocate for
The Rose and helped to educate and spread awareness of Inflammatory Breast Cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As Ana's Angels, we want to continue Ana's
mission of spreading IBC awareness, and using that as our driving force, raise
money for The Rose."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">The
early morning run covered a route intentionally designed to trace many of the
significant stops on Ana’s journey as she battled the disease -- MD Anderson,
Houston Hospice, The Rose – and concluded at Grandview Cemetery in Deer Park
where Ana is buried. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Six
years younger than Ana and an avid runner, Daniel told the crowd gathered to
celebrate the successful run that it was a small way to connect with his
sister’s ability to endure physical challenges as she fought the disease.
“Running 30 miles isn’t anything compared to going through cancer but you do
have to push yourself,” he noted. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">While
last year’s run was focused on four individuals covering the 30 miles, this
year teams were formed in order to make shorter distances an option. The
shorter distances meant Ana’s children Bryanna, now 13, and son Maverick who is
nine years old was able to run alongside (and sometimes ahead) of their father,
Gerry, who is not a sport runner but still participates in the event at the 30
mile level. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Runners included: </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aurora Pecero</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bryanna Garcia</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,
</span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cathy
Capetillo-Malone</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Crissy Pena</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daniel Barron</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,
</span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Diana Tejeda</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Erin Villasenor</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,
Gerry Garcia, Ginger Stagg, Helen Martinez-Barron, Jeremy Peña, Jesse Pena,
John Barron, John Reid, Jonathan Pena, Jorge Olvera, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Julie Cruz</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Julio Aguilar</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,
</span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kevin Pena</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Leticia Peña Martinez</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,
</span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lucia
Vasquez</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mark Ramos</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Miranda Romero</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,
</span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Roxy
Riggs-Mounter</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sandra Aguilar</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, </span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Valerie Ramos</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,
</span><span lang="ES-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-US; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Veronica
Ramos</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">, and Vicki Sheppard.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Dorothy
Gibbons, CEO and Co-Founder of The Rose joined family and friends who met at the
grave to welcome the runners at the completion of the half-day event. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">“Ana was
special to us in so many ways,” said Gibbons. “She was not just a patient. She
volunteered. She educated others about how aggressive Inflammatory Breast
Cancer can be. And she lit up the room with that gorgeous smile. I know she
would be smiling now at how compassionate and generous her family has been to
the women we continue to serve.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Supporters
who helped make the large donation possible included family, friends, as well as
organizations and businesses such as The Corridor Shops in the Heights, Dr.
Shirley Parikh with Bristles Family Dentistry, and University of Houston Alumni
with Cougar Punch Tailgating. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">For more
information on The Rose, visit www.TheRose.org.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-89708757281888565482013-10-29T06:35:00.004-07:002013-10-29T06:35:52.101-07:00October Breast Health Awareness Month -- Week 5<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Last month, you may have read about Texas
government’s attempts at<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>placing
parameters on what “navigators” could do related to insurance enrollment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With so much attention now being given to
what we call Navigators and/or Community Health Workers, I’d like to once again
“put a face” to the issue. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It was 2:30 and the next appointment would be with
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nearly 100
advocates for breast health had traveled to Austin to share with the 83<sup>rd</sup>
Legislature our support of current prevention efforts in Texas and our hopes
for the future.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Six of us were scheduled
for a photo op with the Lieutenant Governor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When he arrived, he greeted each person in our delegation as the
photographer arranged us. After the photographs were taken, as he was about to
excuse himself, Maria stepped forward. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“I am a Community Health Worker,” she said, craning
her neck to look up at him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I was
diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008 and I was not insured. I found help through
The Rose.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">She pointed to me and quickly continued, “I would
never have found treatment without The Rose. I was confused and searching for
answers. And then I met my Patient Navigator. My Navigator was with me all the
way. She was there to help me find doctors. She made the appointments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I probably would have died without her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I got well, I realized I had to do
something to help other women -- other women like me who didn’t have insurance,
didn’t know what to do and needed someone to help them find treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I quit my job of 15 years and went to Houston
Community College for training and to become a Community Health Worker.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I don’t know how she managed it, but in a split
second suddenly a card appeared in her hand and she held it up at him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“This is my card and it means I am a certified
Community Health Worker and with it I can help women living anywhere in Texas
get treatment.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lt. Gov. Dewhurst not only acknowledged Maria’s
story, he began to ask questions. We shared that the terms Community Health
Worker and Patient Navigator are used interchangeably; that at The Rose, a
certified Patient Navigator takes that newly diagnosed woman by the hand and
makes sure they get timely and appropriate treatment; and that our dream is to
see Community Health Workers/Patient Navigators recognized as legitimate
healthcare professionals with their services reimbursable under Medicare,
Medicaid and all insurance companies. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">He listened and then asked me if I could summarize
what we had just said for the meeting he was returning to. I said,
“Absolutely!” and was soon standing before several Senators reiterating the
importance of Patient Navigators. Legislation being a rather slow process, we
didn’t expect miracles in 2013. But thanks to Maria, we were heard. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Maria is still being heard. She is now on staff at
The Rose and daily she makes the calls, finds the connections, and discovers
the resources that will ensure our patients have the treatment options they
need. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: x-small; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Dorothy
Gibbons, CEO and Co-Founder of The Rose</span></i>The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-79548866257545475272013-10-22T10:19:00.003-07:002013-10-22T10:21:42.793-07:00October Breast Health Awareness Month -- Week 4<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In June 2013, the Supreme Court struck a blow to the
company that had had the sole ability in the U.S. to provide diagnostic testing
for the BRCA1 and BRCA1 genes – testing that carried a $3,340 price tag. The
Court determined that isolated human genes cannot be patented. The challenge to
the company’s patents was brought by scientists, researchers and patients who
believed that the patents stood in the way of further research on the genes as
well as limited the availability of testing. That testing is now available …
and at a lower cost.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">One barrier down. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">But so many barriers to preventing and ultimately
curing breast cancer remain. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In Houston – of the women over age 40 – only 50% are
getting their annual mammograms. For some, the issue is cost. Women are twice
as likely to be covered as dependents – becoming more vulnerable to losing
their insurance, or they still may be uninsured.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Kaiser Family Foundation has done studies
that reveal women delay their own health care for other reasons as well -- including
lack of transportation and limited time off from work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Rose has made it our business throughout our 27
years of history to take on each of these barriers. We have a model whereby
three insured women can help cover the cost of the uninsured woman. Community
support by way of donations and sponsorships also play a tremendous role. We
have Patient Navigators who help our diagnosed patients find treatment nearby
and when necessary provide assistance with transportation. And our mobile fleet
is growing so that we can take care directly to the workplace. In a room as small
as 10 by 10, our staff can set up and start providing mammograms on site. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Yet … women still have to make the first step and
make that appointment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For many years The Rose has utilized mobile
mammography traveling to local clinics to help women get low-cost mammograms. Appointments were scheduled, yet African
American women still did not come. To discover why, the Breast Health
Collaborative of Texas and St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities (now Episcopal
Health Charities) research team along with female leaders in the African
American community implemented a study. They found that a woman often did not
come because she:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Didn’t want to know/had a fear of
finding cancer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Never had a mammogram before and didn’t
know what to expect<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Feared the exposure to radiation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Had been told mammograms are extremely
painful<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For that reason, Gloria Robinson now focuses on
intervention. Gloria is the Community Health Worker, now employed by BHCT, who worked
with patients of The Rose, counseling them by phone, addressing each of their concerns.
In 2013, the data showed that this method of one-on-one communication has the
ability to reduce the no-show rate for African American women from 60% to
16.7%.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plans are already underway, when
funding comes through, to continue interventions with expanded communities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">One more barrier … slowly coming down.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder and CEO of The Rose</span></span></i></div>
The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-48922855906720999102013-10-15T08:33:00.002-07:002013-10-15T08:33:50.758-07:00October - Breast Health Awareness Month - Week 3<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In the breast cancer world, every culture can …
unfortunately … feel “special.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Caucasian women have the highest
incidence rate for breast cancer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Compared to all other women in the U.S.,
Asian American women are the least likely to have ever had a mammogram.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Hispanic women get more aggressive
breast cancers than non-Hispanic white women.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">African American women are more likely
to die of breast cancer than women in any other racial or ethnic group.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Facts like these are why there’s a national breast
cancer awareness month. Usually, though, true awareness comes when someone we
know puts a “face on the disease.” Sometimes those faces are even famous. This
summer the world paid close attention when actress Angelina Jolie revealed she
had chosen to have a preventive double mastectomy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She chose this option after learning she
carried the BRCA1 gene and had an 87% risk of breast cancer and a 50% risk of
ovarian cancer. With the surgery, she wrote in the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">New York Times</i>, her risk for breast cancer is now 5%. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The National Cancer Institute points out that women
with mutations in the genes BRCA1 or BRCA2 are five times more likely to be
diagnosed with breast cancer, but they also note that less than 1 percent of
women actually have a BRCA mutation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">So that’s one face and one form of cancer. But many
types of breast cancer exist. They can be non-invasive or invasive; located in
the ducts or lobules. And risk factors vary with each type and within cultures.
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">With all this “awareness” a woman can easily be
overwhelmed. However, the one thing we can assure every woman that we see – and
at The Rose we are closing in on the 400,000 mark after 27 years of operation –
is that they know their body best. The key is to set a baseline – know what
your “normal” looks like and then pay attention when there’s a change. Here is
a helpful guide for what those changes might be:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lump, hard knot or thickening inside the
breast or underarm area<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
of the breast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Change in the size or shape of the
breast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dimpling or puckering of the skin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Pulling in of your nipple or other parts
of the breast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Nipple discharge that starts suddenly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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away</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">When 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer,
chances are you didn’t need Ms. Jolie’s announcement to put a face to the
disease. But too many women do need someone like her to encourage them to take
action. Allow me. Please, schedule your mammogram today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-42635725836728103692013-10-07T11:12:00.002-07:002013-10-15T08:31:15.010-07:00October - Breast Health Awareness Month - Week 2<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Karen was 32 when she had her first
mastectomy. A year after her diagnosis, she was told she would need a mammogram
on the other side. This was in the days before The Rose was open, so she went
to another breast care facility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
she arrived, she discovered the office manager had cancelled her appointment,
telling her, “You're too young to have a mammogram.” Karen immediately
fired back, “Well, Lady, I'm not too young to have breast cancer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">That was 27 years ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">For the past decade alone at The Rose,
one-fourth of the women we diagnosed have been under the age of 40 -- about 35
to 40 young daughters, wives, mothers each year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">While still a mystery as to why it’s
happening, a study released this year found the incidence of advanced breast
cancer in women younger than 40 years had nearly doubled over three decades.
The authors are calling for further research and analysis of the numbers but
maintain that the reality of increased cancer findings among the young can’t be
denied. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Since The Rose has been in operation for
almost all of those three decades, and since we have always maintained that
women know their bodies best, we have often been the place young women who were
told they were “too young for a mammogram” would turn. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">As a result, we have observed that the
young woman is the most medically underserved woman we see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No matter her ethnic origin, social economic
status, insured or uninsured, if a woman is under 40 years old, she will face
tremendous barriers finding breast care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And if she can’t find care, the cancer will grow at a rate that usually
exceeds growth in older women.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I’ve seen numerous barriers come down –
though not without a fight – in my long career in breast health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For instance, a woman’s voice can now be
heard in a doctor’s office. (The namesake of The Rose, journalist Rose Kushner,
went to doctor after doctor before she was assured he would awaken her after a
biopsy so she, not her husband, could make the decision on her next steps.)
Regular screenings are now an accepted and recommended practice. And costs for
preventive screenings are now covered – without a co-pay. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Once every one of these now accepted
practices were considered unheard of. So I’m committed to the idea that change
can happen. I won’t rest until the only thing that remains unheard is “I’m
sorry, you’re too young for a mammogram ….”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder and CEO of The Rose</span></span></i></div>
The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-51114959387363412932013-10-01T19:36:00.001-07:002013-10-01T19:46:38.075-07:00October - Breast Health Awareness Month - Week 1Perhaps you saw or heard reports last month quoting a new breast cancer study published in the journal <em>Cancer</em>. The authors found that more than 70% of deaths from breast cancer in a group of more than 7,000 women occurred in individuals who did not receive regular screening mammograms. <br /><br />The findings support what I have maintained since starting The Rose with Dr. Dixie Melillo back in 1986 -- breast screening saves lives. <br /><br />The significance of the new study by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and other Boston institutions is that it stands in sharp contrast to the controversial 2009 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposal to limit screening to women ages 50 to 74 years. Screening women earlier, the task force said, doesn’t save enough lives to justify the expense, worry and procedures that women go through when they get a false-positive result -- a suspicious-looking mammogram that turns out not to be cancer. <br /><br />The American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology and scores of other organizations including The Rose challenged the task force suggestions in 2009 and still maintain annual screenings for women 40 and older are recommended. This most recent study adds additional weight to our arguments. <br /><br />Surgical oncologist Dr. Blake Cady and his colleagues found that among 609 confirmed breast cancer deaths, 29% were among women who had been screened with mammography, while 71% were among women who were not screened regularly. Also, the women who died of breast cancer were younger. Of all breast cancer deaths, only 13% occurred in women age 70 or older, but 50% occurred in women younger than 50.<br /><br />While the numbers are critical – to ensure that plenty of data exists to pass needed legislation like the 2010 requirement that insurers pay for mammograms without charging patients any copays – what I can’t get away from are the faces. At The Rose, we don’t deal in statistics alone, we see the mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends who have often delayed a mammogram because of a lack of money or time or because they put their families’ needs before their own. <br /><br />When we started The Rose, we committed to provide breast health care to any woman who came to us – regardless of income, age or any other barrier. I wish I could say that in almost 30 years we have seen radical changes. In truth, I can’t. Women still delay. So I’m thankful for every new piece of evidence that underscores the reality – screenings save lives. <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">-- Dorothy Gibbons, CEO & Co-Founder of The Rose</span></em>The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-79867051889860282712013-06-26T11:59:00.002-07:002013-06-26T11:59:22.384-07:00Tomball Resident Knows Meaning of “Survivor”<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
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Lots of traits are passed down the family
tree, going from one relative to the next. For some families it’s a
particular eye color. For others it’s a knack for a specific skill.<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Unfortunately, for Donna Horn and her family members that
shared commonality was a potentially deadly disease.<br />
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September 13, 2009 was the day when the mother of three
learned her fate: she had breast cancer.<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"Mine was buried,” Horn said. “It didn’t show up until I was
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In total, seven of Horn’s loved ones have battled the
disease, including her mother, three aunts, grandmother, older sister and even
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After the discovery of a lump on the right side of her lymph
nodes, the Tomball resident decided to turn to The Rose for help. The
organization helped her with her care, providing further testing and
facilitating a relationship with professionals at the MD Anderson Cancer
Center.<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Many would cower at the thought of having the invasive
breast cancer but Horn did not idle in her plan for treatment. In fact, she
opted for a double mastectomy without any hesitation, she said.<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Horn would later undergo a grueling method of tackling the
disease, including seven months of chemotherapy and seven weeks of daily
radiation. <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“I knew I had options. It’s not a death sentence,” she said.
“It used to be but not anymore. But the chemotherapy was the hardest. The first
part of it was the worst.” <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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All in all, it was her faith and support from those around
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Nearly four years after her initial diagnosis, the retiree
would later be informed of more life-changing news. Upon meeting with her
doctor just three months ago on March 23rd, she was what he considered “free of
the disease”.</div>
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Today, Horn looks back on her journey and says her experience
was not an entirely negative. Having triumphed against breast cancer, she is
now able to share her personal account and help others in their fight to
survive. </div>
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Throughout all the ups and downs she faced, Horn says The
Rose was a constant comfort. </div>
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“The Rose is a wonderful organization,” she said. “I
wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them. They helped me through the worst part.”</div>
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<em>Donna is one of the many women who The Rose celebrates for taking the time to think "Me2" and make their breast health care a priority.</em> </div>
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<br />The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-57968789726100814482013-05-14T07:13:00.000-07:002013-05-15T11:55:47.508-07:00Actress Opens Door for Much Needed DialoguePerhaps you have heard the news of actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried the BRCA1 gene and had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer. With the surgery, she writes in the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/opinion/my-medical-choice.html?ref=angelinajolie&_r=0" target="_blank">New York Times</a>, her risk for breast cancer is now 5%. <br />
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This talented and lovely young woman's decision was a very personal one which she chose to publicly share in order to help other women. I hope her mission is accomplished. I hope that dialogues are happening across the U.S. -- and due to her humanitarian work -- maybe even around the world regarding breast cancer and choices we now have the ability to make. <br />
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However, I don't want to lose the fact that many women are still unable to make such a choice. Testing for the BRCA genes is expensive and out of the reach of many of the women served by The Rose. While the Supreme Court is set to discuss the patent issues related to the genes, many women who carry it have to settle for living with the unknown.<br />
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Knowledge helps put us all on even ground, but economic realities keep us from all having the same choices. I'm glad that information is currently being disseminated in print and across the airwaves as a result of Ms. Jolie's actions. Health care reform has addressed that preventive actions such as the breast screenings we provide at The Rose are covered. But so many women are still uninsured. So many women are still at a loss for how to access not only coverage but information. <br />
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That's why The Rose has a commitment to Patient Navigation -- where we connect women with funding and treatment options for which they are usually totally unaware. That's why The Rose has a commitment to the underserved and the uninsured. And that's why <a href="http://www.therose.org/donate/give-now/" target="_blank">we need you</a>. For every three insured women -- women blessed with choices -- <a href="http://www.therose.org/resources/me2/" target="_blank">we can cover the costs of care for one uninsured</a>. Thank you for making The Rose's quality, breast health care possible. <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">-- Dorothy Gibbons, Co-Founder and CEO of The Rose</span></em>The Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02023230536663944168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8496893240116908707.post-49056831722768128952013-05-01T09:44:00.002-07:002013-05-01T09:44:51.175-07:00A Pink Day in the Life of The Rose ...During the process of making origami cranes, the creators often say words of blessings. Carefully folded paper that become stars are sometimes called lucky. Such were the elements on the table for the women taking part in the monthly Pink Days at The Rose Galleria. <br />
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Brittany Burch, a therapist at Montrose Center and a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed at 29, had discovered the calming effect of origami as she took up the art form last year. When asked if she would consider sharing an art project with the women who were waiting for diagnostic results at The Rose Galleria, she readily agreed and spent several weeks collecting various shades of pink papers, beads, and charms for the budding origami artists to utilize in making their own creations. <br />
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What she didn’t plan on was breaking her foot just days prior to her scheduled Pink Day. But the crutches only slowed her down. Nothing could quite steal her desire to introduce the healing technique. <br />
Her good friend Fiona Dawson happened to be in town from Manhattan and as a journalist/media personality who is always intrigued by the story of a nonprofit making a difference, she was delighted to assist for a few hours of the project. <br />
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Both of the women – community leaders who have heard many stories of tragedy and triumph because of both their activism and their professions – teared at the story of another volunteer, Maria. <br />
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Maria has been assisting with Pink Days since she started the Community Health Workers certification program at Houston Community College. She was easily familiar with the practices of obtaining photo releases so that the days’ activities could be shared on Facebook. She knows where the coffee is kept and how to make the cookies look particularly pink and enticing on the plate. <br />
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What she didn’t know was how to best translate the intricate folds needed to make those cranes and stars into the Spanish that some of the participants required. So she began to practice and learn and soon had her own wall hanging and a flock of cranes. As Maria learned the craft, Fiona, who had just seen a photo of her at the Capitol in Austin with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst urged her to tell her story so that she could capture it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JcqB_i7RxU&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">on video</a> for her online website.<br />
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“We met him for a photo opportunity as part of the Breast Health Advocacy Day in Austin,” she explained. “And as soon as I could, I said something like what we had rehearsed the night before. I told him that as he considered the funds for Breast and Cervical Cancer Services in Texas, he needed to remember my face because my face was the face of breast cancer. I explained that when I got my diagnosis it was a calm and reassuring voice of a Patient Navigator at The Rose who told me I wasn’t alone and I was going to get the care I needed. As an uninsured woman I needed to hear that. When I learned I was cancer free, I quit my job of 15 years and enrolled in the CHW program at HCC. I showed him my certification card and told him, ‘I proudly carry this with me because it certifies that I can help other women like me across the state of Texas. And no woman has to go through cancer alone.’”<br />
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Brittany, who knew all too well the parts of Maria’s story related to losing hair and the pain of chemo and radiation, murmured agreement as more of Maria’s background unfolded. When Maria got to the part of how her friends had fashioned a hair piece for her for her folklorico dancing she had continued doing even during chemo and then made their own versions of the headpieces so that she would once again be in step with the group, each of the women at the table wiped a tear. <br />
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The day continued and patients came and went, each one convinced they could not do the complex maneuvering to turn sheets of paper into delicate treasures. And each one was proven happily wrong. They turned furrowed brows of focus into faces beaming at their accomplishments and more than one commented on how the time had flown.<br />
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As they strung beads and designed necklaces and wall hangings, they sometimes expressed their fears … of what the pain might mean, of going against a doctor who had told them “it was nothing.”<br />
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“I told that woman that she should listen to her body, and take care of herself,” Maria said. “I told her she was at the right place. She was at The Rose.”<br />
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<em>Pink Days at The Rose are made possible by a grant from Pink Ribbons Project. </em><br />
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