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OCTOBER 2014
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Contributors
For the second year in a row, we’ve turned our pages pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And this October, we decided to create a special, double cover edition of the magazine in recognition of those who have fought or who continue to fight cancers of any type. One side of the magazine is more focused on women’s health, and the other is more geared toward men. Not that I think you should only read one side! I hope the inspiring stories shared with us by local cancer survivors are enjoyed by every reader who sets eyes on these pages.
Working on this issue has been a true privilege. While I was gathering information for several of the features, I had the opportunity to meet some of the most incredible people in the Memphis area. Theirs are stories of hope, of friendship, of love and of life. If you’re looking for an easy way to support a local cancer organization this month, check out our racing calendar to learn more about fitness events benefiting the search for a cure. We’ve also included many of our other regular features in this issue, such as a heart-healthy recipe, advice from a local nutritionist, answers from a local personal trainer and exercise demonstrations you can try at home.
We, as a society, may talk about cancer more in October than any other month, but for so many of our friends, neighbors and loved ones, cancer is a disease being dealt with day by day. This issue is for them. And as always, please send me any of your thoughts or questions by e-mailing me at [email protected].
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Sara P. ShirleyGood Health Editor
Nathan BerryJason TerrellErinn Figg
Pete WickhamLeslie Schilling
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Carin’ and Sharin’Story by Sara P. Shirley • Photos by Jason Terrell
Breast cancer survivors Christine Horrice and Loretta McCoy-Hill with Carin’ and Sharin’ support group founder Gwendolyn Brown
Christine Horrice shares her story in church, at the grocery store, the gas
station. The 63-year-old Midtown woman talks about her personal battle against breast cancer with anyone who will listen.
“The more you talk, maybe you can reach somebody,” said Horrice. “Cancer is no joke, but it can be beat.”
Nine years ago, when Horrice noticed changes in her breasts, she wasn’t sure what was going on. She certainly didn’t think she had cancer.
“It was like they had started shrinking,” Horrice recalled. She told a co-worker about her observations, and the co-worker said it was probably stress. Still
worried, though, Horrice talked to a friend in the medical field. Her friend advised her to get a mammogram as soon as possible. Horrice was in her mid-50s, but regular annual mammograms weren’t a part of her healthcare routine.
After the mammogram, doctors told Horrice they needed to do a biopsy. It was at that point, Horrice said, that she tried to prepare herself for bad news.
“I was so naïve,” Horrice said. “I didn’t have any history (of breast cancer) in my family, and I said, ‘This can’t happen to me, this is a white woman’s disease!’”
The results came back and Horrice learned she had developed advanced
(Stage IV) breast cancer. Horrice was shocked, scared. She said she had always associated the word cancer with death, and she didn’t want to talk about her situation with anyone.
At the recommendation of a friend, she looked into a local support group called Carin’ and Sharin’.
Founded in 1989, The Carin’ and Sharin’ Breast Cancer Education and Support Group was the first support group for minority and underserved women in the state of Tennessee. The organization was founded by oncology social worker Gwendolyn Brown. Brown has secured non-profit status for the
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Loretta’s storyLoretta Mc-Coy Hill, 65, is a five-year breast
cancer survivor. McCoy-Hill caught the cancer at
an early stage after she went in for her annual
mammogram and her doctor noticed an abnormality.
While waiting on the results of a biopsy, a friend
gave her advice that she now shares with others.
“Take a tape recorder with you, when you are
going to the office to hear the results,” said McCoy-
Hill. “Because if the results are positive, you’re not
going to hear anything after the word cancer.”
After McCoy-Hill learned she had cancer, another
friend told her to call the Hot Pink Hotline, which is
the Carin’ and Sharin’ support group number. She did
and soon she received a pink envelope in the mail,
telling her about the group’s next meeting. She’s
been a member ever since
“I’m so glad to have made this connection,” she
said. “There’s a diverse mixture of women, from
all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We talk
about cancer, about our situations, and each month
an expert comes to talk with the group about the
latest developments and research.”
McCoy-Hill said the love and support she
received from her friends, family and members of
the group helped her during treatment and recovery
more than she can put into words.
“I will still listen to that tape and think about
how far I’ve come,” she said. “Cancer turned the tide
in my life, such that I became more attuned to just
how important it is to interact with other people, and
to be honest with yourself. I made up my mind that
this is not going to bring me down.”
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In addition to helping connect women, Brown works to raise awareness about the high mortality rate among socio-economically disadvantaged black women in the Memphis area.
Even though white women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, black women have a higher risk of dying from it, according to a study released in 2013 by the Sinai Urban Health Institute and the Avon Foundation and published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology. The study found that Memphis has the highest cancer disparity rate in the country. Black women are twice as likely to die from breast cancer here as white women are. There’s no genetic explanation for the difference that “readily fits” the data, the study found.
Rather, it seems that as technological advances in screening and treatment have come into use, women who are poor and underinsured have had less of a chance of accessing them. The gap in outcomes, which didn’t really exist in the 1980s, has grown substantially in the last two decades, with no signs of slowing down.
Each Carin’ and Sharin’ monthly group meeting begins with an update on members too ill to attend the session. Women in the group plan visits for sick members, helping them by cooking a meal, throwing in a load of laundry or simply lending an ear. About 60 women attend the group meetings each month.
While members come from a wide-range of backgrounds, Brown said she’s met many women who struggle to make the choice between continuing treatment and putting food on the table for their families. The organization currently helps pay bills for some of its members while they are in treatment, but Brown said there’s more need than there is funding.
“It my dream that some of these women—the single parents, the ones who are alone—that they can come to this group and we can pick them up and take over, take care of all of their bills for them while they are in therapy. That’s my dream.”
For members such as Horrice, the emotional support provided by the group has helped her cope with the toughest battle of her life. Two years ago, Horrice’s cancer returned in her spine and pelvis.
“I had always said that if it came back, I was just going to be done, no more chemo, no more treatment,” said Horrice. “But then it did, and I’m not done yet.”
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Before sisters Susan Tanner and Lynn Barcroft opened their East Memphis
boutique, breast cancer survivors in need of breast prostheses and supplies had few options regarding the environment in which they were fitted.
More than likely, fittings would be performed in a clinical setting, and the women, often having just undergone surgery, would buy their bras from an orthotic and prosthetic facility or a pharmacy.
“We felt that women deserved more than to be fitted in a sterile sort of setting,” said Barcroft. “We wanted them to feel special, feminine and like they were still a whole woman.”
Seeing an opportunity to improve experiences for local women, the sisters decided to embark on their first business venture. They both brought decades of medical expertise with them; Barcroft’s background is in nursing and Tanner’s is in orthotics. The sisters opened the doors to Pink Ribbons, a mastectomy and lymphedema boutique, in 2011 and have now served more than 1,000 women in
the Mid-South area.Beautiful bras line the walls of the
stylish, feminine store. On a woman’s first visit to Pink Ribbons, whether it’s prior to surgery for a pre-op fitting or for post-surgical garments, the owners begin by explaining the customer’s health insurance benefits.
Pink Ribbons accepts most forms of insurance and they file all of the paperwork for their customers.
“We want women to come in before surgery, because there’s a lot of teaching, and hand-holding, and referrals we provide for them,” said Tanner. “And we always talk to our customers about lymphedema because we have found that the doctors aren’t.”
Anyone who has had a mastectomy, lumpectomy, radiation treatment, lymph node removal surgery, infection or trauma to the limbs may be at risk for developing lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a build-up of lymph fluid
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It’s a condition that is treatable but not
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The options for prostheses are also
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The mastectomy bra selection in the store shows that the bras can be as flirty, sporty, sexy, fun or functional as any other kind of bras in the market. The store offers a great sports line, as well as swimwear, pajamas, camisoles and other garments.
“There’s so much more available than there used to be,” said Barcroft.
“We’re seeing younger women being diagnosed, and they need to be able to find things to wear.”
Great gift items can also be found at Pink Ribbons, from cute chemo beanies to “Fight Like A Girl” stickers and mugs.
Three years after opening the store, the sisters said they couldn’t be happier with their decisions to leave their medical careers to open this business.
“We’ve seen a lot of blessings through this,” said Barcroft. “Our customers are wonderful. There are times when we cry with them, but we laugh a whole lot more.”
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Story by Sara P. Shirley
“I was always convinced cancer would get me.”
Irene Rodda grew up in a family of teachers, a family who taught her to equate knowledge with power. And for the 35-year-old Collierville mother of two, the knowledge that she possessed a gene mutation linked to a high-risk of breast cancer gave her the power to take preventive measures.
Rodda has a history of cancer in her family. Her maternal grandmother died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Her father passed away from leukemia in 1998. Ten years after her father’s death, Rodda’s mother was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer.
After her mother’s diagnosis, Rodda decided to have a BRCA gene test. The genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2 are mutations known as breast cancer “susceptibility” genes, and they can be passed down from parents to their children.
Rodda’s results came back. They were positive. She carries the BRCA2 gene mutation.
“When I found out, I actually felt a sense of relief,” said Rodda. “It was like, ‘OK, I know the enemy I’m facing, and I know what I can do about it.’ It made me feel more in control.”
Doctors told Rodda that her risk
for developing breast cancer was 84 percent, and she began having
mammograms every six months. After a few years, the anxiety associated with the frequent testing began to wear on her.
“I was having these mammograms—what felt like constant exams—to try to catch it as early as possible,” she said. “I couldn’t deal with the worry, every time I had an appointment.”
Rodda was convinced, as she puts it, that the cancer was going to get her. The New York native was living in the Boston area at the time, and she joined a support group there called Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered, or FORCE.
In 2012, she attended the annual FORCE conference and met several women who had undergone prophylactic double mastectomy, a surgical procedure in which both breasts are removed. Prophylactic mastectomies in high-risk
women can lower the risk of developing cancer by 90 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute. Rodda also spoke with women who had tested positive for the mutation but had decided not to have the surgery. Many women who have the mutation never develop breast cancer, and every person’s risk level is different. The decision to have gene testing, or to go a step further and have prophylactic surgery, said Rodda, is an extremely personal one.
Yet after the conference, Rodda said she felt better informed and ready to make a decision for herself.
“Surgery isn’t for everyone,” said Rodda, “but I felt it was my best option.”
With her mind made up, Rodda began planning for her surgery. Then, Rodda’s husband, Ben, accepted a job in Memphis and the family moved. She had a double mastectomy here in January of 2013. Her risk for developing breast cancer has now dropped to less than one percent, she said.
The recovery process was incredibly difficult, both physically and emotionally, said Rodda. She opted for reconstruction, and complications led to her having to receive emergency surgery in May of last year. Her implants, by choice, are smaller than her former breasts, and she no longer has nipples.
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surgery when I looked at myself in
the mirror and I didn’t really feel like a
woman,” said Rodda. “I didn’t feel that
way too much, but it is emotionally
difficult, and it’s not a choice for
everyone.”
Now that more than a year has
passed since her surgery, Rodda says she
is at peace with her choice and ready to
move on with the rest of her life. Seven
months ago, she gave birth to her second
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“I’ve lowered my risk to a number
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added that the love and support she
received from her family, and especially
from her husband, helped her through
the process.
“I’m so lucky to have a husband
who said, ‘I liked your boobs, but I love
you more.’”
Who should consider genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations?Most experts agree that gene testing should only be
performed when a person’s family history suggests the
possible presence of a harmful mutation. Family history
factors that are associated with an increased likelihood of
having a harmful mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 include:
Source: www.cancer.gov
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John Irvine likes to ask people when they were in the best shape of their
lives. He can usually guess the answer.“For almost everyone it goes back to
high school or college, when they were part of an athletic team,” said Irvine, who is the owner of the new Iron Tribe Fitness gym in East Memphis.
Irvine, a native Memphian, said he fell in love with the Iron Tribe philosophy while he was a student at Samford University, in Birmingham, Ala. Iron Tribe gyms are focused on creating a team atmosphere for its members. The first Iron Tribe gym was conceived in a garage in Birmingham in 2008 and the Birmingham Business Journal recently named it one of the fasted growing businesses in the city.
More than 50 franchises have opened around the country, with Irvine’s being the first in Memphis.
“We’re working to help people transform their lives, to reach goals they never even thought possible,” said Irvine. “And in group settings, where you have accountability built in to the program, that’s the best approach.”
All new Iron Tribe members go through a 30-day fundamentals program, learning the training techniques while also getting a great work out.
“We’re not going to throw you in and let you hurt yourself,” said Irvine. “We’re really focused on getting results in a safe way.”
Fundamentals classes last an hour and regular classes last 45 minutes. Each class, which is capped at 20 people, is led by two coaches and involves high-intensity interval training. The classes consist of a warm up, a workout of the day and a cool down. Every day it’s something different.
A unique offering of the Iron Tribe gym is its nutrition plan, called InnerFire. Members can prescribe to a paleo diet and pick up meals at the gym that are prepared by Whole Foods Market.
This is Irvine’s first business venture. After graduating with a degree in Sports Medicine from Samford, he returned to Memphis, worked at a local hospital and planned to go to medical school. But while waiting on his acceptance letter, he began to rethink the path he was pursuing. The week after he closed on the franchise deal, he was accepted to medical school.
“I don’t regret it one bit,” he said. “I’m so excited to be a part of this.”
The gym, located at 454 Perkins Extended, offers classes from 5:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information on Iron Tribe, which is now open and accepting new members, call 901-371-6170 or visit irontribefitness.com.
New group fitness gym hits East Memphis Story by Sara P. Shirley
Photos by Brandon DillJohn Irvine opened the doors to Iron Tribe Fitness in East Memphis in mid-September.
Story by Mark Partlow
As women increase in age, so does the risk for bone loss. In fact, a
woman’s risk of breaking a hip is the same
as her combined risk of breast, uterine
and ovarian cancer. As women approach
and reach menopause the chance of
developing osteoporosis escalates due to
the sharp decrease of estrogen produced
by the body during this time.
The Surgeon General states that
“each year an estimated 1.5 million people
suffer an osteoporotic-related fracture,
an event that often leads to a downward
spiral in physical and mental health. In
fact, 20 percent of senior citizens who
suffer a hip fracture die within one
year. One out of every two women over
50 will have an osteoporosis-related
fracture in their lifetime...”
The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention confirms that “Falls are
the leading cause of injury among adults
aged 65 years and older in the United
States, and can result in severe injuries
such as hip fractures and head traumas.
Many older adults, even if they have not
suffered a fall, become afraid of falling
and restrict their activity, which drastically
decreases their quality of life.”
If your healthcare provider hasn’t
talked to you about your bone health, I
urge you to bring it up, no matter your
age. It’s never the wrong time to take care
of your bones.
At OsteoStrong in Collierville, our
clients utilize advanced equipment to
strengthen the spine, increase bone
density and improve balance and aid in
fall prevention—all using the body’s own
mechanisms for healing. We use a system
called Osteogenic Loading to achieve
results.
What is Osteogenic Loading, you ask?
It’s a technical term used to describe how
our machines facilitate a powerful, self-
induced stimulus to the body. The process
consists of four isometric exercises, which last five to 10 seconds a piece and have been proven to trigger the body’s own adaptive responses that can grow bone and muscle tissue. Once the process of tissue growth has been triggered, your body does the rest of the work for you.
The equipment used during a once-a-week 10-minute session records each user’s performance so you can see your progress at the conclusion of each session. More than 25,000 people have tried the OsteoStrong system since it hit the market in 2011, and the number is growing as more OsteoStrong facilities open around the country.
If you’re interested in learning more about the system and the opportunity to increase your bone density and strength, please come see us for a free initial assessment.
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Mark Partlow is the owner of
OsteoStrong Collierville, located at
255 New Byhalia Road, Suite 109.
For more information,
visit www.osteostrong.me.
About the author
The American Cancer Society estimates that up to one-third of all cancer deaths in the United States are related to lifestyle factors including diet, physical activity and weight. The foods and beverages used to fuel your body and the amount of movement incorporated into your daily routine affect your cancer risk, so what can you do to lower your cancer risk?
1. Eat Real Food.No single miracle food exists;
however, whole or minimally processed foods serve as extra protection against cancer. Plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains contain antioxidants. Just as avocados begin to turn brown after slicing due to oxidation, our cells also undergo oxidation. Environment, genetics, age and lifestyle factors cause the body to produce varying numbers of free radicals as by-products of oxidation. The good news: Plant-based foods provide antioxidants to arm our bodies and strengthen our cells against free radicals in the fight against cancer. You’ve heard how important it is to eat fruits and vegetables, but how can you be certain you’re eating enough of them? Here’s a start…make half of each meal fruits, vegetables or a combination of both. If this seems like an overwhelming goal, try these simple ideas for incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet.
• Breakfast: Use pineapple and mango to create a Greek yogurt parfait. Stir a big handful of berries into a bowl of oatmeal.
• Lunch: Make a big salad with plenty of vegetables, beans, and fresh or dried fruits at the beginning of each week. Cover and chill the salad. When lunchtime comes, grab some salad and add a little protein and salad dressing for a balanced meal.
• Dinner: Roast a pan of your favorite vegetables drizzled with olive oil. Carrots, broccoli, brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes are all delicious choices. Make extra to serve with lunch the next day or to repurpose for future dinner meals.
2. Drink Water.Water is essential for transporting
nutrients and oxygen into cells and moving waste out. Carry a refillable water bottle with you daily and aim to fill, drink and repeat this routine with your water bottle several times throughout the day.
3. Get Moving.Find activities you enjoy. Running
a marathon or participating in extreme weight-lifting is not necessary to meet physical activity recommendations. Dance, swim, garden or walk the dog. The choices are limitless, and variety is helpful in sustaining motivation to move.
Although weight is noted as a lifestyle factor that may affect cancer risk, health is more important than a
number on the scale. If you are eating “real” food, honoring your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues, hydrating and incorporating physical activity, weight will usually fall into an appropriate range for your body type. While research has suggested that a percentage of cancer-related deaths may be prevented through lifestyle changes, avoiding cancer is not always possible. Cancer prevention remains important. Take control of your health now by focusing on foods that protect you, drinking water and incorporating movement into your routine.
food clueshonest nutrition
advice
Story by Blair Mize, MS, RDN, LDN, CLC
Blair Mize is a Registered Dietitian with
Schilling Nutrition Therapy. She believes
in a non-diet approach and loves helping
people fuel well to achieve a healthy
lifestyle. Visit schillingnutrition.com for
more information.
About the author
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Recipe copyright © 2014 American Heart Association. This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association’s Simple Cooking with Heart Program. For more simple, quick and affordable recipes, visit heart.org/simplecooking.
Classic Margherita Pizza with Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
FROM THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
American 8 servings About $2.09 per serving
Cooking Instructions:Pizza Sauce:
1. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, cook garlic and onion in olive oil until soft, but not brown.
2. Add remaining sauce ingredients, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Pizza and Toppings:
1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
2. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, cook garlic and onion in olive oil until soft, but not brown. Add remaining sauce ingredients, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
3. Carefully transfer pizza dough (if using homemade raw dough, see recipe below) onto a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Or if using store-bought, transfer to baking sheet lined with foil. Layer dough or crust with pizza sauce, cheese, tomatoes and basil. Bake 10-20 minutes. Pizza is ready when crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Cooking time will be slightly longer with raw, homemade dough. Watch closely!
Homemade Pizza Crust:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. When measuring flour, lightly spoon flour into measuring cups and level
off using a knife. Add both types of flour, oil and salt to yeast mixture. Stir with spatula or wooden spoon until all ingredients are mixed well.
3. On a well-floured surface (use all-purpose flour), turn dough out and knead with hands until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. While you are kneading the dough add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, so the dough is more manageable. Dough should feel slightly sticky and tacky.
4. Place dough in a large bowl that is coated well with cooking spray. Sprinkle rosemary and garlic over dough and knead lightly one more time, until slightly incorporated into dough. Spray once more over dough ball and cover. Let dough rise in a warm place (85° F), like a cupboard or pantry for about 45 minutes. Dough is ready when it has doubled in size and when you place two fingers into dough, the indention remains. When it is ready, punch down dough by inserting fist into dough ball and releasing some of the air.
5. Cover and let rest another 5 minutes. Divide dough ball in half.
6. On a floured surface roll one half into a 12” circle. Top with ingredients above and bake.
Calories 170 153
Total Fat 4.5 g 5.5 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g 2.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5 g 1.5 g
Cholesterol 9 mg 9 mg
Sodium 123 mg 258 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g 21 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g 4 g
Protein 8 g 8 g
Pizza Sauce1 (8 oz.) can no salt added tomato sauce
¼ cup onion (or ½ of one small onion), chopped
1 teaspoon garlic (1 clove) from jar, minced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (can add more or less, depending on your preference of spice level)
Pizza and Toppings1 12” whole-wheat pizza crust
¼ cup low-fat, part skim ricotta cheese
¾ cup low moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1½ cup diced fresh tomatoes or 1 (8 oz.) can no salt added petite diced canned tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped or hand torn or 1 teaspoon dried
Cooking spray
Homemade Pizza Crust1 package dry yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons)
¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
1½ cups warm water
2½ + ¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable or canola oil)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
Cooking spray
Store Crust
Homemade Crust
Ingredients:
Per serving
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cover story Life after childhood cancer’
4
C arlos Rodriguez was only four-years-old when he walked into St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the
first time, but he remembers it vividly.
“It was my first time in the United
States and it was Mother’s Day, 1996,”
Rodriguez recalled. “I remember what felt
like this row of doctors waiting at the door
for us. They already knew who I was, and
what they were going to do. They talked
to my mom, and I started therapy the
following day.”
Rodriguez and his family were
living in El Salvador when he was
diagnosed with a high-risk form of acute
lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Doctors
in El Salvador gave the boy a 20 percent
chance of survival. Rodriguez was then
referred to St. Jude, and his chances,
which were 60 to 65 percent at that time,
seemed much better.
Carlos participated in the one of the
hospital’s clinical trials for ALL. The trials
helped lay the foundation for today’s
treatment regimen, which boasts a 94
percent survival rate.
After two and a half years of
treatment, Rodriguez returned home with
his family. Every six months, he came
back to the hospital for checkups. Several
years later, his family relocated to the
United States, and in 2010, Rodriguez
had his very last check up at St. Jude. It
wasn’t, however, the last time he would be
walking through the doors.
Rodriguez and his mother both
currently work for ALSAC, the hospital’s
fundraising arm. Rodriguez is a bilingual
contact center specialist and his mom is a
quality service representative. “Even though I grew up in El Salvador,
I felt like Memphis was home,” said
Rodriguez. “We’d been through so much
here, and the hospital had done so much
for us and for me, I felt a calling to come
back and do what I can to help St. Jude.
I know what a tough experience it is for
patients and families, and I want to do
whatever I can to help other people be
success stories like I was.”
Besides working at ALSAC, Rodriguez,
who recently turned 23, is also helping the
hospital by participating in the St. Jude
LIFE study, an unprecedented look into the
long-term impact of childhood cancer and
its treatment. Childhood cancer survivors
around the world are already reaping the
benefits of the ongoing project, which
began in 2007.
The LIFE Study’s principal
investigator, Melissa Hudson, said the
study’s goal is to improve the “quality of
survival” for all pediatric cancer patients.
“Now we have cure rates for some
types of cancer that are over 80 percent—
for some its 90 percent—so we’re thinking,
Life after childhood cancerStory by Sara P. Shirley Photos courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Carlos Rodriguez, pictured here with his family (including his grandmother, Rosa Muller; his mom, Maria Rodriguez; and his 7-year-old sister, Gaby Rodriguez) is a long-term pediatric cancer survivor. Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
‘What is this person’s life going to be like as an adult, or in elderly life even?’ We’re trying to highlight their vulnerabilities to health issues that we all face as we age.”
St. Jude has enrolled about 3,000 participants in its study, and these former patients are returning to the hospital in order to help.
In July, the study announced that 73 percent of adult survivors who failed to follow a heart-healthy lifestyle had double the risk of developing metabolic syndrome and related health problems.
Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe health risk factors that often occur together. The syndrome is associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other potentially fatal health problems.
Even with the best cancer treatment and therapies, said Hudson, some
survivors are vulnerable to health
problems such as infertility, hearing
loss and neurosensory disorders due to
their exposures to certain drugs during
childhood. Results from the study have
already been used to help new patients,
by lowering the dosage of certain drugs
that have been shown to cause negative
side effects later on in life. Results and
risks vary from patient to patient based
on the different cancers and treatments
used to fight them.
“The most common events we’re
seeing are not so much life threatening
as altering,” said Hudson. “I think it’s
important to note that despite these
issues, our survivors are incredibly
resilient. After what has been a potentially
traumatic experience, they move on and
proceed with their lives, have families,
work in the community and contribute to
society.”
Back in 1998, confetti drifted onto Carlos’ head, shoulders and bed as he celebrated his last chemotherapy treatment, surrounded by his family and ebullient medical staff. Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
C olorectal cancer, also called colon cancer, is the third most commonly
diagnosed cancer in males and the second in females. Yet the chance of developing colon cancer is 25 percent higher for men than for women, with 90 percent of cases occurring after the age of 50. Colon cancer is influenced by both environmental and genetic factors.
Here’s the good news: Colonoscopy has been shown to be very effective in preventing colon cancer. Death rates have declined significantly due to the increased availability of screening colonoscopies (where polyps are often removed on the spot), early detection of the cancer and more effective treatments. The majority of colon cancer cases are sporadic rather than familial.
Colonoscopies are generally recommended by all cancer societies at age 50 for people without any risk factors. Screening recommendations are modified based on family history of colon cancer or
polyps and for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Two hereditary conditions – familial adenomatous polyposis and Lynch syndrome – account for 5 percent of all colon cancer cases and patients with either of these conditions require early screening.
What are some of the risk factors for colon cancer?
The biggest risk factors are a family history of colon cancer in what we call a first-degree relative, or immediate family member, and personal history of colon cancer or polyp(s). Large polyps greater than one centimeter in size and polyps with villous or tubulovillous histology also increase one’s risk. Screening is recommended at an earlier age (40 years) for people with a family history of polyps in relatives. Alcohol consumption, smoking, a diet high in fat and red meat, sedentary lifestyle and obesity are other risk factors.
How effective is screening?Most colorectal
cancers develop from precancerous growths called polyps. Polyps can be detected during a screening colonoscopy and can often be removed completely and effectively. Regular screening for and removal of polyps reduces your risk of developing colon cancer by up to 90 percent.
Screening methods and techniques for colonoscopies have been improved a lot and it’s quite painless. With
new sedation medications, most of the
time patients do not even know that their
procedure has been completed. Now, we
can even remove large and sessile polyps
with less risk of complications, which
can help a patient avoid major surgery
or a colon resection. Even if the cancer
is detected, it may be at a very early
stage when patients are not symptomatic
and there’s a good chance of complete
recovery without any chemotherapy. Once
symptoms develop, including tiredness,
rectal bleeding, anemia or weight loss, the
likelihood of advanced tumor increases
and may impact survival rate, recovery
time and may also require chemotherapy.
In essence, a colonoscopy is very
effective in detecting and removing
precancerous polyps; early detection of
colon cancer when it is potentially curable;
and preventing future development of
colon cancer.
Is it time for a colonoscopy?Story by Dr. Muhammad Siddiq, MD
Dr. Muhammad
Siddiq is a Graduate
of Dow University
of Health Sciences
in Karachi, Pakistan.
He completed his
residency in Internal
Medicine from St. Vincent’s Medical Center
in Staten Island, N.Y., and completed a
Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Cook
County Hospital in Chicago.
About the author
E ight out of every 1,000 babies born each year are diagnosed with congenital
heart defects, and many spend years undergoing procedures and tests – many of which contain radiation – to monitor the issue.
Could that exposure to radiation cause potential harm years later? That is the question that Dr. Jason Johnson, a cardiologist with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and assistant professor of pediatrics and radiology with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, set out to answer in his research project while studying advanced imaging at Duke University.
“We do a lot of imaging tests in heart patients, which is essentially just taking
pictures,” Johnson said. “And in some cases, the tests required to get those images require radiation.”
Johnson and his fellow researchers decided to look into how much radiation the average child with heart disease was exposed to over a specific time period. They followed 337 children under age 6 who had surgery for heart disease at Duke University Medical Center and collected almost 14,000 imaging procedures, including X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and cardiac catheterization procedures using video X-rays called fluoroscopy.
The research team reviewed medical records to find the most common imaging procedures, calculated how much radiation organs absorb during each procedure, then used a National Academy of Sciences report to analyze lifetime cancer risks based on the amounts of each procedure’s exposure.
“The good news is that for most children with heart disease, the radiation exposure – and therefore the cancer risk – was relatively low,” Johnson said. “The average exposure for each patient was about three millisieverts (mSv) over the course of the six-year study. Putting that in perspective, the average American is exposed to three mSv of radiation each year.”
However, in patients with more severe forms of heart disease – transplant recipients and those diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome – the radiation exposure and cancer risk was higher.
“With patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, we saw an average exposure of 26 mSv over the course of the study,” Johnson said. “In the transplant patients, the average exposure was 64 mSv.”
Using the information from the National Academy of Sciences report, the research team determined that the average cancer risk for transplant patients was two percent higher than the baseline average and one percent higher for the hypoplastic left heart patients. In certain high-risk patients the cancer risk was 6 percent higher than the baseline average.
Johnson hopes the study will encourage parents of patients with heart disease to understand the potential risk of every test done on their child and discuss all options with their cardiologist.
“Most of the time, the benefit of the images outweigh the potential risk of cancer,” Johnson said. “Talk to your physician about the risks and benefits of the procedure and make sure it is the right choice for your child.”
Could treatment for kids with congenital heart defects put them at risk for cancer? Story from the
American Heart Association-Memphis
TITLE: Cardiologist with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Radiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
HOMETOWN: Pineville, La.
SCHOOL: I received my bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Louisiana State University and my doctorate in medicine from the Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. I earned my master’s in health science through Duke University and also completed my residency and fellowships with Duke University Medical Center.
FAMILY: My wife’s name is Natasha and we have a nine-year-old daughter named Eden who just started fourth grade.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT MEMPHIS: I love the food and diversity of the city. Downtown is different than Midtown, which is different than East Memphis. I like that it is still a southern city, where people are polite and courteous.
WHY PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY? I have always been interested in cardiac physiology, and I also have a family history of pediatric heart disease. My brother was born with a severe congenital heart defect and passed away when he was 11 months old. For years, I tried to stay away from cardiology because it was too close to home, but I found it too interesting to not pursue.
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Memphis often is described as a city on the move as it
continuously advances toward bigger and better developments, innovations and improvements. Now, the city can add a more vibrant fitness profile to its list of big ideas, thanks to the new Memphis Grizzlies Riverfront Fitness Trail and Pop-Up Park.
Also known as RiverFIT, the 30-acre experiential urban fitness and recreation project, located along the western edge of Tom Lee Park between the sidewalk and riverbank, runs through November and serves to engage the Memphis community in a variety of free, healthy and fun activities.
The action-packed space is sponsored by The Grizzlies in partnership with the Riverfront Development
Corporation and the city’s Department of Parks and Neighborhoods.
“It’s the shared vision of a whole community of folks who both live downtown and use the park for both fitness purposes and recreation,” said Diane Terrell, executive director of the Grizzlies Foundation and the Memphis Grizzlies Community Investment team. “The Grizzlies have been dedicated to enabling access to healthy choices since season one, so for us this is really the evolution of a long-term commitment to enhancing green spaces and parks across Memphis.”
Designed by Memphis-based ANF Architects, RiverFIT’s Fitness Trail includes six fixed fitness stations: monkey bars, pull-up bars, abdominal benches, plyometric boxes, battle ropes and an
obstacle course. Meanwhile, the Pop-Up Park element incorporates two full-sized beach volleyball courts and a lined soccer field into the space. Also included are open green areas for other urban sports, such as rugby, disc golf, bike polo and rowing.
“The diversity is one of the most exciting aspects,” Terrell said. “The six fixed fitness stations connect to existing assets, and that’s where this notion of a trail comes in.
“It includes those fitness stations, but it also takes in the stairs, the slope along Beale Street Landing and the bike lane, so it really incorporates those elements that users already enjoy and enhances them.”
With its temporary pop-up concept, RiverFIT’s greater goal is to spark conversation about how Memphis can optimize its urban green spaces to best serve the community.
“We really wanted the community – users alongside experts alongside engineers – to be able to co-create the space through use during this time, so that’s where the whole notion of pop-up comes in,” Terrell said. “Along the way, we’re gathering data. We want to know how people are using the park – whether they’re using some pieces more than others – and we’re getting anecdotal and survey feedback on all facets of it. That data will later become available to the public to fuel potential projects down the road.”
The RiverFIT ProjectStory by Erinn Figg
Map of the Riverfront Pop-Up park, provided by The Memphis Grizzlies.
TESTIMONIALSOsteoStrong is for everyone. Try it free and shareyour success story. See details on back.
ACTIVE ADULTS: REGAIN YOUR EDGEGraham H (PGA golfer): My golf game has greatlyimproved after just 5 sessions at OsteoStrong.I tell everyone about it.Mary M: Walking used to really hurt my knees,but now, they are pain free.
ANTI-AGING: RESTORE YOUR YOUTHDEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASEAlan A: I had to sleep on two pillows because myback pain from degenerative disc disease was so bad.After 6 sessions, the pain is now completely gone
FATIGUERuth W (87 years): Last year, I couldn’t even clean myhouse without getting tired. Last week I cleaned myhouse, vacuumed my car and cleaned my garage andstill felt great.
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Mark Akin, personal trainer and co-owner of Envision Memphis fitness center on Monroe Avenue, is one of many local fitness experts who are enthusiastic about the concept.
“This is the most excited I’ve been about something Memphis is doing in a very long time,” he said. “For the past two years, I’ve been going down to Tom Lee Park to ride my bike and train clients, and I always see people of all ages and
ethnicities smiling, sweating, having a good time and being friendly. It’s like a perfect microcosm of what Memphis really is. And now we’ve got these free tools down there and it’s unbelievable. We’re bringing a gym to people who may not be able to afford to join one.”
Akin not only is utilizing RiverFIT’s fitness stations to train clients, he’s also filming YouTube videos to show the public how to use them. He says the trail also
allows trainers like himself to interact
with people along the trail and help them
use the equipment, potentially attracting
new clients or even just inspiring people
to expand their fitness routines.
“Memphis needs people coming
together helping each other out,” Akin
said. “I think in a very small way this is
a golden opportunity for something like
that to happen.”
Pull Up StationMonkey BarsAb Station Plyoboxes
“Guys take their cars into the shop more than they take
themselves to the doctor.” Haynes Knight knows what he says is
true. The 54-year-old Memphis man was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year, and the road to diagnosis didn’t start at his doctor’s office. In fact, Knight admits that he hadn’t been to see a doctor in years.
While visiting a local festival late in 2013, Knight stopped by a vendor’s tent to get a B-12 shot. Under the Atlas Men’s Health tent, Knight met Rob Booth. Booth suggested he have his testosterone levels checked while he was there. Knight got his B-12 shot and went home. He then returned to the Atlas tent deciding to have the test done, thinking he might try Testosterone Replacement Therapy.
The phone rang a couple of days later. Booth was on the other end. “Before we start therapy you need to go see a urologist for some more tests,” Booth said.
Knight saw a urologist and was ultimately diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. Knight now sits, cancer free, and tells Booth, “You were one of the miracles in my life.”
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting one in six men, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. In fact, a man is 35 percent more likely to be diagnosed with
prostate cancer than a woman is to be diagnosed with breast cancer.
“This is more of a preventative medicine environment,” says Booth of Atlas Men’s Health. “The majority of our patients are generally healthy men who are just looking to feel better, which TRT can help do.” To determine if a man is a good candidate for TRT, several different levels are checked with a simple blood draw. One of the levels checked is PSA, which can be an indicator of prostate cancer if elevated. These preliminary evaluations have also led to the detection of early high blood pressure and high cholesterol in some patients long before they become a problem. Once a patient begins TRT, levels are checked every three months to ensure all levels are at their most effective for the individual.
Booth says that men prefer to come to Atlas over a traditional doctor’s office for a few reasons, one being that the environment is very “laid back.” He also points out that most people are in and out in about 15 minutes, and appointments are not necessary. Located in midtown
Memphis, Atlas Men’s Health offers
several special services and accepts most
insurance. Booth urges all men to get
their testosterone levels checked. He sees
men ranging from ages 25 to 75 and says,
“A large percentage of our patients are
healthy guys who don’t normally go to the
doctor.”
Another of Booth’s patients is
57-year-old Bryant Scallorn, a cancer
survivor who started Testosterone
Replacement after feeling worn down
post-treatment. Since coming to Atlas,
Scallorn has gained back 20 pounds of the
weight he had lost during treatments.
“This is medicine and science,”
Scallorn said. “One day I noticed I was
sitting up better and stronger.”
Being Proactive Pays Off for Men Story by Lisa Creswell Busby
Haynes Knight, 54, and Bryant Scallorn, 57, are both prostate cancer survivors and patients of Clinic Director Rob Booth of Atlas Men’s Health. Photo provided.
W hen you think about skin cancer, you don’t always think about
the eyes, but you should. Skin cancers of the eyelid account for 5 to 10 percent of all skin cancers that occur in Americans, primarily because sun exposure makes eyelids susceptible to developing cancer. Because of the high rate of occurrence, you should be aware of the most common types of eye cancer and their warning signs.
The great majority of eyelid cancers are not hereditary but are related to excessive sun and UV exposure. Fair-skinned individuals are more at risk than darker skin types but everyone should use good sun protection for their face and eyes when outdoors. Most everyone knows that a good quality sunscreen consists of an SPF of at least 30 combined with a physical UV light blocker containing zinc or titanium dioxide or chemical blockers like avobenzone or oxybenzone. Toyos Clinic iScience sunscreen incorporates clear titanium and zinc dioxides as well as a microencapsulated melanin, which is our body’s natural sunblock ($51.)
Even the best sunscreen can’t always be used near the sensitive eye area as potential irritation can occur if the sunscreen is accidentally introduced into the eye. This makes high quality sunglasses even more important. Many
studies now show the protective benefits from prescription eyewear and sunglasses in preventing cataracts as well as eyelid cancers. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)’s criteria for sunglasses and fashion eyewear require less than 1 percent transmission of light wavelengths less than 310 nanometers. Wearing glasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV radiation is an important way to ensure good ocular health. Less expensive sunglasses that lack proper UV protection and don’t meet ANSI standards can actually be worse for your eyes than wearing nothing at all, as eyes are fooled by the colors and pupils will dilate and let in more harmful rays.
Ninety-five percent of eyelid cancers are tumors known as basal or squamous cell cancers that most commonly grow on lower lids but can be found anywhere around the eye. They can look like lumps, ulcers, scars or areas that are slow to heal. In other cases, cancer can look like a red or brown spot on the eye or lids. A professional should check out areas of concern that bleed or cause an absence of lashes or ingrown lashes. Cancers that grow in or near our tear ducts have a higher risk of spreading to other parts of our bodies, which can be especially concerning in the case of melanomas.
Depending on the size and type of cancer, some cancers can be removed in
the office or may require more extensive surgery for optimal results. Our new MIXTO CO2 laser is available to remove certain lesions in the office and to help improve the appearance of any scarring after the healing process.
I specialize in ophthalmology and facial cosmetic surgery, and I have more than 15 years of experience biopsying, removing and repairing lesions like these. Prevention is the best medicine, and at Toyos Clinic we carry a full line of ANSI certified sunglass wear and prescription glasses to serve your needs. Our top of the line iScience skin products can help prevent and repair photodamage caused by the sun and our surgical team is prepared with the latest technologies including MIXTO laser to serve your needs.
High occurrence of eyelid skin cancer shows importance of sun protection
Story by Dr. Melissa Toyos, MD
Dr. Melissa Toyos
is a board-certified
ophthalmologist,
specializing in cataract
surgery, glaucoma and
cosmetic procedures of
the face. She is a former
President of the Missouri Society of Eye
Physicians and Surgeons and has served as
a mentor to young female surgeons, helping
them understand how to balance a career and
motherhood.
About the author
The pediatric orthopaedic team atCampbell Clinic knows kidsfrom head to toe.
When my son broke his ankle during a high school soccer game, we headedstraight to Campbell Clinic. They have a team of doctors fully dedicated totreating simple and complex pediatric orthopaedic problems. Campbell Clinicis great with kids – from infants to teenagers – and knows how to treat a widerange of injuries and conditions. In fact, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospitalchose Campbell Clinic as their orthopaedic partner.
Today, my soccer star is feeling better, and back on the field.
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Q: I started running (2-3x a week) several months ago to prepare for a race, but admittedly, it was also because I also wanted to lose some weight. And I’m not. I’m not really seeing results at all and I don’t understand why? Blaire T., Cordova
A: There could be several reasons you are not losing weight. Running can build muscle, which weighs more than fat so you may not see the scale drop while your body changes. Another reason is that your diet may not be what it should. Running burns calories but it takes a lot of running to make up for poor diet choices. If you want to lose weight you may want to add strength training into your race prep.
Q: What’s your favorite fitness app to recommend to clients? Marcus B., Collierville
A: My Fitness Pal is what I would recommend. It’s a great app for keeping track of calories, fat, carbs and protein intake. The more you know about what you eat the better choices you can make. Your diet is going to be what really helps you lose weight and make changes in your body. Another great thing about My Fitness Pal is that you can track your workouts as well so you have a pretty good idea of how many calories you burned and can change your eating accordingly.
Fitness advice from a local
personal trainer
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of Klein Fitness located at
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It is the one word no one ever wants to hear their doctor say – cancer. But according to
the American Cancer Society, more than 1.5 million Americans received that diagnosis
in 2012 alone. Being diagnosed or having a loved one diagnosed with cancer is frightening,
stressful and overwhelming. The good news is that the majority of Americans can now
continue to live full lives following their initial diagnosis thanks in large part to the new
medical technology and treatments now available.
In the past, having a cancerous tumor removed meant undergoing invasive surgery
and recuperating in the hospital for days. Thankfully, today doctors have access to
leading-edge technologies that target and eliminate many types of cancerous tumors
without cutting into the patient or requiring an overnight hospital stay.
The CyberKnife® Radiosurgery System was the first, and remains the only, full-
body radiosurgery device designed to help destroy tumors with intense, highly-focused
beams of radiation. The CyberKnife System can treat tumors anywhere in the body,
from the brain to the lung to the prostate, and is the best radiation oncology solution for
treating, tracking and adjusting in real-time to moving targets with extreme precision and
accuracy. The CyberKnife System is able to treat patients in one to five days as opposed
to what can be months of other forms of daily radiation treatment. This is because of the
CyberKnife System’s extreme accuracy, which enables it to deliver the maximum dose
very precisely.
Not only do most CyberKnife patients avoid surgery and finish treatment in a
week, their brief course of treatment is pain-free and typically lasts an hour or less per
treatment. The majority of patients go about their daily routine during treatment.
A unique feature of the CyberKnife System is its tracking that enables continuous
coordination with a patient’s tumor movement during treatment. This is crucial for
patients receiving treatment for lung and prostate cancer – two areas that are in constant
motion. Because of the CyberKnife System’s ability to continuously track and adjust in
real-time in combination with its sub-millimeter accuracy, patients can be confident their
tumors are being treated while the surrounding healthy tissue and organs are spared.
Treating cancer with the CyberKnife System
Story from Saint Francis Healthcare
What is a CyberKnife treatment like?When receiving treatment, patients simply lie down on a
padded table and breathe normally while the CyberKnife
System quietly moves around them. Once treatment is
complete, a patient has follow-up appointments with
their doctor as they follow the destruction of the tumor.
The CyberKnife System is a great option for patients who
are unable to receive surgery, have surgically complex
tumors or are seeking an alternative to surgery that will allow them to continue their
active lifestyle with minimal disruption.
The Saint Francis Cancer Center offers CyberKnife technology. For information, call
901-765-3600 or visit www.SaintFrancisCancerCenter.com.
The pediatric orthopaedic team atCampbell Clinic knows kidsfrom head to toe.
When my son broke his ankle during a high school soccer game, we headedstraight to Campbell Clinic. They have a team of doctors fully dedicated totreating simple and complex pediatric orthopaedic problems. Campbell Clinicis great with kids – from infants to teenagers – and knows how to treat a widerange of injuries and conditions. In fact, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospitalchose Campbell Clinic as their orthopaedic partner.
Today, my soccer star is feeling better, and back on the field.
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S ometimes, I feel pharmacists are overlooked in the care of cancer
patients. There are oncology pharmacists, who are experts on cancer medications and medications used to treat side effects, but oncology pharmacists are most often seen working in a hospital setting. Community pharmacists also have an important role to play on a cancer care team.
A pharmacist’s role is to be aware of the different side effects of all of the different medications a cancer patient may be prescribed. It is the duty of the
pharmacist to help patients understand how to safely take their cancer medications and to counsel patients when they are in doubt about chemotherapy or any other treatment ordered by a physician.
The pharmacist shares a vital role on the patient’s health care team by educating him or her on what to expect during treatment. The pharmacist also ensures that the medication is given at the right time and dosed correctly.
The pharmacist’s role is also of value in advising patients about herbal or alternative medicine.
I encourage all cancer patients to talk
with their pharmacists during treatment.
It’s important for patients to tell their
pharmacists about all of the medications
they are taking, or plan on taking, even if
some of them are over-the-counter. This will
help the pharmacists better serve patients.
Story by Dr. Charles A. Champion, D. Ph.
Dr. Charles A. Champion, better known as the herbal pharmacist, fuses modern pharmacy with his belief in the healing powers of herbs. He is the owner
of Champion’s Pharmacy and Herb Store on Elvis Presley Boulevard and he has received numerous accolades over the years including: the Bowl of Hygeia Award for outstanding community service by a pharmacist; the 1987 Pharmacist of the Year Award; the Dr. Henry L. Starks Distinguished Service Award; and the Outstanding Service Award, presented by the National Pharmaceutical Association. For more information, visit www.theherbalman.com or call 901-948-6622.
About the authorThe Role of Pharmacists in Cancer Patient Care
KID YOGA PART 2
work it out | step-by-step moves for a healthy body
We’re continuing this month with the
second part of our kid-friendly yoga
tutorial. Yoga is a great activity to practice
at home at any age. The following moves,
which can be paired with last month’s for a
more complete routine, are demonstrated by
instructor Greta Hauberg and 6-year-old star
student Jay Clark.
Hauberg is a licensed massage therapist
at Fundamental Fitness in East Memphis.
She also teaches yoga to children in after-
school programs and summer camps
throughout the greater Memphis area.
PHOTOS BYJASON TERRELL
Banana (from Superman)1. Roll over from onto your back, keeping your arms and legs
outstretched and off the ground.2. Breathe.
Tree
1. Stand with the bases of your big toes touching, heels slightly apart. Begin by shifting weight onto your left foot. Bend your right knee and pick up your right ankle with your right hand and lift your foot up and against your left thigh.
2. Lift your arms toward the sky and lengthen your tailbone toward the earth. Step down and repeat on the other side.
Superman1. Lie on your stomach with your toes flat on the floor and
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Recipe copyright © 2014 American Heart Association. This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association’s Simple Cooking with Heart Program. For more simple, quick and affordable recipes, visit heart.org/simplecooking.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
FROM THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
American • 4 servings • About $3.08 per serving
Calories 366Total Fat 8.0 gSaturated Fat 2.5 gTrans Fat 0.0 gPolyunsaturated Fat 1.0 gMonounsaturated Fat 2.5 gCholesterol 79 mgSodium 519 mgCarbohydrates 37 gDietary Fiber 4 gTotal Sugars 12 gProtein 38 g
Per serving
Ingredients:
1 pound chicken tenderloins, skin and visible fat removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 small Idaho potato (about ¾ cup), peeled and diced into bite size pieces
2 garlic cloved, minced or 2 teaspoon from jar
¾ cup frozen peas, thawed
½ small onion, chopped
¾ cup chopped carrots (about 2 small carrots)
1 cup fresh corn, cut off cob (about one ear), or 1 (8 oz.) can no salt added corn
½ cup celery (about 2 stalks), chopped
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried herbs, salt free added Italian blend
¼ cup skim milk
1½ cups fat-free, plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (7.5 oz) can 10 count refrigerated low-fat buttermilk biscuits (try to look for whole wheat)
Cooking spray
Cooking Instructions:1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Place chicken in medium saucepot and fill about halfway with water (enough to completely cover chicken). Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook about 20 minutes. Remove from water, cool slightly and dice into bite size pieces cover and place in refrigerator. (Can be prepared a day ahead.)
3. In a medium saucepot, place potato pieces in cold water, turn heat on high and bring to a boil. Boil potatoes until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from water and set aside.
4. Heat olive oil in a large saucepot, over medium low heat. Add garlic, peas, onion, carrots, corn, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and herbs and continue cooking for 5-7 more minutes, until most of cooking liquid has been absorbed.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together milk, yogurt, chicken and potatoes. Add yogurt mixture to hot vegetable mixture and remove from heat.
6. Keep biscuits cold until ready to use. Cut 5 biscuits into small ½ inch cubes.
7. Place mixture in a 9 x 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Scatter biscuit pieces, evenly spaced, over top of pot pie mixture.
8. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until biscuit dough is golden brown.
Cook’s TipFrozen vegetables can be substituted for all vegetables in this dish. To thaw, measure out correct amounts of each vegetable and place in a bowl of lukewarm water. In about 10 minutes they will be ready to use.
Get the Kids InvolvedScattering the biscuit dough and watching as it puffs up and turns golden brown in the oven while it cooks if a safe and fun step to involve kids in the cooking process.
Editor’s note: Incorrect instructions
accompanied this recipe in our September issue. We sincerely
apologize for the error.
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