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Dresden/ Gleason (Weakley East) Relay Friday night at Tater Town Raceway
The Weakley East Relay takes place Friday night at Gleason’s Tater Town Raceway. It will feature bouncy houses, corn hole, a car show and fireworks. The 2016 Honorary Chairs are Gabe Parker (youth) Richard Black & Leah Bennett Entertainment will be provided by: Wendell Verdell; Gail Muzzall; Lyndell and Melinda Dilday; Rising Phoenix (DJ); Ricky Morgan; and The Gleason Methodist Church’s Hands of Worship. There will be food concessions featuring BBQ Bologna, Grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, polish sausages, smoked tenderloin sandwiches as well as desserts like homemade ice cream, pies, cakes and cookies. The Lifeline Bloodmobile will be on site. Donors will recieve a free t-shirt and enter for a chance to win four tickets to Six Flags, St. Louis.
Schedule of Events 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Survivor registration, concession sales begin and car show 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Music from Gleason 1st Methodist Church Hands of Worship, Grace Stafford and Sophie Wilson 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Music from Lyndell & Melinda Dilday 7:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, National Anthem performed by Wendell Verdell 7:45 p.m. Survivor recognition, survivor lap, Honorary Chair introductions followed by an auction and music by Ricky Morgan. 9:45 p.m. Torch of Hope Ceremony and Luminary Service 10 p.m. Fireworks 11 p.m. to 12 a.m. Let the fun and games begin! 12 a.m. Clean up and farewell
Gabriel Parker, our son, our hero During the fall of 2014, Gabe was a happy-golucky boy enjoying sports, being with his friends, and going to school. At some point during that time, we began to notice a large lump on the side of his neck. Everyone has swollen lymph nodes so we did not think very much of it. Around December of 2014, Gabe became sick with a sinus infection and I took him to the Martin Walk-In Clinic. As the doctor looked as his throat he noticed Gabe’s lump. He asked me how long it had been there and if his doctor had noticed it? I told him that I knew it had been there for several months, maybe even a year, and I wasn’t sure if his doctor had noticed it. He told me that I needed to make an appointment with his doctor, Dr. Sammy Bradberry, right away so he could look at it. We still did not think much of the lump so we did not bring Gabe to see Dr. Bradberry until January of 2015. During the visit, Dr. Sam said, “I want this to be removed in the next few
weeks so let’s make an appointment with a surgeon in Union City.” We arrived at the office of Dr. Jennifer Dicocco and she looked at the lump on Gabe’s neck. She said “I can’t operate on this. He is too young plus the lump is in a high risk location. However, I can biopsy it for you.” The results of the biopsy came back on a Friday in February 2015; the same day the big ice storm hit. Dr. Dicocco called and said, “I know bad weather is coming and we have already closed the office, but Gabe’s results are in and I need to see you all right away.” She reopened her office for us that day and told us that the results of the biopsy are unclear, but it does reveal irregular cells, possible Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Of course we were devastated and headed into the weekend not knowing for sure it was. On Monday of the next week, we proceeded to Paducah, KY to meet with an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist which Dr. Dicocco had already scheduled before the biopsy. Dr. Dicoc-
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co called us when were in route to Paducah and said “Turn around. I’ve made you an appointment with St. Jude on Tuesday Morning.” We looked at each other and said “Wow! She really must think that he has it!” It was great news but a crushing blow at the same time. Our experience at St. Jude was both humbling and amazing. Gabe was assigned an entire team of doctors and nurses, including a Child Life Nurse and Psychologist who ensured that he was happy. After several scans, he was officially diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 2A by his Oncologist, Dr. Monica Metzger and Dr. Jessica Valdez. As it turned out, Gabe had several other swollen lymph nodes in his neck and under his arm. He had the large tumor removed that week and began receiving chemotherapy on Tuesday of the next week. Gabe underwent chemo treatments every other week for the next three months. He was declared fully clear on May 5, 2015. Many people have asked
TEAM GABE — Willie and Kyla Parker stand with their son Gabe who is one of this year’s Honorary Chairs for Weakley East. Gabe is a survivor of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. how we managed to get through this ordeal, but I can tell you that it is easy to keep your head up and keep going when people are carrying you all along the way. We are truly indebted to the doctors, nurses, support staff, and donors of St. Jude. We stayed at the hos-
pital hotel, received superb care, and even received food and snacks all free of charge. We were cared for by our dear friends, Mark and Kerry Maddox, Amy Whitaker of Paris, Dr. Sam, Dr. Dicocco, our co-workers, families, local churches, communities and schools. We know that peo-
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ple continue to think and pray for us, and for all of this, we will are eternally grateful. We have emerged from this journey knowing for certain that we are incredibly fortunate to be loved by so many outstanding people and there is no greater blessing than that.
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Relay for Life Blood Drive Friday, June 3, Dresden Relay from 6-10 p.m. E. W. James of Martin Blood Drive Monday, June 13, 12 noon – 6 p.m. Tennova in Martin Wednesday, June 15th from 12 to 4 pm BaTTLE of ThE BaDgEs, Martin at simmons Bank Friday, June 24, 11:30 – 4:30 Weakley County Library in Dresden Tuesday, June 28th from 11 to 3 pm for the JUNE DRIVEs only, donors may register to win 4 tickets to six flags, st. Louis.
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History of Relay For Life One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington, as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons. In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt’s friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought
about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
“Relayers raise the money. The money funds the research. Research kills cancer. Therefore relayers kill cancer.” -Dr. Gordy Klatt In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield. Relay For Life Today? The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a lifechanging event that gives everyone in communities
across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer SURVIVORS — Honorary Chairs, Richard Black and Leah Bennett speak at The Surviwill be eliminated. vors Luncheon which was held May 24. “I live each day with a new outlook on life!” says Relay For Life is more Black who survived kidney cancer. than just a fundraiser. It’s a life-changing experience. At Relay, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate, remember, and fight back. And every person who participates joins others around the globe as part of this worldwide movement to end cancer.
Weakley West of Martin is selling luminaria with 3 options to choose from: White luminaria $5.00 Purple luminaria $25.00 Pink in memory of Anna Kate $50.00
MARATHON MAN — Dr. Gordy Klatt, center, started the Relay for Life movement with his 24 hour 83.6 mile journey in May of 1985. Gordy’s vision has grown into a nationwide event raising nearly $5 billion in fundraising to save lives from cancer. In addition, the American Cancer Society licenses 20 non-governmental cancer organizations in other countries to hold Relay For Life events to battle cancer across the globe.
To purchase a luminaria pick up a form at the Weakley County Press at 235 Lindell St., Martin or contact Relay for Life Community Manager, Ariell White, ariell.white@cancer.org or call 731-512-5013
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“Tune Out Cancer” Martin (Weakley West) Relay
Saturday at Festival Park, Downtown Martin 6 p.m. until midnight Live music, bouncy house, games and food. Honorary Chairs: Mike & Jennifer Wenz
SURVIVORS LAP — Al cancer survivors at the event take the first lap around the track, cel-
ebrating their victory over cancer while cheered on by the other participants who line the track.
Number of US cancer survivors to exceed 20 million by 2026
A new report by the American Cancer Society – in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute – estimates there are more than 15.5 million cancer survivors alive in the US today, and that number will grow to more than 20 million by 2026. This includes everyone who’s ever had cancer, from the time of diagnosis for the rest of their life. The report, “Cancer Treatment & Survivorship Facts & Figures 2016-2017,” and an accompanying journal article in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians were released June 2. The report says even though the rates of new cancer cases are decreasing in men and
staying about the same in women, the number of cancer survivors is growing. This is due partly to improved treatments that help people with cancer live longer; improvements in early detection that allow doctors to find cancer earlier when it is easier to treat; and a growing and aging population. The report was created to help draw attention to the increasing number of cancer survivors in the US who have specific medical, psychological, and social needs. It also aims to raise awareness of resources that can assist patients, caregivers, and health care providers in navigating treatment and re-
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covery from cancer. According to the report, the 3 most common cancers among male survivors are prostate cancer, colon and rectal cancer, and melanoma skin cancer. The 3 most common cancers among female survivors are breast cancer, uterine cancer (including endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma), and colon and rectal cancer. The report also finds that 47% of cancer survivors, almost half, are 70 years old or older, and only 5% are younger than 40. The median age of patients at the time of cancer diagnosis is 65, although this varies by cancer type. From cancer.org
HISTORICAL QUILTS — Having worked with the American Cancer Society as a volunteer for 40 years, Mary Elizabeth Bell took all her Relay for Life committee and team shirts and made two quilts. She is donating these handmade items to be auctioned off at this year’s Relay for Life event in Martin. One quilt, which measures 83 inches by 102 inches (queen size) used 30 shirts. Having 17 shirts left over, she made a 43-inch square wall hanging which could also be used as a baby quilt. The quilts tell the story of hope, fighting for a cure, sponsorship and survivorship. The amount they bring at auction will be used for cancer research.
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E. W. James of Martin Blood Drive Monday, June 13, 12 noon – 6 p.m. Tennova in Martin Wednesday, June 15th from 12 to 4 pm BaTTLE oF ThE BaDgES, Martin at Simmons Bank Friday, June 24, 11:30 – 4:30 Weakley County Library in Dresden Tuesday, June 28th from 11 to 3 pm For the JUNE DRIVES only, donors may register to win 4 tickets to Six Flags, St. Louis.
All donors receive a free t-shirt
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Let’s score for a cure and have victory over cancer! Greenfield Relay for Life scheduled for Friday night Greenfield’s Relay for Life event is Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Up Town (the long strip of businesses) Greenfield. The theme is a sports and tailgating one. “Let’s score for a cure and have Victory over Cancer” There will be lots of entertainment this year. The following are the acts that will be performing. Brock & Blake Brauer, Victoria Galey, Johnathan Shepherd, Lydia Greub, Lisa Hilliard’s Voice group, Jimmy Wayne Ricketts, Gina McAllister, and the Cooper Band. Opening Ceremonies will be at 5 p.m. and we will kick it off with our survivor and caregiver lap at that time, luminaria ceremony will be around 7:30 p.m. The New Involvement club will be cooking Pork Loin, cole slaw and chips, there will be dip-n-dots, hot dogs/hamburgers and possibly bbq bologna. There will be great food, entertainment and games for all ages. Please come out and support your local Relay event and enjoy some great company
In more than 5,200 communities and 20 countries, Relay For Life events comprise the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Each Relay For Life event is special to its community, but the movement’s true power lies in the combined commitment of thousands of participants, volunteers, and supporters to help the American Cancer Society save lives from cancer. For more than 65 years, the American Cancer Society has been finding answers that save lives from changes in lifestyle to new approaches in therapies to improving cancer patients’ quality of life. No single nongovernmental, not-forprofit organization in the U.S. has invested more to find the causes and cures of cancer. What Makes a Relay Event Special? Many moments create the unique Relay experience. Event details vary by location, but all events have key moments in common: Survivors Lap During the Survivors Lap, all cancer survivors at the event take the Celebrate During a Relay event, participants and survivors celebrate what they’ve overcome.
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first lap around the track, celebrating their victory over cancer while cheered on by the other participants who line the track. Relay For Life events also recognize and celebrate caregivers, who give time, love and support to their friends, family, neighbors and coworkers facing cancer. The Luminaria Ceremony The Luminaria Ceremony occurs at every Relay For Life event. As the sun sets, luminaria lining the track light up the night. A hush falls over the crowd that had been overflowing with celebration. Relay For Life participants, survivors, and caregivers then gather to remember loved ones lost to cancer and to honor those whose fight continues. Each luminaria is personalized with a name, photo, message or drawing in memory or honor of a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. Luminaria can also be dedicated in support of a Relay participant. Each luminaria candle represents a person. They are our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
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friends, coworkers and so many others. All events offer a classic, white bag. Other luminaria dedication options may include a gold bag and a tribute torch. Why We Fundraise While the American Cancer Society is making progress toward a world without cancer, only with your dedication and fundraising efforts can we finish the fight against the disease. With your help, we aren’t just fighting one type of cancer we’re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay For Life experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten our loved ones or rob anyone of another birthday. Make sure your team members and donors understand how important their contributions are by sharing how their support is making a difference.
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Relay for Life Blood Drive Friday, May 20 at Greenfield Relay from 7-11 p.m. Relay for Life Blood Drive Friday, June 3, Dresden Relay from 6-10 p.m. E. W. James of Martin Blood Drive Monday, June 13, 12 noon – 6 p.m. Tennova in Martin Wednesday, June 15th from 12 to 4 pm BaTTLE of ThE BaDgEs, Martin at simmons Bank Friday, June 24, 11:30 – 4:30 Weakley County Library in Dresden Tuesday, June 28th from 11 to 3 pm for the JUNE DRIVEs only, donors may register to win 4 tickets to six flags, st. Louis.
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What is cancer? A guide for patients and families What is cancer? Cancer can start any place in the body. It starts when cells grow out of control and crowd out normal cells. This makes it hard for the body to work the way it should. Cancer can be treated very well for many people. In fact, more people than ever before lead full lives after cancer treatment. Here we will explain what cancer is and how it’s treated. You’ll find a list of words about cancer and what they mean at the end of this booklet. Cancer basics Cancer is not just one disease. There are many types of cancer. It’s not just one disease. Cancer can start in the lungs, the breast, the colon, or even in the blood. Cancers are alike in some ways, but they are different in the ways they grow and spread. How are cancers alike? The cells in our bodies all have certain jobs to do. Normal cells divide in an orderly way. They die when they are worn out or damaged, and new cells take their place. Cancer is when the cells start to grow out of control. The cancer cells keep on growing and making new cells. They crowd out normal cells. This causes problems in the part of the body where the cancer started. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body. For instance, cancer cells in the lung can travel to the bones and grow there. When cancer cells spread, it’s called metastasis (mehTAS-tuh-sis). When lung cancer spreads to the bones, it’s still called lung cancer. To doctors, the cancer cells in the bones look just like the ones from the lung. It’s not called bone cancer unless it started in the bones. How are cancers different? Some cancers grow and spread fast. Others grow more slowly. They also respond to treatment in different ways. Some types of
cancer are best treated with surgery; others respond better to drugs called chemotherapy (key-mo-THERuh-pee). Often 2 or more treatments are used to get the best results. When someone has cancer, the doctor will want to find out what kind of cancer it is. People with cancer need treatment that works for their type of cancer. What are tumors? Most cancers form a lump called a tumor or a growth. But not all lumps are cancer. Doctors take out a piece of the lump and look at it to find out if it’s cancer. Lumps that are not cancer are called benign (be-NINE). Lumps that are cancer are called malignant (muh-LIG-nunt). There are some cancers, like leukemia (cancer of the blood), that don’t form tumors. They grow in the blood cells or other cells of the body. “There is a fear that goes through you when you’re told you have cancer. It’s so hard in the beginning to think about anything but your diagnosis. It’s the first thing you think about every morning. I want people with cancer to know it does get better. Talking about your cancer helps you deal with all of the new emotions you are feeling. Remember, it’s normal to get upset.” – Delores, cancer survivor What stage is the cancer? The doctor also needs to know if and how far the cancer has spread from where it started. This is called the cancer stage. You may have heard other people say that their cancer was stage 1 or stage 2. Knowing the stage of the cancer helps the doctor decide what type of treatment is best. For each type of cancer there are tests that can be done to figure out the stage of the cancer. As a rule, a lower stage (such as a stage 1 or 2) means that the cancer has not spread very much. A higher number (such as a stage 3 or 4) means it has spread more. Stage 4 is the
highest stage. Ask your doctor to explain the stage of your cancer and what it means for you. How is cancer treated? The most common treatments for cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation (ray-dee-A- shun). Surgery can be used to take out the cancer. The doctor might also take out some or all of the body part the cancer affects. For breast cancer, part (or all) of the breast might be removed. For prostate cancer, the prostate gland might be taken out. Surgery is not used for all types of cancer. For example, blood cancers like leukemia are best treated with drugs. Chemo (short for chemotherapy) is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Some chemo can be given by IV (into a vein through a needle), and others are a pill you swallow. Because chemo drugs travel to nearly all parts of the body, they are useful for cancer that has spread. Radiation is also used to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. It can be used alone or with surgery or chemo. Radiation treatment is like getting an xray. Sometimes it’s given by putting a “seed” inside the cancer to give off the radiation. “What was helpful for me was taking the time to step back and see the big picture. Getting the answers to my questions helped me to make a good decision. I did what I wanted and needed to do. I did things that made me feel comfortable, not what others thought I needed to do to be comfortable.” – Kevin, cancer survivor What treatment is best for me? Your cancer treatment will depend on what’s best for you. Some cancers respond better to surgery; others respond better to chemo or radiation. Knowing the type of cancer you have is the first step toward knowing which treatments will work best for you.
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The stage of your cancer will also help the doctor decide on the best treatment for you. A stage 3 or 4 cancer is likely to respond better to treatments that treat the whole body, like chemo. Your health and the treatment you prefer will also play a part in deciding about cancer treatment. Not all types of treatment will work for your cancer, so ask what options you have. And treatments do have side effects, so ask about what to expect with each treatment. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. It’s your right to know what treatments are most likely to help and what their side effects may be. Why did this happen to me? People with cancer often ask, “What did I do wrong?” or “Why me?” Doctors don’t know for sure what causes cancer. When doctors can’t give a cause, people may come up with their own ideas about why it happened. Some people think they’re being punished for something they did or didn’t do in the past. Most people wonder if they did something to cause the cancer. If you’re having these feelings, you’re not alone. Thoughts and beliefs like this are common for people with cancer. You need to know that cancer is not a punishment for your past actions. Try to not blame yourself or focus on looking for ways you might have prevented cancer. Cancer is not your fault, and there’s almost never a way to find out what caused it. Instead, focus on taking good care of yourself now. Your American Cancer Society can tell you more about cancer and cancer treatment. Call 1-800-2272345 anytime, day or night.
Cancer words you may hear
These are words that you may hear your cancer care team use. Benign (be-NINE): a tumor that’s not cancer Biopsy (BY-op-see): taking out a piece of tissue to see if cancer cells are in it Cancer (CAN-sur): a word used to describe more than 100 diseases in which cells grow out of control; or a tumor with cancer in it Chemotherapy (key-mo-THER-uh-pee): the use of drugs to treat disease. The word most often refers to drugs used to treat cancer. Sometimes it’s just called “chemo.” Malignant (muh-LIG-nunt): having cancer in it Metastasis/Metastasized (meh-TAS-tuhsis/meh-TAS-tuh-sized): the spread of cancer cells to distant parts of the body through the lymph system or bloodstream Oncologist (on-KAHL-uh-jist): a doctor who treats people who have cancer Radiation therapy (ray-dee-A-shun THERuh-pee): the use of high-energy rays, like x-rays, to treat cancer Remission (re-MISH-un): when signs or symptoms of cancer are all or partly gone Stage: a word that tells whether a cancer has spread, and if so, how far
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