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How life changed after breast cancer

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For 38 years, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program has offered Long Islanders — and all New Yorkers — coping with breast cancer a resource for emotional support and valuable information.

The more than 100 highly trained volunteers offer emotional support, information and referrals, all free. Social work staff provides professional services.

In addition to the hotline, locally the program offers support groups, individual and family counseling, plus educational forums and workshops.

Hotline staffers are readily available to respond to everyone who has concerns about breast cancer. “You are not alone” is their motto.

Many local survivors volunteer with the hotline. They offer their personal insights in their ongoing effort to support others; sharing their message that it is possible to move on — and even thrive — as you find your own way on this unanticipated journey.

The volunteers are women (and one man) who have had breast cancer. They turned their encounter with the disease into an opportunity to help others.

Here three hotline volunteers share how their lives changed after they were diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer.

she received 30 radiation treatments — all in the hospital where she was still working. During her lunch break she would have her radiation and then run back to work.

“You do what you have to do,” says Muenzen, who found a deep well of strength that she didn’t know she had.

This strength helped her three years later when her husband Neil was diagnosed with lymphoma. She thought, ‘I got through my cancer and I’ll do my best to help him.’” Sadly, Neil succumbed to his cancer after what she describes as “two years of hell.”

Muenzen says she has become a “nuisance” to family and friends, urging them to get mammograms. She stresses that if you find your cancer early, chances of survival are greatly increased.

Last year Muenzen decided to to undergo training to become a volunteer with the Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline. “I was helped through my recovery by many people at South Nassau and decided it was time to give back,” says.

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Diana Muenzen, Bellmore Diana Muenzen was an RN at South Nassau Communities Hospital when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. After a lumpectomy

Janet Fine was diagnosed with breast cancer twice; the first time was 11 years ago in 2011 and then two years later the cancer returned. She describes being in denial the first time around, sort of pretending that it hadn’t happened and trying to get her life back to “normal.”

“I didn’t think I needed help,” she says.

When the cancer returned Fine reevaluated what she had been doing and decided to join a support group at the Adelphi Breast Cancer Program.

She found great value in talking to other women in similar situations and also felt she was able to help the other group members with her experiences.

“Once I got the help, I realized what it had done for me and wanted to reach

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The debate goes on.

The current thinking on mammogram screening caused quite a stir when it first became public in October 2015. It’s still the subject of discussion among patients and the medical community.

In a departure from past recommendations on breast cancer screening, new expert advice says that most women should not start mammograms before age 50, and it’s best for the tests to come every two years. These new recommendations come from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. This is the most influential group that provides preventive care guidelines for doctors. The new guidelines are the first that this group has issued on breast cancer screening since 2002.

Women ages 40 to 49 are the ones most affected by this new advice. Some women in this age group already get mammograms. Based on the new recommendations, these women would stop these yearly tests until age 50.

For more than five years, the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have endorsed a mammogram every one to two years for women ages 40 to 49. They have the same advice for women 50 and older. Since the American College of Physicians issued a different guideline two years ago, saying that mammograms should be optional for women ages 40 to 49, women are advised to talk to their doctors about the pros and cons of screening.

Alice Soler, Malverne Alice Soler says that being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 49 made her aware that life is finite and that waiting to do the things she wanted was not a path she wished to continue to follow. She decided to retire from her work as a teacher when she was 55.

“I’m not sure I would have retired,” Soler says, “if I hadn’t been diagnosed with breast cancer.”

Another change in her household was the addition of a dog, a Yorkshire terrier named Peanut. Peanut became her confidant.

“She gave me peace,” says Soler.

“You don’t have to hold back when talking to a dog.”

Soler has been committed to volunteer work, every other week for many years, even getting Peanut involved — at an extended care facility through Therapy Dog International. Peanut would visit with patients undergoing short and long-term therapy. “The patients loved her and I would disappear into the woodwork,” says Soler.

Then in the afternoon Soler would head to Adelphi to answer calls from people concerned about breast cancer, where she’s been volunteering since 2001. While Peanut is no longer comforting patients, Soler focusing on remains active with the hotline.

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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that screening women in their 40s offers limited benefits and may do more harm than good. This opinion is based on a thorough review of the latest research.

Many women have an emotional reaction to breast cancer, made all the more understandable because they have family or friends whose lives were up-ended by breast cancer.

On October 20, 2015, the American Cancer Society released a new breast cancer screening guideline for women at average risk. Here are some answers to questions that might be asked about it.

How does this guideline differ from previous ACS guidelines?

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out and provide assistance others. I wanted to help others the way I had been helped,” she says. She trained and became a hotline volunteer in 2012.

She says she is very grateful and appreciates the opportunity to support others with breast cancer. “I can’t tell them they are going to survive but perhaps I can offer hope.”

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The biggest change in the current guideline is that we now recommend that women at average risk for breast cancer start annual screening with mammograms at age 45, instead of age 40 (which was the starting age in our previous guideline). Women ages 40 to 44 can choose to begin getting mammograms yearly if they want to.

In addition, the guideline says that women should transition to screening every 2 years starting at age 55, but can also choose to continue screening annually.

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cal breast exam (CBE) as a screening method for women in the U.S. Breast self-exam is also no longer recommended as an option for women of any age.

Why did ACS change its guideline to say routine screening should start at 45 instead of 40?

The evidence shows that the risk of cancer is lower for women ages 40 to 44 and the risk of harm from screenings (biopsies for false-positive findings, overdiagnosis) is somewhat higher. Because of this, a direct recommendation to begin screening at age 40 was no longer warranted.

However, because the evidence shows some benefit from screening with mammography for women between 40 and 44, the guideline committee concluded that women in this age group should have the opportunity to begin screening based on their preferences and their consideration of the tradeoffs. That balance of benefits to risks becomes more favorable at age 45, so annual screening is recommended starting at this age.

Every life lost to cancer is important.

But the fact is, even though mammography reduces deaths from breast cancer, it does not eliminate them, even in the age groups where it is agreed that women should be screened. The challenge of screening is maximizing the

lifesaving benefits while minimizing its harms. These evidence-based guidelines represent the best current thinking on that balance.

What exactly should a woman do at age 40? Should she get screened or not? How should she decide?

The risk of breast cancer is lower in women between the ages of 40 to 44. Still, some women will choose to accept the greater chance of a falsepositive finding and the harms that could come from that (biopsy pain and anxiety, for instance) as a reasonable tradeoff for potentially finding cancer. The decision about whether to begin screening before age 45 is one that a woman should make with her health care provider.

Why can women choose to start screening every 2 years at age 55?

Although breast cancer is more common in older women after menopause, breast cancer grows more slowly in most women, and is easier to detect early because the breasts are less dense. Since most women are post-menopausal by age 55, and because the evidence did not reveal a statistical advantage to annual screening in post-menopausal women, the guidelines committee concluded that women should move to screening every 2 years starting at age 55. Still, the guideline says women may choose

to continue screening every year after age 55 based on their preferences.

Why is a clinical breast exam (CBE) no longer recommended?

Clinical breast examination (CBE) is a physical exam done by a health professional. During the beginning of the mammography era, the combination of CBE and mammography was associated with a lower risk of dying from breast cancer, and CBE was shown to offer an independent contribution to breast cancer detection.

Since then, as mammography has improved and women’s awareness and response to breast symptoms has increased, the few studies that exist suggest that CBE contributes very little to early breast cancer detection in settings where mammography screening is available and awareness is high.

In addition, there was moderate evidence that doing CBE along with mam-

mography increases the rate of false positives. Based on this information, the current guideline does not recommend CBE for US women at any age.

There are settings in the US where access to mammography remains a challenge, and the American Cancer Society will continue to work to ensure that all women have access to mammography screening. We recognize that some health care providers will continue to offer their patients CBE, and there may be instances when a patient decides with their health care provider to have the exam — and that’s OK. The important message of the guideline is that CBE should not be considered an acceptable alternative to mammography screening, no matter the challenges of access to mammography.

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Superfoods that will take a bite out of breast cancer Reduce your risk of breast and other cancers, and reocurrence by including important cancer-fighting foods in your daily diet.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a popular spice with many benefits — including cancer fighting properties. Scientists have found that a cinnamon extract interfered with a protein that helps tumors establish a blood supply, which is critical to keep them growing. Now, researchers are pursuing additional studies on the spice that may choke the life out of cancer.

Tiny and tasty, blueberries may be more than nature’s candy.

The latest findings indicate that blueberries could play a part in undoing a tough-to-treat type of breast cancer.

One study indicates that blueberries may help halt the growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer. This form of the disease is particularly aggressive and resistant to therapy. Researchers have found that blueberry juice held back the migration of cancer cells, while blueberry extract shrank tumors, stopped cancer cells from multiplying and even triggered their destruction.

Pomegranate, the sweet seeded fruit of ancient myth, is a rich source of antioxidants, and scientists are discovering other possible health benefits.

Researchers have identified six chemicals in the pomegranate that suppress aromatase — a substance in the body that helps produce estrogen.

About 70 percent of breast cancers need estrogen to grow, so pomegranate is a prime candidate as a breast-cancerblocking super food. Two substances in the fruit also have the potential to fight both colon cancer and diabetes.

Broccoli has garnered the most attention as a breast cancer fighting food. Research has shown it blocks tumor growth, preventing the further spread of cancer if it does occur. Look to other cruciferous veggies — cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kale — for similar benefits.

Apples

An apple a day may help to keep breast cancer away! Eat the peel of the apple for the added benefit of rich antioxidants, fiber and other compounds needed for anti-cancer nutrition.

Walnuts

Walnuts contain many helpful nutrients and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which help the body fight cancer. Research also suggests that walnuts may actually slow the growth of breast tumors.

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The mushroom is more than just a pizza topping or salad fixing.

Researchers have found that the common white-button mushroom block aromatase, a protein linked to most breast cancers. In lab studies, mushroom extract slowed the growth of breast tumors. Mushrooms have benefits for other forms of cancer as well.

Garlic

Garlic may have an impact on preventing healthy cells from cancerous through a component allyl sulfide. Allyl sulfides are found throughout the onion family, so adding garlic or onions to your recipes on a regular basis may aid in breast cancer prevention.

Flaxseed has a component called lignans that may have a role in decreasing cancer growth. Try adding ground flaxseed to a salad or in a recipe.

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Life-saving breast imaging technology gives women advantage in early detection

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reast density is not only linked to an increased risk of breast cancer but also decreases the sensitivity of mammograms and may impact early detection. In 2017, Mercy Medical Center was the first hospital in New York state to add LumaGem ® Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) technology to its vast array of women services. Since then, the team has completed close to 300 patient scans, uncovering several undetected cancers.

Mercy is also the only Long Island hospital offering VolparaDensity™, a breast imaging software designed to provide clinical insight that can immediately identify patients who will benefit most from MBI. VolparaDensity™ allows for personalized measurements of density, patient dose, breast compression and other factors designed to help maintain accuracy and consistent quality in breast screening.

This is particularly important for women with dense breast tissue where the mammogram may not be enough. More than 9 million women have had their breast density analyzed

nothing in the other breast before I had my surgery. This test gave me peace of mind!”

MBI technology not only assists physicians with an early, more accurate diagnosis but also gives patients the information they need to make important decisions.

Mercy Medical Center is committed to offering the most advanced breast screening technologies designed to help detect breast cancer as early as possible.

For more information, call 516-62MERCY (63729) or visit mercymedicalcenter.chsli.org.

Dr. Conellia Ha examines a patient’s images using VolparaDensity™. Using this tool, Mercy can create an individualized plan for each patient. They start with the gold standard of screening mammography and put together a personalized plan that could include additional imaging and or eliminate any unnecessary imaging.

MBI is a life-saving technology that is a secondary screening option to

mammography for women with dense breast tissue, as well as for problemsolving. Relying on nuclear imaging technology, MBI’s ability to find small breast cancers early has significantly improved outcomes for women.

Recent MBI patient Kathy said, “I had an MBI exam after they found a nodule in my left breast. I was so relieved to find out that there was

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For residents with Alzheimer’s disease or those afflicted with dementia computers can be confusing and using a mouse can be a challenging task.

However, tablets and phones with touch screens can made a difference.

The tactile surface and easy of use help give these residents something they can identify with and allow them to stay in touch with the world. Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing calls this program I-Pad Therapy; the response has been very successful.

VIRTU-WELL by Harrison Noggin is another wonderful program. Their goal was to be able to provide a way for individuals who have limitations placed on

to improve quality of life by providing patients a way to participate in new experiences and relive the past in a way that resonates.

Each Virtual Reality experience is unique. The staff conducts preliminary assessments of the users interests by communicating with the user, and their family and/or caregiver to personalize each experience. In group settings, participants can either choose from one of our experiences listed in our Experience Collection, or let us know what they’d like to see.

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer to help a senior learn to use their smart phone or learn to use the computer, please give us a call.

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What Is Telemedicine and how can it help people with cancer?

hristian Otto, MD, is the Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) and was most recently a senior scientist at NASA. We asked him about his eclectic career path — and how he envisions teleoncology improving patient care throughout MSK, including several of its suburban locations.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the use of electronic communications to provide care to patients without an in-person visit. It’s used for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up visits via secure realtime connections or email. Teleoncology is the technology applied to cancer care.

How does telemedicine make life easier for patients?

It improves their experience and ability to recuperate by limiting their travel. One pilot program we’ve just started is adding video-conferencing units to the infusion chairs at MSK Westchester so that when patients come in for chemo, they can also have a private counseling session. This could work for other services as well, like nutrition or social work.

This capacity optimizes the patients’ time for their greatest convenience while they continue to receive our quality subspecialty care. Our ultimate goal is to

Dr. Christian Otto is the Director of Teleoncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering. bring telemedicine visits right into the patient’s home.

What are some other benefits of telemedicine?

You’re able to monitor patients and intervene quickly, so you can prevent them from getting sicker to the point where they need to be admitted to the hospital. Home monitoring also provides an opportunity to help patients better manage their symptoms.

We’re now seeing survival benefits from patient monitoring. A study that was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology showed that compared with a group of

patients receiving in-person care, patients who received tele-home monitoring of cancer symptoms had a five-month increase in survival, an improved quality of life, and fewer visits to the Urgent Care Center.

How is telemedicine used at MSK? Our genetic counselors offer tele-consultations in addition to the counseling televisits at MSK Basking Ridge. Followup visits are also very conducive to telemedicine. You could even have family members on the other side of the country participating in their loved one’s sessions.

In addition, we plan to offer tele-consultations with neurosurgeons for people

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with brain tumors at MSK Commack.

What sparked your interest in telemedicine?

As an emergency medicine and family doctor, primary care is the bedrock of my background, but I’d also become interested in remote medicine. I spent time in Antarctica working with the National Science Foundation, which led me to work at NASA on a program looking at intracranial pressure in astronauts. We used telemedicine to collect data from crew members.

How do you address a person’s concerns about telemedicine?

I can understand the reluctance. Cancer treatment can be intensive and make people feel unwell. It’s incumbent on us to educate our colleagues, develop successful programs, and promote the success of those programs. That said, I’ve been struck by how interested the patients are. They will say, “I don’t have to travel?” “I don’t have to ask my daughter to take time off work?” I think patients quickly see the benefits.

Learn more about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s outpatient cancer centers in Commack, Rockville Centre, and Hauppauge at www.mskcc.org/longisland.

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comes from learning that a member’s course of treatment is no lon On a Thursday night at the ger working, and the triumph comes Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline & from finding out one of the women Support Program you will often hear received clean scans from treatment peals of laughter coming from the that does work. support group room. The laughter in Patients will be on a treatment this room is surprising given that until scans show that her cancer is the room is filled with women diaggrowing and the treatment has nosed with metastatic breast cancer; stopped working. it even surprises the women when During these sessions, the particithey first join. pants tell their stories about how Metastatic breast cancer is breast they have continued to be strong cancer that has spread to other parts when their treatment stopped workof the body, typically the bones, liver ing. They comfort each other in a and lungs. Women who are diagnosed way that no other person can. They with metastatic breast cancer will remind each other when one treatlive with it for the rest of their lives. in thE u.S., it’s estimated that more than ment stops working that there are For Madeline Ciancuilli, a meta- 154,000 women have metastatic breast can- still more treatments. static breast cancer warrior of 10 years, cer. A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer The women work with their docthe support group has been a lifeline. can be devastating. However, there are many tors to find the next treatment that “Metastatic breast cancer is usually new and ongoing scientific discoveries might work. fatal, but not hopeless!” she says. improving metastatic breast cancer treatment This specific type of bond creates The women in the metastatic and offering hope to many. opportunities to celebrate all of life’s group are part of a sisterhood they other victories. When a member did not apply to join. There are with the disease and certainly there attends a graduation or wedding they between eight and 12 women in the is more than laughter happening celebrate a little bit harder. The entire group sharing stories with each other during a group meeting. group shares in the fun stuff. and the social worker facilitator.

There are sad moments and tri- Ciancuilli, a three-time support They relate their ongoing fight umphant moments too. The sadness group member, says “Support groups

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are great, however a metastatic breast cancer group is a whole new world!”

Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer are told to arm themselves with the most knowledge they can, to be their own best advocates.

Metastatic breast cancer challenges women to learn so much more.

Ciancuilli’s cancer metastasized to her adrenal gland. She says her first thought was, “What, and where is my adrenal gland? It’s a new education and learning all about this new organ/area.”

These strong women are attempting to live their lives to the fullest with metastatic breast cancer, and they are relying on others who share in their experiences. They are not alone.

To learn more about the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program, please visit the website https://breast-cancer.adelphi.edu/ or call 800-8778077. You are never alone.

Erin Nau is the counseling and education coordinator for the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.

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NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Breast Health Center offers quality care close to home

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t just seven weeks of pregnancy, Marie M. received news that no woman is ever prepared to hear.

A palpable lump in her breast was determined to be cancerous, and the newly expectant mother was now facing a major healthcare obstacle.

Turning to NYU Winthrop’s nationally accredited Breast Health Center, under the direction of Virginia Maurer, MD, the then-37-year-old worked with a multidisciplinary team to determine the best course of treatment, which included surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Despite all she endured during what is typically the most exciting time in a woman’s life, Marie delivered a healthy baby boy on August 8, 2017.

Today, she is cancer free and enjoying the challenges of motherhood with an even greater appreciation for life.

A hallmark of NYU Winthrop’s Breast Health Center is the collaborative approach to care delivered by a team of Board Certified specialists who offer risk assessment, diagnosis, evaluation and management of a wide range of malignant and benign breast conditions, as well as the latest treatments in surgery, radiation and medical oncology.

Pictured (left to right): Virginia Maurer, MD, Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery and Director of the Breast Program at NYU Winthrop Hospital, and physician assistant Jenny Jackson review a patient’s medical record.

A Licensed Breast Health Center Social Worker and dedicated Breast Nurse Navigator, whose role is to provide personal assistance to patients and their families, from pre-diagnosis through treatment and beyond, are

also an important part of the Hospital’s comprehensive and personalized approach to care.

In addition to offering state-of-the-art diagnostics, including digital mammography, breast ultrasound, MRI and breast

tomosynthesis (3D mammography) which can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, NYU Winthrop is well respected for its innovative radiation oncology treatment options such as CyberKnife® for select patients.

Furthermore, access to clinical trials gives patients even broader opportunities to receive new, more effective treatments.

A testament to NYU Winthrop’s ongoing commitment to providing the highest level of quality breast healthcare to patients, the Breast Health Center has been consistently recognized with prestigious national honors, such as being named one of America’s Best Breast Centers by WomenCertified, Inc. and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

To learn more about NYU Winthrop’s Breast Health Center, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit www.nyuwinthrop.org.

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Cervical disc replacement surgery and cervical herniated discs

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As a neurosurgeon with additional orthopedic spinal surgical training,” reports Zachariah M. George, M.D., “I offer my patients both minimally invasive, as well as complex, surgical solutions. One therapy I am especially happy to offer is cervical disc replacement surgery, which is an alternative to cervical spinal fusion for cervical herniated discs.”

Who Receives Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery?

According to Dr. George, “patients considered for cervical disc replacement surgery tend to have cervical radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, or a combination. Patients must have a cervical spine MRI in order to diagnose these conditions, and the MRI will show a herniated disc. Cervical radiculopathy patients tend to report neck pain,” he says, “which radiates down the arm.

They can also have numbness and tingling in the hands, with or without weakness. Cervical myelopathy patients may also lose fine finger ability or dexterity in the hands. They

may also have trouble with walking and balance, among other problems.”

Cervical myeloradiculopathy patients have combinations of these symptoms.

Treatment Options for Herniated Discs “As long as patients have no significant neurological deficits,” asserts Dr. George, “they receive conservative treatment without surgery. Nonsurgical treatment options include physical therapy, injections, or both, usually done for at least six weeks. If patients do not respond well to these treatments, they are referred for surgery.”

Dr. George applies strict criteria to decide between cervical spinal fusion and cervical disc replacement surgery.

“Almost any patient with a herniated disc can undergo cervical spinal fusion. However,” he notes, “for cervical disc replacement surgery, patients must have a soft disc herniation, as opposed to a bony herniation or a bony compression of the nerves.

Candidates for cervical disc replacement surgery also tend to have little to no arthritis or degenerative changes to the spine.” In addition,

they must also have no instability or significant fractures, no significant deformities such as scoliosis, and no significant osteoporosis, osteopenia, or other bone metabolic diseases.

Cervical Spinal Fusion or Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery?

“The purpose of a cervical spinal fusion is to remove the offending disc or compressive pathology from the nerves or spinal cord,” observes Dr. George, “Then, we insert a small cage or spacer with screws, and sometimes a plate, to hold everything together, preventing any motion at the disc level” Cervical disc replacement is different. According to Dr. George, “the new technology mimics normal spinal motion. The patient retains the ability to flex, extend, and rotate, whereas in a cervical spinal fusion, these abilities are lost.” Moreover, he says, “unlike cervical spinal fusion patients, cervical disc replacement surgery patients do not need a cervical collar.

For more information, or to seek a consultation with Dr. George, please call (631) 983-8400.

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Breast cancer survivors are honored at annual event that offers hope to all For those patients and their families affected by this life-changing disease, keeping a positive outlook is an important factor in healing and overall wellbeing. Breast cancer patients and advocates are eager to reach others with a positive message of inspiration and hope.

That is what the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program’s annual gala Celebration of Survivorship is be all about.

The Adelphi program has been a vital resource for people who are coping with breast cancer for 38 years.

Every October — as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month — the program holds its annual Celebration of Survivorship to mark the lives of those who have triumphed over the disease.

This year’s event, on Thursday, Oct. 18, involves four survivors who will tell their inspiring stories. They will share what sustained them and how they moved forward during and after their treatment.

Geralyn Lucas, a 23-year breast cancer survivor from Manhattan, is an award-winning journalist, author and wom-

en’s health advocate. Her memoir, “Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy and Then Came Life,” were translated around the world and received starred reviews in Library Journal. The television film production of “Lipstick” garnered an Emmynomination.

Lucas’ story was also featured in Nora and Delia Ephron’s smash offBroadway show “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” Lucas is the mother of a daughter, who is a sophomore in college, and a 12-year-old son.

Sonia AveryWilliam, originally Jamaica, came to New York in 1990. A registered nurse for over 22 years, she had been the go-to person in her family not just for health issues but also for whatever crises that arise.

After a routine mammogram/sonogram in February of 2015, she received a call from her doctor that changed her world. She went from being a wife, mother and nurse to being a patient.

She had to fit visits to the oncologist between PTA meetings, trips to dances and tennis lessons for the kids, all the

while working as an ICU nurse. It took time to adjust and accept these changes. She joined an Adelphi breast cancer support group that she credits for playing a pivotal role in her recovery and easing into her new roles.

Jeff Flynn, a five-year breast cancer survivor, is an Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline volunteer. Since his diagnosis with late stage breast cancer, he has been committed to getting the word out to other men to check themselves periodically and have their physicians check their breasts for lumps or cysts during physicals, knowing that men are not immune to breast cancer.

Three male breast cancer survivors and Flynn joined with the Adelphi breast cancer support team to create a brochure for doctors’ offices and mass mailings where men could read about their experiences.

Susan Leach, a three-time breast cancer survivor, is a financial account manager for Better Home Health Care in Rockville Centre. She volunteers as a care counselor for the Rockville Centre Breast Cancer Coalition. Leach has been

cancer free for 1 1/2 years and is a member of the Adelphi support group for women with metastatic breast cancer. A mom of two boys, age 24 and 18, she likes to spend time with her family, sitting on the beach and enjoying every moment of her life!

In addition Kat’s Ribbon of Hope will be honored. The organization’s partnership with the Adelphi program supports their mutual goal to provide assistance to women who would otherwise not have access to quality breast cancer treatment. Co-founder Katerina Dinas Raptis was diagnosed when she was 32. She says that while having breast cancer was “a nightmare,” she was blessed with the support of her family and excellent medical care.

The event, which is free and includes a light supper, is held at Adelphi University’s University Center in Garden City. Doors open at 6 p.m.; speakers begin at 7 p.m.

To make a reservation, visit breastcancer.adelphi.edu or call 516-8774325 or email breastcancerhotline@ adelphi.edu.

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Caring for body and spirit

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Compassionate medicine makes a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients

n November 30, 2015, Giovanna S. visited South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Women’s Imaging for “a routine mammogram and sonogram,” and was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her radiologist referred her to Dr. Christine Hodyl.

Led by Dr. Hodyl, South Nassau’s director of breast health services, the staff of the Center for Breast Health knows that the breast cancer journey can be long, lonely and frightening, and that patients need compassionate, expert care every step of the way. That is exactly what Giovanna experienced. “When I called to make the appointment, I was transferred to the breast nurse navigator, who comforted and reassured me,” said Giovanna. “Within a week I had my consultation with Dr. Hodyl. She took her time and explained the surgery and the different options I had. She made me feel comfortable; I knew right away I had made the right decision.”

Giovanna had surgery on January 5, 2016, and then completed chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Approximately 7½ months later, Giovanna’s cheery outlook on life had been restored. “The amaz-

Dr. Hodyl performs a procedure. ing team at South Nassau took me by the hand, starting with Dr. Hodyl, and all of her staff,” said Giovanna. “Their caring actions truly set them apart from any other health care team I have ever been involved with. I call them ‘my angels.’’’

A division of South Nassau’s Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center, the Center for Breast Health is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and offers the most advanced

treatments for breast cancer and breast health complications. This includes Contura™ multichannel and MammoSite® brachytherapy techniques, which deliver highly localized radiation to the lumpectomy bed; breast-conserving surgery, in which only the tumor or abnormality is removed; or mastectomy, in which the whole breast is removed. For invasive breast cancer, these procedures may be accompanied by a sentinel lymph node

biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection.

Dr. Hodyl and the center also specialize in oncoplasty, which combines surgical cancer removal with plastic surgery for a superior cosmetic result. Wholebody treatments, such as hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of two of the three, may follow either surgical approach. If early stage breast cancer is present, sentinel lymph node biopsy is used as an alternative to traditional lymph node dissection.

To schedule a consultation or for more information about the Center for Breast Health or Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center, call 516-632-3350, or visit southnassau.org/cancer.

South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside 516-632-3350 www.southnassau.org/cancer

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Park Avenue — a leader in quality nursing care and rehabilitation

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ark Avenue Extended Care is proud to have consistently earned a Five Star rating in quality measures. Our modern medical and skilled nursing facility is equipped with the latest technologies and upscale amenities.

The dedicated team of health care professionals has the experience and resources to deliver exceptional care, in a beautiful hotel setting — near the famous boardwalk, tranquil bay waterways and scenic beaches of Long Island’s South Shore.

Our highly trained physicians are also affiliated all the local hospitals, making for an easy transition from the nursing facility if needed.

Alzheimer’s and dementia care are provided in our secure dementia unit, as part of the Stepping Stones Program. In this 40 bed secured unit, our compassionate staff has been specially trained to care for the dementia patient with dignity, kindness and respect, offering a place where the resident can feel safe, secure and oriented in their environment. The Stepping Stones Program includes aroma therapy, pet therapy, music therapy,

relaxation therapy, a special calming area and much more. Each element is designed to provide a stepping stone to increasing each resident’s achievement on an individual level.

Park Avenue is the only facility that offers HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as part of our highly sophisticated wound care program. HBOT has proven effective in healing even the

most complex wounds.

The Neurological Rehab Program has been developed in consultation with Dr. Mihai Dimancescu, world renowned for the development of Coma Recovery, a nationally recognized program. Tailored to each individual’s needs, our Neuro Rehab program utilizes state of the art equipment, including the Quadriciser, the

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Multiple Application Suspension System, HBOT, Vitalstim Therapy, and family counseling.

Bariatric Wellness is a unique multidiscipline approach to weight loss management and increased independence, combining rehabilitation, behavioral interventions, nutrition education, stress management and emotional support.

These resources enable residents to return home with the tools they need to maintain a healthy and productive life.

Trauma Recovery offers comprehensive treatment specific to the patient’s needs; the rehabilitation program that was initiated at the hospital will be continued at Park Avenue.

Admissions are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and our door is always open for tours.

The scenic beauty of Long Beach, coupled with the elegant hotel atmosphere at Park Avenue Extended Care, can make the transition from hospital to home a lot easier.

Park Avenue Extended Care 425 National Blvd., Long Beach 516-431-2600

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Making Strides

Annual event inspires and raises awareness

they moved through the health care system, including helping with insurance problems, referring them to ACS and other local services, assisting caregivers and addressing obstacles to care.

“Because of the determination of Making Strides supporters, the American Cancer Society is there for people in every community affected by breast cancer, whether they’re currently dealing with a diagnosis, may face one in the future, or will avoid it altogether because of education and risk reduction,” said Patti Lestrange Mack, communications director for the American Cancer Society.

“At the event, communities embrace a bittersweet mix of purpose —celebrating survivorship and paying meaningful tributes to loved ones lost. From research to education, prevention to diagnosis and treatment to recovery, we provide support to everyone impacted by breast cancer.”

To learn more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and how you can become involved, visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/longisland and www.makingstrideswalk.org/EasternLongIsland.

To contact via email, go to LongislandNYstrides@ cancer.org or by phone at (631) 300-3212.

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This year’s edition of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer takes place Sunday, Oct. 21, (and on Oct. 28 at Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus), uniting communities, honoring those touched by the disease and raising awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer.

The event at Jones Beach is the most attended in the United States with over 65,000 volunteer participants, helping to raise nearly $3 million dollars, according to the American Cancer Society. The noncompetitive, inspirational walk provides hope to ensure no one faces breast cancer alone.

Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research; provide education and guidance to help people reduce their risk; and offer comprehensive patient support to those who need it most.

In 2017, ACS staff helped guide more than 40,000 cancer patients through every step of their journey as

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The Grand Pavilion provides rehabilitation and nursing at its best

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ccording to the most and offer educational seminars. recent statistics availWith the new centralized able from the New location, Guarino is expandYork State Health Departing her prostheses and bra ment, there were over 32,000 lines in order to offer patients female breast cancer survivors a larger selection of options living on Long Island in 2015. when it comes to breast afterOver the past six years, care. In addition to A World Christine Guarino, president of Pink, Guarino also founded and lead mastectomy fitter at A a 501(c)(3) foundation to World Of Pink, has seen more assist patients. Last year the than 5,000 breast cancer survifoundation provided $20,000 vors walk through her doors. in product to survivors.

A World Of Pink is a mediHer favorite fundraiser is Founder, Christine A. cal device company that serves the annual survivor gala and women living with the afteref- Guarino, RDH, CMF, CFm fashion show featuring surfects of breast cancer. The facilgeons and their patients. This ity manufactures and provides breast forms, year’s event is scheduled for Monday, Octospecialty bras and lymphedema sleeves. ber 29, and features celebrities including Guarino has seen women in all stages of former Victoria’s Secret model/co-founder recovery, including those unaware of the ser- of Wander Beauty, Lindsay Ellingson, New vices available to them who walk in with York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, maxi-pads or socks stuffed in their bras to sportscaster Bruce Beck, artist Charles make them more symmetrical. Because of Fazzino, and other celebrities. this, Guarino has made it her mission to For event information, sponsorship restore women’s confidence and balance opportunities, event tickets, call 516-513while spreading aftercare awareness.

1275, visit aworldofpink.com or our founAs of October 9, A World of Pink will be dation website worldofpinkfoundation.org opening its doors to patients at its new locaA World of Pink tion in Melville. The new facility has multiple fitting rooms and fitters for prostheses, 516-513-1275 lymphedema sleeves and bras. The store will wwww.aworldofpink.com also sell skin-care items for cancer patients

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ounded in 1969, The Grand Pavilion for Rehabilitation and Nursing at Rockville Centre is Long Island’s premier location for short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing. The Grand Pavilion’s mission is to foster and provide unprecedented levels of genuine care and customer service for their communities’ rehabilitation and nursing needs, in a soothing, tranquil and state-of-the-art environment.

Their team of cardiac rehabilitation specialists will design a holistic program, including cutting-edge rehabilitation techniques, delicious heart-healthy meals, and lifestyle counseling, to meet the special needs and goals of each cardiac patient. This enables patients to recover faster and return safely to their everyday healthy lives.

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and exceptional standard of care, those their staff cares for enjoy the finest amenities and a uniquely personal level of attention.

The outstanding team has elevated rehabilitation and healing to a fine art.

Their program offers cutting edge techniques and individualized care, ensuring the highest level of recovery and enabling you to get back on your feet as quickly as possible.

Since the completion of their multi-million dollar renovation, The Grand Pavilion is poised to be a luxurious place to stay, relax, and recover. Conveniently located near area hospitals, it eases the transition from hospital to health care community.

The Grand Pavilion 41 Maine Ave., Rockville Centre 516-536-7730 TheGrandPavilionRC.com

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ev up your healthy lifestyle at Retro.

Remember, every little bit of activity can boost your health, help burn calories, and keep you energized all year long!

Our state-of-the-art facility offers a wide array of top of the line equipment such as Life Fitness, Star Trac and Octane Machines. We also have a large free weight area with top of the line grip dumbbells ranging from 5 to 120 pounds. We are conveniently located at 1255 Hewlett Plaza, next to the post office and across from the LIRR, and easily accessible from public transportation.

Other amenities we offer include personal training to help you achieve your goals, along with treadmills, ellipticals, and a juice bar that makes the best healthy smoothies around. We have a child care room with an amazing staff to care for your little ones while you enjoy your workout.

We also offer massage therapy and top-ofthe-line Sun Capsule stand-up tanning booths.

Retro Fitness of Hewlett has some of the best workout classes in the area. Come and give one of them a try. We offer Kickboxing, Total Body, Spin, High Intensity Interval Training, Zumba, Boot Camp, Step, and

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our fascia (connective tissue) found throughout your body, accounts for 20 percent of your body mass. Your fascia is supple, stores and moves water, carries voltage, and acts like an electrical wiring system, transmitting information and sensations through the body. Trauma, poor posture, injury and inflammation as well as structural changes all contribute to loss of suppleness, tissue dehydration, decreased connectivity and subsequent fascial restrictions.

It has been estimated that fascial restrictions can create forces equal to approximately 2000 square pounds per inch. This increased pressure puts tension on the delicate nerves, blood vessels and muscle fibers that run through the fascia and presents as associated with Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and pain and decreased mobility.

TMJD. It can even help repair old injuries Myofascial Release is a manual therapy by increasing pliability of scar tissue in tentechnique that uses gentle pressure to prodons and muscles. motes lengthening and softening of the fasRuth Rohr OTR is an Occupational cia. This pressure is held for at least 5 minTherapist specializing in Myofascial utes per area, to allow the tissues to soften Release Therapy.. Let her design and impleand release. The time factor is critical to ment an individualized treatment plan initiate the healing process, facilitating using Myofascial Release techniques to change on the cellular and electrical levels allow your body to heal. to provide results that last.

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Customer service is our top priority.

From the moment you walk in the door until you finish your workout, our friendly staff is here to make sure you are happy and having a great gym experience. We offer a complimentary guest pass to our first time visitors. So come on in and start your journey to good health.

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ing anxiety. “People should realize they aren’t alone. Phobias can seem irrational since they come from the subconscious –the part of the mind that responds without logic. Most people who have never experienced a phobia simply don’t understand.”

Understanding how hypnosis works before trying it is advised. “Ignore what you’ve seen in movies or on stage. A hypnotic trance is actually a natural state we visit frequently; when we’re engrossed a movie, or if we daydream while driving and don’t remember passing certain streets or exits. A hypnotist induces a trance to “reframe” the subconscious part of the mind. A good subject is strong-willed and intelligent. The person being hypnotized never loses control.” Hypnosis can help with trauma, sports, procrastination, selfesteem, stress, anxiety and most habits.

As a former New York City teacher, Biener is comfortable working with children. She holds numerous certifications though the American Board of Hypnotherapy and the National Guild of Hypnotists.

She has done speaking engagements and group hypnosis sessions for organizations and wellness centers.

Clients are seen by appointment only.

Phone consultations are free and confidential.

Easy Changes Hypnosis is located in Valley Stream. Contact Terry Biener, CCH, at 516791-6174 or visit www.easychanges.com.

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ith 20 years behind her as a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Terry Biener, CCH, believes that the key to a successful result is knowing what to say, how to say it, and which techniques to apply once a person is hypnotized. This wisdom can only come from extensive training and experience.

“Everyone processes information differently,” said Biener. “There are reasons why a habit or fear has formed, which should be examined before effective treatment can take place.” A thorough intake session is done first.

The number of hypnosis sessions recommended varies. Hypnosis sessions are tailored to the person’s triggers and habits. Motivation and willingness to work with suggestions on a conscious level are important. Trust and rapport with the hypnotist is vital too.

Biener has recently added Computerized Client-Based Weight Loss to her repertoire. A sophisticated computer program is used to pinpoint personality, mental processing, strengths and weaknesses. Combined with data gathered from the client, she custom designs hypnosis sessions to zero in on imprints that need to be changed. Weight loss workshops, which include group hypnosis, will be offered in the future.

Biener’s true passion is helping people with fears and panic. Having experienced phobias and panic attacks herself, which were ultimately healed through hypnosis, her understanding and empathy is profound. By combining Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques with hypnosis, she can eliminate or reduce unwanted and sometimes devastat-

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Comfort Keepers is a worldwide franchise servicing Nassau County and surrounding areas. Its main goal is enabling independent living at home with respect and dignity.

Comfort Keepers aims to keep seniors in their own homes while providing nonmedical care and companionship.

Although elders are the main focus, all adults are serviced, including pregnant women.

The many services provided by Comfort Keepers include conversation, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand services, grocery shopping, respite or relief for the family, medication reminders, grooming and dressing guidance, incidental transportation, laundry and linen washing, recreational activities and crafts, mail assistance and organization, periodic review and communication, and emergency monitor systems.

Caregivers are certified by The Alzheimer’s Association of Long Island.

Each caregiver is equipped to meet the needs of any and all patients. All have cars and have been subject to criminal and DMV background checks. In addition, all employees are bonded and insured.

A free in-home client assessment is done so that your loved one is assured the correct caregiver “match” for his/her specific needs.

Comfort Keepers 516-442-2300 www.oceanside-786comfortkeepers.com

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Herald Community Newspapers - YOUR HEALTH — October 4, 2018

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“When it comes to breast cancer, we treat the person — not just the disease.”

NAME: CHRISTINE HODYL, DO, FACS, board-certified surgeon and graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine OCCUPATION: Director of Breast Services SPECIALTY: Breast Surgical Oncology WHAT DRIVES YOU? Giving personalized expert care to women with breast problems. It’s an honor to help women get through what is often a devastating diagnosis.

WHAT DOES PATIENT CARE MEAN TO YOU? I often say we are treating the person in front of us and not just the disease. It’s important to me to take the time to have conversations with my patients — they feel much better and are not as scared.

WHY CHOOSE SOUTH NASSAU? At South Nassau, we offer a full range of services, from screening mammography to breast cancer surgery and reconstruction. Our oncoplastic surgical techniques are used to treat breast cancer with excellent cosmetic results. We’re also certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, making our breast center a center of excellence. Our cancer program has earned the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer. And we’ve been named one of “100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs” by Becker’s Hospital Review.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT! 5th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day FREE Lecture Series Friday, Oct. 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

To register, visit southnassau.org/breastcancerlecture.

Continental breakfast at 10:30 a.m.

Recognized by the Commission on Cancer Accredited by the National Cancer Institute

For more information about our breast cancer services, call 516-632-3350 or visit southnassau.org/breastcancerlecture.

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