Monday, December 31, 2012
See which articles were among the most read during the past year.
As the year draws to a close, Mokena Patch revisits some of our most read stories of 2012. The articles below were among those that most captivated readers during the last year: 1. Mokena Barber Cuts Hair With Fire: VIDEO Paper beats rock, scissors beat paper and, for Mokena, IL, barber Tony Dina, Jr., sometimes fire beats scissors ... to read more, click here. 2. Five-time Cancer Survivor Says 'Remain Positive' For New Lenox's Edith Saurer, a 75-year-old survivor of five different forms of cancer, the words "give up" never entered her mind ... to read more, click here. 3. Mokena Teen Killed in Homer Township Crash A 16-year-old boy was killed Tuesday night in a one-vehicle crash in Homer Township, the SouthtownStar is reporting ... to …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Resources for women fighting breast cancer that your doctor doesn't offer.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Anna Schier
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
By the nature of its side effects, cancer treatment can make a private battle a very public affair. For a woman with cancer, having a bald head, pale skin or a missing breast can make her feel like she's being targeted by a bright spotlight and a banner that says, "Cancer patient." But now more than ever, there are resources that will put the spotlight back on their work, their accomplishments and their life—and change that banner to simply read, "Woman." The Cancer Support Center has wig boutiques at its offices at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood and 19250 Everett Lane in Mokena. "Patients involved with any of our programs can come in to the Wendy Lark wig boutique in Homewood or the Hometown Hoedown wig boutique in Mokena and be fitted with a …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.
Generally speaking, a woman in Illinois has a one in 124 chance of getting breast cancer, according to this breast cancer statistics chart from komen.org. An American woman in her 30s has a one in 232 chance of getting the disease, and a woman 20 years her senior has a one in 42 probability, according to the website. “Although we aren’t certain, the cause of breast cancer in younger women is likely caused by a genetic predisposition,” says Ann H. Partridge, M.D., M.P.H., the medical oncologist director of the Adult Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While breast cancer treatment in young women is often effective, the chance of recovery tends to be worse in women under 40. Breast tissue is…
Friday, October 19, 2012
Dr. Wendy Marshall, a breast expert for Provena Healing Arts Pavilion in New Lenox, gave women the low down on breast cancer detection.
How do you talk about breast health and keep the topic light? Dr. Wendy Marshall, a breast expert at Provena Healing Arts Pavilion, made a serious topic seem more like a conversation between friends. At an Oct. 16 presentation at the Provena Healing Arts Pavilion in New Lenox, a crowded room full of women laughed and learned among other things the importance of self-breast examinations and what to look for. The primary message of the two-hour long presentation, which included testimonies from breast cancer survivors, was early detection by way of self-examination, annual checkups and mammograms for women over 40 years old. Good breast health means regular self-examinations to determine your own body's unique features. "Do it enough to …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The death rate from breast cancer is nearly two times higher in Chicago than in New York City, but early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Bob Bong
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Studies have shown that early detection of breast cancer improves the chances of a cure. That in itself is the most important reason to make an appointment today for a breast exam or mammogram. Here is a list of local places where you can go for mammograms and breast exams: Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn Ingalls Family Care Centers in Flossmoor, Tinley Park and Calumet City Hedges Clinic in Frankfort Silver Cross Center for Women's Health in New Lenox Provena Healing Arts Pavilion in New Lenox Advocate Christ Center for Breast Care in Oak Lawn Franciscan St. James Health Center in Olympia Fields Loyola Center for Health in Orland Park Palos Primary Care Center in Orland Park Advocate Medical Group in Orland …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we asked Southland women to share their breast-cancer experiences with us. We gathered their wisdom here. Share your story in the comments or upload a photo of an inspirational survivor in your life.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One of the greatest challenges for those who have been newly diagnosed is finding sources of support. Patients are eager for information on everything from enduring surgery and chemotherapy to how to deal with hair loss. While there are many local resources and support groups available in the Southland, women can also find comfort in a sisterhood of survivors who have already been in their shoes. Best selling author and breast cancer survivor Barbara Delinsky has gathered the wisdom of hundreds of breast cancer survivors who are eager to inspire those who are new to the “breast cancer sisterhood.” She shares all of the stories and tidbits she found in her book "Uplift: Secrets from the …
Monday, October 15, 2012
One parent offers her perspective on the youth football program's recent decision to ban pink equipment.
This letter was emailed to Mokena Patch staff by the Patch commenter "Momof4" as a response to the article "Burros Athletic Director Bans Pink Uniform Accents." It is published with the author's permission. First, let me say that I have been a Burro parent since 1994, a medical professional that has provided care, held hands, hugged patients and their family members and watched them die. I have also had my immediate family impacted by Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Ovarian Cancer and Lung Cancer. I have lost parents, friends and other family members to this terrible disease and have a close family friend losing her battle as we speak. You won't find a bigger patient advocate than me. But with that said, I think we have severely lost focus …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Bob Bong
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
A wave of pink is flooding stores everywhere, as retailers participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the savvy shopper, it's an opportunity to donate to a good cause while snagging unique, pink-hued items. Brighton Collectibles at Orland Square Mall has created a new limited-edition Power of Pink bracelet that will be available through the month of October while supplies last. Brighton stores will contribute $10 for each $50 bracelet sold to breast cancer awareness and research organizations. The Hair Cuttery in Tinley Park, 17121 Harlem Avenue, is giving away a breast cancer awareness key chain with every $20 Matrix product purchase. The location is also accepting donations for the Passionately Pink for the Cure, a program of the …
Friday, October 12, 2012
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Bob Bong
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Friday, October 12, 2012
One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups. Breast Cancer Support Group Provena Healing Arts Pavilion is hosting a "For Ladies Only" mini health fair program to discuss breast cancer issues from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Provena Healing Arts Pavilion, 410 E. Lincoln Highway. Following this, from 6-8 p.m., Dr. Wendy Marshall will address issues and answer questions. Personal testimonies from breast …
Friday, October 5, 2012
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in your area.
- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
- Bob Bong
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Friday, October 5, 2012
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and whether you love to shop, attend events, walk or run, there are tons of different ways to support the cause. Check out the list below of opportunities to go pink in your area and beyond: Attend Evergreen Park Community High School's Friday Night Fight Against Breast Cancer tonight when the Mustangs take on Tinley Park High School. The sophomore team plays at 4:30 p.m. while the varsity game is at 7 p.m. Stoetzel's Planet Chiropractic, 1243 S. State St. in Lemont, is hosting "The Cancer Killers" at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. You'll find out what cancer really is, and how the lifestyle choices you make dramatically affect cancer's development in your body. You'll also learn the step-by…
Glenn E. Wierzbicki
12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Just went to a fundraiser at Gaelic Park on Sunday for Scott Bonshires wife entitled Barbs Boob Bash....I estimated over 500+ people showed up for this event. I cant help but to recall the ending scene from Its a Wonderful Life....No man is a failure if he has friends.....Angels Abound.....w more ›