tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88029792176546324082024-03-13T14:51:58.614-07:00my life after cervical cancerJennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-64429093013811233902018-01-19T04:05:00.003-08:002018-01-19T04:05:36.157-08:00Cervivor No MoreA lot has happened in the last 6 or so months. I am no longer associated with Cervivor. This was my choice, but the repercussions have been devastating. I quit because I did not like the direction the group was moving in - demotions if you didn't raise money constantly for the organization, focusing on cancer "celebrities" whose cervical cancer was not caused by HPV, as has been the focus, I believe, since the group's origin as Tamika and friends. I spent the entirety of Cervivor School Del Ray Beach in my room with a thrown out back. I was called a drug addict, and completely ostracized. None of this mattered to me at the time, because I was done with the group.<br />
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Yes, women were removed from a cancer advocacy group because of who their friends were. <br />
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Does that sound like a dictatorship? Yeah, it does to me too.<br />
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Cervivor is NOT a support group, but so many women involved with it find the support they need to get through cancer treatments, and to emotionally heal after a cancer diagnosis. And that was ripped away from them, all because of a woman on their friends list.<br />
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There was no warning given. No chance to explain that maybe they hadn't had contact with this woman in a while, but hadn't given it enough thought to remove her from their friends list. It happened that fast - all of a sudden, they found themselves outside of a group that had meant so much to them.<br />
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Please stop and think about that - these women were ostracized from a CANCER GROUP because of a name on their friends list. These women are devastated. They are angry. They feel betrayed. Can you blame them?<br />
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Please do not associate with Cervivor. Do not join their dictatorship. Do not donate money to them. The childishness and hypocrisy has got to stop. Groups like this should be about allowing members to turn their sense of helplessness over their diagnosis into action, not some Mean Girls clique about blindly following the leader and being told who you are allowed to be friends with.Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-71643406373837204192017-04-10T10:47:00.001-07:002017-04-10T10:47:06.214-07:00Cervivor School 2017!!!!<div style="color: #1d2129; font-family: 'San Francisco', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.23999999463558197px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
Cervivor is holding a Cervivor School in Delray Beach this June! If you've been reading my blog, you've probably read about my experiences at the three Cervivor Schools I've attended. If not, you can read about them <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/four-life-changing-days-part-1.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/four-life-changing-days-part-2.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2016/03/cervivor-school-charleston-1.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Cervivor School is for cervical cancer patients and survivors, 25 years or older, who are motivated to advocate for HPV and cervical cancer awareness as well as create meaningful relationships with other survivors and experts in the field; all to ultimately change the future of women’s health.<br />At Cervivor School you’ll get:<br />– essential knowledge about HPV, cervical cancer, and cancer prevention from top experts in the field;<br />– training in impactful storytelling so you can share your experiences with confidence and authenticity;<br />– support from and bonding with other women who have been right where you are; and<br />– access to experts in areas such as media, advocacy, scientific research, healthcare, communications, psychology, and therapy.<br />As a graduate of Cervivor School, you’ll be on your way to becoming a Cervivor Ambassador; committed to using your voice to advocate for the cervical cancer movement and fostering positive relationships with other Cervivor Sisters.<br />There is also an event page set up for Cervivor School.</div>
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Please consider attending...<span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;">The times that I have attended (3!) have</span> impacted my life is so many positive ways... If you are not able to attend please consider donating to Cervivor. They offer travel scholarships so that women may attend this life changing event. Your donation could make all the difference to someone just like you!</div>
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Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-70578270027575328022017-03-11T03:52:00.003-08:002017-03-11T03:52:32.650-08:00Another Trip Around the Sun<div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 7 was my 37th birthday. I have a much different perspective on getting older than I did a few years ago.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Talk about putting things into perspective. When I received my diagnosis, I had no idea what it really meant. Would I have to go through chemo and lose my hair? Would I die? I was at a total loss, completely unmoored. I began the cancer journey: finding a GYN oncologist, having a biopsy, determining a treatment plan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All things considered, I was incredibly lucky. My oncologist originally staged me at 1a1. After my cone biopsy, he changed my staging to 1b1 - the cancer was more advanced than he had thought. He recommended a radical hysterectomy, and on June 16, 2014, I had surgery. He removed everything except for my ovaries - he didn't want to put me into early menopause because I was so young. In addition to removing my uterus and cervix, he took samples from my vaginal wall, and 26 lymph nodes. Testing on all the tissue removed showed no cancer aside from what was in my cervix. No further treatment was needed.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvMbdAkDyaeDrR0seXuBA1FXC9GN6iAZketKn8JNxhrS9BVB16yzYVubVWprUaWuMnC1Hl3HWovglEK-HyPc6wFT6NcOpw6dxH77TOeM-sviS5G4sHXWnjwsTxmsGR-07sDA1mykihdxA/s1600/IMG_3891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvMbdAkDyaeDrR0seXuBA1FXC9GN6iAZketKn8JNxhrS9BVB16yzYVubVWprUaWuMnC1Hl3HWovglEK-HyPc6wFT6NcOpw6dxH77TOeM-sviS5G4sHXWnjwsTxmsGR-07sDA1mykihdxA/s200/IMG_3891.JPG" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I think back now to how distressed I was about turning 34, I feel ridiculous. If it weren't for luck, that could have been my last birthday ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I cherish my birthday now, because it means I'm still here. I make a big, goofy deal about it. I spend the day doing what I want. This year, I wore a "Birthday Girl" shirt, and a crown.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmwtPmCeiDS0r7H1K2PxCdoo-T1TJxPdAvz6PIXdcXdFE4oN4qo5Ufa2dyQh-Bu0BRsCjFeYyHqxreTI3L4pJEhHATQEsL_EDFgAyiT-da01LImH9oMy7odwQyJbcjgRvTpuPG9Sl8Ng/s1600/IMG_3858.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcmwtPmCeiDS0r7H1K2PxCdoo-T1TJxPdAvz6PIXdcXdFE4oN4qo5Ufa2dyQh-Bu0BRsCjFeYyHqxreTI3L4pJEhHATQEsL_EDFgAyiT-da01LImH9oMy7odwQyJbcjgRvTpuPG9Sl8Ng/s200/IMG_3858.JPG" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After pedicures, I went to Sephora to have my makeup done. Nothing like being pampered on your birthday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We went to dinner at the Palm, and it was wonderful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And because I have two sets of amazing parents, I get to celebrate twice more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am incredibly blessed. Three years ago was the scariest time in my life. Thank god I was able to beat cancer, and I have many, many more birthdays to look forward to. No matter how old I get, I will always be grateful for those trips around the sun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">xoxo Jennie</span><br />
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Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-86743233936459656872017-01-14T11:21:00.001-08:002017-01-14T11:21:55.654-08:00Amanda's Story - Guest Blog Post by Amanda Tanay<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Amanda and I became friends several years ago, when we were diagnosed with cervical cancer right around the same time. She is such an amazing person, and has gotten me through some really rough times. I love her more than words could say, and I am so grateful for her ongoing love and support.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The moment you’re told there’s even a possibility you have
cancer, the entire world seems to break apart and fall at your feet. At least
that’s how I felt while sitting in my gynecologist’s office in July 2014. I’d
been there less than a year prior (October 2013) after a few occurrences of
bleeding after intercourse. At that appointment my doctor told me she felt I
had a sensitive cervix due to hormonal changes, but she “ran some tests” to be
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But by July 2014 I was questioning my body more and more.
The bleeding after intercourse had become more frequent and I was suddenly
dealing with watery discharge as well. It was more than I was willing to deal
with and had hoped to discuss with my doctor changing my birth control pills in
order to fix whatever “hormonal changes” were causing these problems. But when
she did an internal exam the look of worry on her face and the mention of how
easily I bled during the exam caused a million alarms to sound in my brain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">She wanted me to have a colposcopy (an exam where they more
closely examine the cervix) and biopsy to see what we were dealing with, but
the word cancer was mentioned as a possibility. She wanted me to come back
later in the afternoon or the following day, but I begged her to do it
immediately. Twenty minutes later I was holding a nurses hand as a lie with my
feet in stirrups, tears flowing from my eyes, and my doctor poking and prodding
at my cervix. When the exam and biopsy were complete, she told me she’d call me
in a few days with the results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That appointment was probably about an hour, but the memory
of it flutters quickly through my mind because it was merely the first of many
that followed with more doctors. But I remember during that hour asking how I
could possibly have cancer when I’d had a clear pap exam last October. That’s
when she told me I hadn’t had a pap exam in October when I’d visited with my
first concerns of bleeding after intercourse. My last pap test had been two
years prior and was clear, which was why she had only swabbed for the
possibility of infection at my previous exam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was dumbfounded, and still am today, by the fact that I
didn’t receive a pap test after discussing my bleeding, one of the few symptoms
of cervical cancer. It upsets me to know that the bleeding I experienced in
2013 was more than likely an early symptom that progressed farther and farther
until my July 2014 appointment which led to a phone call approximately five
days later telling me I had cervical cancer and should make an appointment with
a gynecologic oncologist immediately. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of course I am most angry with my gynecologist who’d known
my history of having HPV and abnormal pap tests off and on since 2007. A woman
whose job it was to examine women daily and make choices to help them stay
healthy. This was the woman who delivered my beautiful daughter in 2009. The
woman who also treated other female family members. When I went to her in 2013
with a symptom of cervical cancer and the knowledge of HPV and past abnormal
pap tests sat in black and white in my file, she made a professional choice not
to do a pap test. A choice that allowed my cancer to progress. A choice that
caused me to undergo a radical hysterectomy at the age of 34 as well as the
five rounds of chemotherapy and 28 rounds of external radiation that followed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with myself for not asking the right questions during that first exam. I
assumed that during my internal exam that when she swabbed me it was for a pap
test. I never asked her what tests she was running. I never asked her if the
bleeding could be associated with any previous issues I’d had. There was not a
thought in my mind at all that I could suddenly have cervical cancer caused by
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Two years later I am healthy with no evidence of disease
(NED as we cancer survivors call it). I’ve been told I should consider filing a
law suit against my gynecologist for not doing the appropriate test when I’d
first complained of a symptom. But then I think to myself, what would that do?
Sure, I could use the money, but what’s done is done and nothing can change the
fact that I had cancer. I can no longer have children, but I am blessed to have
my daughter. I have anxiety issues and the thought of cancer returning terrifies
me, but I am alive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s because of my doctor’s mistake that one of the most
important things I tell women when it comes to my cancer journey is to be your
own best advocate. No one else knows your body as well as you. If something
doesn’t feel right, make an appointment and talk to your doctor about it. Make
sure the appropriate tests are done for every possibility based on your
symptoms. And if they’re not, find another doctor. Don’t wait until things get
worse. When it comes to cancer, the earlier it’s caught the better the chance
of survival. Refuse to become a statistic. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-33611677124768035602017-01-13T10:53:00.000-08:002017-01-13T10:53:03.184-08:00Sex Is Scary **GRAPHIC CONTENT**<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My sex life is dysfunctional. I know the reasons behind this, but I have not yet been able to conquer the problem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First, when I was 19, I was raped by a bouncer in the parking lot behind a night club. I didn't tell anyone for years what had happened. I was in the club, very drunk (and very under age), and I had gotten separated from my friends. As I walked past, this bouncer grabbed my arm, and led me out a side door. I figured that I was getting kicked out of the club for underage drinking. Instead, we wound up in the employee parking lot. He took me to his truck, pushed me inside, and raped me. When it was over, he led me back inside, and walked away. He never said a word to me the entire time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then, when I was around 33, I started having pelvic pain, which eventually led to my diagnosis of cervical cancer. The pain was actually not related to the cancer at all - I think it was just my body's way of alerting me that something was wrong, and I fortunately kept pursuing the matter with several different types of doctors, until I was finally diagnosed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I have PTSD, both from the rape and from the cancer. And I still have pelvic pain. My vagina is like a no fly zone. Sex is painful for me, and causes bleeding. As a result, my husband and I don't have sex frequently at all. I feel horrible for him. We are still newlyweds, and we should be doing what newlyweds do. But instead I make excuses, and we don't have sex, and we miss out on the intimacy of making love with the love of our lives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another issue I have faced is basically a distrust of my vagina. In my mind, it goes something like this: I had sex, and got HPV, an STI. The HPV gave me cervical cancer. Therefore, I got cancer from having sex, and that makes sex dangerous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">During my oncology check up yesterday, I had a long conversation about this with my doctor. He did a very thorough pelvic exam in addition to my Pap smear, to make sure that my vagina was fine from a physiological standpoint. He said that everything looked good. The pain is kind of a self-fulfilling prophesy: I expect sex to be painful, so I tense up, which does in fact cause it to hurt. The bleeding is more of a chafing issue than anything else. We discussed several options to improve my situation:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Using a dilator</b>. Dilators are mostly used by women who have had brachytherapy, or internal radiation, which shrinks and stiffens the vaginal vault. His opinion is that a dilator is not necessary at this point, as my vagina is in good shape.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Lube and foreplay</b>. My oncologist thinks that engaging in extended foreplay would quell my anxiety enough that my vaginal muscles will relax, and penetration will not only be possible, but enjoyable. Lubricants will help facilitate the relaxation, as well as stop the chafing that causes the bleeding. Lube is especially helpful for women who have had their ovaries removed during their hysterectomy, which causes menopause, and makes dryness a major issue. Fortunately, I still have my ovaries, and am not in menopause. My vaginal dryness is, like everything else, centered around my anxiety.</span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3sl0O5lOEriGU80hB2yGakxr2kyHiEK10vskddQI3qbtSQjsWAcV9HxyYKHKMi0Z5j0L7CKqQCOdJgpwiyBL4bdqQ9yo-ifmpo7X1UKIEdc88eCzwMOpZEUlQrZh_2Nmtrqxfc5hmBXw/s1600/IMG_5566.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3sl0O5lOEriGU80hB2yGakxr2kyHiEK10vskddQI3qbtSQjsWAcV9HxyYKHKMi0Z5j0L7CKqQCOdJgpwiyBL4bdqQ9yo-ifmpo7X1UKIEdc88eCzwMOpZEUlQrZh_2Nmtrqxfc5hmBXw/s200/IMG_5566.JPG" width="150" /></span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My husband and I have decided to go with the second option, using lube, and aiming for 15 to 20 minutes of foreplay before attempting penetration. We also agree that if standard intercourse is not possible, there are other things we can do sexually, like digital penetration or oral sex.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The most important part is the intimacy that comes from making love. If one partner avoids sex, it has a tendency to make the other partner feel like they are unattractive to their mate. This is totally not the case at all - my husband is the handsomest, most sexy man on the planet, and I love him more than anything. I would do anything to make him happy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I know that other women deal with these types of issues after treatment for cervical cancer, many to a much greater degree than I do, especially those who have had internal radiation. I know it's hard, but my advice to you would be to use lots of lube, set the mood, spend a good amount of time leading up to the main event, and remember that sex can be a whole lot more than just penis-vagina penetration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xoxo Jennie</span>Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-16862966639482691802017-01-12T04:58:00.000-08:002017-01-12T04:58:18.573-08:00The Oncology Check Up<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I go see my oncologist for my 4 month check up. Even though I'm a little over 2 1/2 years NED (no evidence of disease), I still see him every 4 months for a vault smear, and the occasional HPV test. As a general rule, I'm totally fine with seeing him every 4 months. It just means I know with more frequency that the cancer has not come back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But then there is the anxiety surrounding the visit. I haven't been sleeping very much for the past week, most likely because my brain is screaming "Cancer! Danger, Will Robinson, CANCER!!!!!" This is completely illogical, because I have been NED since my hysterectomy on 6/16/2014, with no questions at all during any of my follow up appointments. But I've learned that my brain is not always rational when faced with the prospect of cancer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though my chances of a recurrence are ridiculously low (something like 5 - 10%), each visit to my oncologist provokes a deep fear that he will find SOMETHING. Since I no longer have a cervix, a recurrence would most likely be vaginal or vulvar. I should probably spend some time checking myself for anything out of the ordinary, but I don't.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Confession time - ever since my diagnosis (April 2014), I have steadfastly refused to put my fingers in or around my vagina. The main reason is because my anatomy has changed. Instead of a cervix, I have a cuff, or a doctor-built pseudo-cervix. Because tissue from my vagina was removed during my hysterectomy for testing, my vaginal canal is shorter than it used to be. Gone is the vagina I spent 34 years knowing well, and I am honestly terrified to introduce myself to my new vagina.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So today I will head off to my oncologist, he'll do the smear, and the whole thing will be over in about 5 minutes. Seriously. 5 days of stressing for 5 minutes of examination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And then comes the waiting game. If all is well, I'll get a letter in the mail, possibly as long as a month after today's visit (my onc's office is slightly technologically challenged). If, god forbid, there were to be bad news, I'll get a phone call. So I'll keep stressing for about a week or so, then figure the path reports have come back normal, and just wait for my letter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I deal with my anxiety with medication, and I feel no shame or guilt about that. Valium is my friend. I also exercise and meditate (don't laugh, but I do Chakra meditation focusing on my pelvic area and sex organs to bring as much good juju as I can).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How do you deal with the anxiety of oncology check ups? How frequently do you see your oncologist? And how far out are you in your journey?</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For those of you who have not read all the previous blog posts, Melissa McGroerty Fisher was a wonderful woman I met through an online community for women with Gyn cancers. We hit it off immediately, and became cancer besties. Sadly, Melissa lost her life to <span style="color: #222222;">metastatic cervical cancer.</span> You can read previous entries about Melissa <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/04/no-one-fights-alone-three-hundred-strong.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/melissa-fisher-my-hero.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/12/coming-up-for-air.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On November 17, 2015, my dear friend Melissa McGroerty
Fisher passed away from metastatic cervical cancer. Exactly one year later, I
drove down to Hilton Head, SC, with her husband Ed, her parents Elaine and Tom,
and two of her best friends, Colleen and Amy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We arrived to beautiful weather. In the early evening, while
it was still light out, we went to Tower Beach, Melissa’s happy place. Ed read
a beautiful statement, opened the small urn of ashes, and let them float into
the breeze. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was amazing– Melissa’s ashes dancing on the wind, with
the sun shining through. It was a truly fitting send off for a woman who was
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And if you are at Tower Beach, on the right day, with the
right light, you can see Melissa’s spirit dancing across the waves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">HPV is human <span class="s1">papillomavirus.
It is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and affects both males
and females alike. HPV is asymptomatic, meaning those who are infected with it
have no idea that they carry HPV.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">There are over a
hundred strands of HPV. The vast majority of them are harmless. However, </span></span><span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">high-risk HPV strains include HPV <b>16</b>
and <b>18</b>, which cause about 70% of cervical cancers. Other high-risk HPV
viruses include <b>31</b>, 33, 45, 52, 58, and a few others. Low-risk HPV
strains, such as HPV 6 and <b>11</b>, cause about 90% of genital warts, which
rarely develop into cancer. Genital warts can look like bumps or growths.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">HPV TESTING<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">(from healio.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-themecolor: text1;">Screening for HPV</span><span style="color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"> is usually carried out by a Pap smear or by
liquid-based cytology to detect abnormal cells. When abnormal cells are
detected, a colposcopic inspection is recommended. During this procedure,
biopsies are performed and abnormal cells removed via cauterizing loop or, more
commonly, by cryotherapy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;">HPV
TREATMENT</span></b><span style="color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;">(from healio.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;">Although
there is no current treatment for HPV, the two HPV vaccines (Cervarix,
GlaxoSmithKline and Gardasil, Merck) provide protection from infection with HPV
types 16 and 18 — the cause of 70% of cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.5pt;">According
to the CDC, “Condom use may reduce the risk for genital HPV infection.”
However, when compared with other sexually transmitted infections, condom use
provides a lesser degree of protection because HPV can also be transmitted via
exposure to infected skin or mucosal surfaces not protected by condom use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="p1" style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">IS HPV PERMANENT?</span></b><span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">(from healio.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span class="s1">In most girls, HPV infection is temporary and does
not have a significant long-term effect. Within 1 year, 70% of HPV infections
are cured; 90% are cured within 2 years. Yet, in 5% to 10% of women, HPV
infection persists. These patients are at a significant risk for precancerous
lesions of the cervix, which may lead to invasive cervical cancer within 10 to
15 years.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">On rare occasions, mothers with genital HPV can pass
on the virus to their baby during delivery, and the baby may develop recurrent
respiratory papillomatosis. This is a condition in which warts grow on the
throat and is referred to as juvenile-onset recurrent respiratory
papillomatosis in older children.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">CONNECTION TO OTHER
CANCERS?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="p1" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">(from healio.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span class="s1">Data suggest HPV is also linked to lung and throat
cancers.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="p1" style="text-align: center;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">HOW DO YOU PREVENT HPV?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="p1" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #232323; font-size: 12.0pt;">(from healio.com)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Vaccination</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="p2">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
<span class="s1">One way to avoid HPV is to get vaccinated. The vaccines
are given in three injections throughout the course of 6 months.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="p2">
<br /></div>
<div class="p1">
<span class="s1">According to CDC, all boys and girls should get
vaccinated at the age of 11 or 12 years. Vaccines are recommended for males
through age 21 years, and for females through age 26 years, if they were not
vaccinated when they were younger.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">The HPV vaccine is also recommended for men who have
sex with men, as well as men and women with compromised immune systems,
including people living with HIV/AIDS, through age 26 years. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-65846485426346987342017-01-09T12:21:00.003-08:002017-01-09T12:21:48.111-08:00A Belated Welcome To CCAM 2017!<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello, and a belated
welcome to CCAM (cervical cancer awareness month) 2017!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To start, I’d like to go over the basics of cervical cancer:
types of cervical cancer, cervical cancer symptoms, cervical cancer risk
factors, and stages of cervical cancer. (Information credited to Cancer
Treatment Centers of America)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">TYPES OF CERVICAL CANCER</b>:
There are two main types of cervical cancer, squamous cell and adenocarcinoma.
Squamous cell cervical cancer <span class="s1">begins in the thin, flat cells
that line the bottom of the cervix. This type of cervical cancer accounts for
80 to 90 percent of cervical cancers. Adenocarcinomas develop in the glandular
cells that line the upper portion of the cervix. These cancers make up 10 to 20
percent of cervical cancers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s1"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">CERVICAL CANCER SYMPTOMS</b>: </span>In most cases, cervical cancer
does not cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Routine
Pap screening is important to check for abnormal cells in the cervix, so they
can be monitored and treated as early as possible. Most women are advised to
get a Pap test starting at age 21.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Pap test is
one of the most reliable and effective cancer screening methods available, and
women should have yearly exams by an OB-GYN. However, the Pap test may not
detect some cases of abnormal cells in the cervix. The HPV test screens women
for the high-risk HPV strains that may lead to cervical cancer. It is approved
for women over age 30.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although screening methods are not 100 percent accurate, these
tests are often an effective method for detecting cervical cancer in the early
stages when it is still highly treatable. Talk with your doctor about which
type of cervical cancer screening is right for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">CERVICAL
CANCER RISK FACTORS</b>: Infection of the cervix with human papillomavirus
(HPV) is the most common cause of cervical cancer. However, not all women with
an HPV infection will develop cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Routine Pap testing is the best way to detect abnormal changes to
the cervix before they develop into cancer. Because of this, women who do not
regularly have a Pap test are at increased risk of developing the disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OTHER RISK
FACTORS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>GENERAL</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pregnancy:</b>
Women who have had three or more full-term pregnancies, or who had their first
full-term pregnancy before age 17, are twice as likely to get cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>GENETICS</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Family history:</b>
Women with a sister or mother who had cervical cancer are two to three times
more likely to develop cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>LIFESTYLE</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sexual history:</b>
Certain types of sexual behavior are considered risk factors for cervical
cancer and HPV infection. These include: sex before age 18, sex with multiple
partners and sex with someone who has had multiple partners. Studies also show
a link between chlamydia infection and cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Smoking:</b>
A woman who smokes doubles her risk of cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Oral
contraceptive use:</b> Women who take oral contraceptives for
more than five years have an increased risk of cervical cancer, but this risk
returns to normal within a few years after the pills are stopped.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>OTHER CONDITIONS</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Weakened immune
system:</b> In most people with healthy immune
systems, the HPV virus clears itself from the body within 12-18 months.
However, people with HIV or other health conditions or who take medications
that limit the body’s ability to fight off infection have a higher risk of
developing cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Diethylstilbestrol
(DES):</b> Women whose mothers took DES, a drug
given to some women to prevent miscarriage between 1940 and 1971, have a higher
risk of developing cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>HPV: </b>Though
HPV causes cancer, having HPV does not mean you will get cancer. The majority
of women who contract HPV clear the virus or have treatment so the abnormal
cells are removed. HPV is a skin infection, spread through skin-to-skin contact
with a person who has the virus. <a href="http://www.cancercenter.com/cancer-drugs/hpv-vaccine/"><span style="color: #0e4dbc;">Learn about the HPV vaccine to prevent HPV infections.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Additional facts
about HPV:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are more
than 100 types of HPV, 30-40 of which are sexually transmitted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of these, at
least 15 are high-risk HPV strains that can cause cervical cancer. The others
cause no symptoms or genital warts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Up to 80 percent
of women will contract HPV in their lifetime. Men get HPV, too, but there is no
test for them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A healthy immune
system will usually clear the HPV virus before there is a symptom, including
the high-risk types of HPV.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only a small percentage of women with high-risk HPV develop
cervical cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">STAGES
OF CERVICAL CANCER</b>: Making an educated treatment decision begins with the
stage, or progression, of the disease. The stage of cervical cancer is one of
the most important factors in evaluating treatment options.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="p1">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our cancer doctors use a variety of diagnostic tests to evaluate
cervical cancer and develop an individualized treatment plan. If you have been
recently diagnosed, we will review your pathology to confirm you have received
the correct diagnosis and staging information, and develop a personalized
treatment plan. If you have a recurrence, we will perform comprehensive testing
and identify a treatment approach that is suited to your needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TNM System for cervical cancer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cervical cancer
is staged using the TNM system:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tumor (T)</b>
describes the size of the original tumor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lymph Node (N)</b>
indicates whether the cancer is present in the lymph nodes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Metastasis (M)</b>
refers to whether cancer has spread to other parts of the body, usually the
liver, bones or brain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="p1">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the T, N and M scores have been determined, an overall
cervical cancer stage is assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">STAGES</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stage 0 cervical cancer<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stage 0 cervical cancer means that the
cancer cells are confined to the surface of the cervix. This stage is also
called carcinoma in situ (CIS) or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
grade III (CIN III).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stage I cervical cancer<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In stage I
cervical cancer, the cancer has grown deeper into the cervix, but has not
spread beyond it. This stage is further separated into two subcategories:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Stage IA:</b>
There is a very small amount of cancer, less than 5 mm deep and less than 7 mm
wide, that can only be seen under a microscope.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Stage IB:</b> The cancer can be seen and
measures 4 cm or less; or the cancer can only be seen under a microscope and
measures more than 5 mm deep and 7 mm wide.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="p1">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Stage II cervical cancer</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stage II cervical
cancer means that the cancer has grown beyond the cervix and uterus, but has
not reached the walls of the pelvis or the lower part of the vagina. In this
stage of cervical cancer, the disease has not spread to lymph nodes or distant
sites. Stage II has two additional subcategories:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Stage IIA:</b>
The cancer has not spread into the tissues next to the cervix, the parametria,
but it may have grown into the upper part of the vagina.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Stage IIB:</b> The cancer has spread into the
tissues next to the cervix, the parametria.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="p1">
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<div class="p1">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stage III cervical cancer<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stage III
cervical cancer means that the cancer has spread to the lower part of the
vagina or the walls of the pelvis, but not to nearby lymph nodes or other parts
of the body. This stage is separated into two subcategories:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Stage IIIA:</b>
The cancer has spread to the lower third of the vagina, but not to the walls of
the pelvis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Stage IIIB:</b> The cancer has grown into the
walls of the pelvis and/or has blocked both ureters, but has not spread to the
lymph nodes or distant sites. Or the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes in
the pelvis, but not to distant sites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="p1">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Stage IV cervical cancer</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In this cervical
cancer stage, the disease has spread to nearby organs or other parts of the
body. Stage IV is separated into two subcategories:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Stage IVA:</b>
The cancer has spread to the bladder or rectum, but not to the lymph nodes or
distant sites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Stage IVB:</b> The cancer has spread to
organs beyond the pelvis, such as the lungs or liver.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recurrent cervical cancer<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cervical cancer
develops when cells that line the cervix mutate and become cancerous. The two
main types of cervical cancer are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recurrent
cervical cancer occurs when the cancer is detected months or years after the
completion of an initial cancer treatment regimen, which may have included
surgery, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. The recurrence of cervical
cancer may be a local recurrence, which is contained to the cervix region. A
metastatic recurrence occurs when the cancer has spreads to other organs, such
as the kidney, bladder or lymph nodes. This recurrence happens when the
cervical cancer cells break off from the original tumor and travel to other
parts of the body through the lymphatic or circulatory system. The cells then
reattach at a new location. When the disease appears in another part of the
body, it may be referred to as regional or distant reccurrence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Symptoms of
recurrent cervical cancer vary from patient to patient. Signs and symptoms of
local cervical cancer recurrence may include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bleeding between
periods, after sexual intercourse or after menopause</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Periods
that are heavier and last longer than usual</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unusual vaginal
discharge that may be watery, pink or foul-smelling</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pelvic pain or
pain during intercourse</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Signs and
symptoms of distant cervical cancer recurrence may include:</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Weight loss</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fatigue</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Back pain</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leg pain or
swelling</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leakage of urine
from the vagina</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bone pain that
does not go away </span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Follow-up
appointments with your oncologist may help detect cervical cancer relapse
early. Your doctor may ask you about symptoms or problems that you may be
experiencing. The doctor may perform a pelvic examination and a Pap smear.
Further lab and/or imaging tests may also be necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A number of treatment options are available for cancer that has
relapsed, especially when it is detected early. An estimated 35 percent of
patients with invasive cervical cancer develop persistent or recurrent disease
following treatment. The recurrent cervical cancer rate is lower for those with
early-stage disease. The majority of cancer recurrences occur within two years
of treatment.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-22315805532081451292016-11-05T21:40:00.000-07:002016-11-05T21:40:02.565-07:00National Race to End Women's Cancer Host Committee ReceptionHey y'al!<br />
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Tomorrow is a big day - the 2016 National Race to End Women's Cancer! This year, instead of Team Jennie, my team is Team Mel, in honor of my #cancerbestie Melissa McGroerty Fisher, who sadly last her battle with metastatic cervical cancer last November.<br />
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This is my second year on the host committee, and it's such an honor. Team Mel had a goal of $5,000, and as of this moment, we have received $5,075!!!!<br />
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The reception tonight was awesome and emotional. Some of my favorite people were there:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My awesome, supportive husband Jeff</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me & Z, LOVE her!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tamika Felder, Cervivor founder, speaking as she does so well</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, Tamika, and Kristy Waltermeyer, my Cervivor sister</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and the fabulous Camille Grammer, committee host, cancer survivor, and the sweetest lady ever</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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The big race is tomorrow, so expect a post recapping the fabulous event! Remember to get your regular Pap smears & well woman exams, HPV tests, if you (or your children - girls AND boys) are ages 9 - 26, get the Gardasil vaccine. Early detection saves lives!<br />
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LOVE YOUR LADY PARTS!!!!<br />
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xoxo Jennie<br />
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Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-48812184959490498942016-09-05T04:39:00.001-07:002016-09-05T04:39:06.386-07:00Adventures in Louisville: My Cervivor School Weekend Recap Part 2Hey y'all!<br />
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up Saturday to rain. Not just a little sprinkle either, and it was expected to
go all day and into the night. Unfortunately, the Pap Rally and Run was
cancelled. But we still had two full days of Cervivor School to go, so of
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We met up outside the conference room we would be using for the next two day in the lower level of the <a href="http://alicenter.org/">Muhammad Ali Center</a>. Some of the ladies I was meeting for the very first time, but I already knew quite a few (through Facebook, if nothing else), a first for me out of the three Cervivor Schools I have attended. Out of the twenty-one women either attending as students or helping out "behind the scenes," I knew 12 in some capacity prior to Cervivor School Louisville.</span></span></div>
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was dedicated to medical speakers. First up was Dr. Robert Hilgers, who spoke
about the global impact of HPV and cervical cancer, due to the lack of testing
and care in developing countries. Next was Dr. Elisia Cohen, who talked about
how testing and care for HPV and cervical cancer can happen here in the United
States as well as underdeveloped countries abroad. Dr. Cohen focuses on
advocating locally in Kentucky, so that there can be some relief for these
women's suffering. Next was Dr. Hee Yun Lee, who is developing an app,
currently called mScreening, that will facilitate early screening, as there are
many women who are not being screened proactively. This is due to barriers such
as inadequate knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer, and their symptoms;
cultural-based stigma and sense of shame; and language barriers. Dr. Lee and
her team are currently looking towards a larger, more diverse testing pool in
order to move forward with the app's development. Next to speak was<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Dr. Karen Kayserd, who spoke about how ma<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ny lives <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a cancer diagnosis<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, in so many <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ways.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Then we had a panel of sp<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eakers<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">: Joanna Couch (of Norton<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Cancer Research Cen<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ter); Leah Vanderwerp (of Gilda's Club House); and Nicole Wiseman (of Fri<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ends for Life). These ladies spoke about the support, services and resources that their various organizatio<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ns provide<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Next was Dr. Laura Bishop Melton, who talked about palliative care. Palliative care is often misunderstood as <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">end of life care, but it r<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eally tr<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eats the whole patient, with things like sy<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">mptom cont<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rol and improving quality of life.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After lunch, Dr. S<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">tan Bloch talked about vaccination 101. The HPV vaccine has bee<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">n proven<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> to prevent cervical and anal cancers in femal<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">es, and there is research b<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eing done to detrmin<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e i<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ts efficacy in v<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ulvar, ana<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">l, vaginal, and oral cancers. The HPV vaccine is proven to prevent HPV in<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> anal cancer in males, and th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ey are working to determine if it will prevent oral and penil<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e cancers as well. It is recommended that girls and boys have all 3 shot of Gardasil by age 13; mainly b<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ecause most chil<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">dren are not se<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xually acti<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">v<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e by that age.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It causes blood clots</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It cause auto im<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">mune issues</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It does not caus<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e congenital <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">defects</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It does not cause fertility issues</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">HPV can cause cancer</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After we had wrapped up for the day, Tamika, Erica and Helaine headed across the bridge to New Albany, IN (where the Pap Rally was to have been held) just in case anyone didn't get the message about the cancellation, and showed up. The other ladies made plans and headed out for dinner and adventures, but I stayed behind to wait for Tamika, Erica, Helaine, and Z, Tamika's stepdaughter (and one of the coolest teens I know!), to get back from New Albany. I hadn't been sleeping very well, so I took advantage of the down time to rest, and freshen up - I was a bit wilted from the rain.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div>
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Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-24830061000399361432016-08-26T03:20:00.001-07:002016-08-26T03:20:15.024-07:00Adventures in Louisville: My Cervivor School Weekend Recap Part 1Good morning, y'all!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQ4ZNzaG0U4NENZlU3QUM7Y_G9D_7Nv5gB7bDr5wIuJqNguqkKMcbH3yKcELsOGoZsQkWaxl_ZeCKN2NYPGmlNYToEEx_6fwljaVvRn9ESYKtRYuQ61UMSnJE_3uVGiyl-vsM3NaR_2s/s1600/IMG_01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikQ4ZNzaG0U4NENZlU3QUM7Y_G9D_7Nv5gB7bDr5wIuJqNguqkKMcbH3yKcELsOGoZsQkWaxl_ZeCKN2NYPGmlNYToEEx_6fwljaVvRn9ESYKtRYuQ61UMSnJE_3uVGiyl-vsM3NaR_2s/s200/IMG_01.JPG" width="160" /></a>On Friday, August 19, 2016, I boarded a plane in DC headed straight for Louisville. Those who know me, know that I do not travel well. I get panic attacks as soon as I wait for the car service to arrive. But I managed to make it through security, to the gate, and on to the plane without anything more than a little sweat and some shaking. For me, that's a win!<br />
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We were both tattooed by an awesome chick named <a href="http://www.amberbananafish.com/alexisportfolio/">Alexis</a>. Erica went first, because she had to leave early to go do a walk through of the conference room that Cervivor School would be held in. She got a moon and three stars. I got an elephant in memory of my #cancerbestie <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/12/coming-up-for-air.html">Melissa</a>.Here's Erica describing the meaning behind her tattoo:<br />
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After my tattoo was done, I hopped in an Uber and managed to make it back to the hotel we were staying at, <a href="http://www.galthouse.com/?_vsrefdom=galthouse-ppc&gclid=CIzK8Ziv2s4CFc1Zhgodo40A_w&gclsrc=aw.ds,">the Galt House</a> just in time to change and head out to the restaurant for the welcome dinner. The other ladies had been on a scavenger hunt, a team bonding experience, looking for Louisville landmarks, something teal, a cancer survivor, and a medical professional. Dinner was at a restaurant called BirraCibo, and it was so delicious! We also listened to a speaker from <a href="http://www.advaxis.com/">Advaxis</a>, Kimberly Dorney, about immunotherapy treatment that Advaxis is designing so that your body's own immune system can fight off cancer.<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />After dinner, we headed back to the hotel, and some of us got together in the bar on the third floor, that connects the two towers. We didn't stay too late, as we had an early and long day on Saturday: Cervivor School speakers from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm, and then the Pap Rally and Run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. It was going to be a long day, or so we thought...</span></div>
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Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-24565461466062142992016-08-15T00:59:00.002-07:002016-08-15T00:59:18.485-07:00Cervivor School Is Almost Here!Hey y'all!<br />
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I know I keep talking about this, but I am just so excited! This will be my 3rd time going, and every time it's different. I learn more, I meet new and wonderful women, and I get more energized about advocacy. We have the ability to be the last generation of women who suffer from this horrible disease, thanks to the HPV vaccine. It is so important to get your daughters AND you sons vaccinated so we can stop HPV and HPV related cancers; cancers like penile, anal, and head and neck cancers - those affect men! It's not just about the cervix anymore.<br />
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Friday I will board a plane for Louisville, KY. We'll have two and a half days of fun and education, laughter and tears. It's emotional for sure. But you come away with a deeper understanding of your disease, and what you can do to help prevent it in others. It could be as simple as talking to people about your experience and the HPV vaccine (hi <a href="https://www.gardasil9.com/about-gardasil9/?MTD=2&CPN=2&ENG=1&ADG=44&gclid=CMrI7Yf2ws4CFUNZhgodgpAGdw">Merk</a>!), or as involved as lobbying your state government. Everything we do makes a difference in some way.<br />
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Saturday, <a href="http://cervivor.org/events">Cervivor</a> is bringing back the Pap Rally and Run! We are raising money to help keep Cervivor doing what it does best, helping women with HPV, cervical cancer, and survivors. You can donate to my team by clicking <a href="http://www.kintera.org/faf/login/page_edit.asp?ievent=1163244&lis=0&kntae1163244=F60779DD5A3B4FC9839F719090AC3199">here</a>. I'm walking not only for Cervivor, but to honor my cancer bestie, <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/12/coming-up-for-air.html">Melissa</a>, who lost her life way too soon. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of her, and I try to honor her life (which she lived to the fullest) in anyway I can. The Pap Rally and Run won't just be about running (or if you're like me, walking) - there will be a DJ, and lots of fun stuff. If you are in the New Albany, IN area, come out! You don't have to register, just come and enjoy the fun. And see me in a tutu :)<br />
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Kentucky women with HPV, cervical cancer, and survivors, you can attend this Cervivor School for FREE! If you are interested, you need to register ASAP, and use the code FReE when registering.<br />
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The thing I'm most excited about is seeing my Cervivor sisters. Some I have known for years online but never met, and some I see only infrequently. I am excited to meet the women I've never met before! We always have a blast - we are NOT a reserved group by any means!<br />
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My awesome friend <a href="http://www.tealelfs.com/">Erica</a> and I are doing a little something special when I get in on Friday - kind of a Cervivor School tradition. But more on that later.<br />
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I'll be spending the week trying to get ready while managing my household, and going to my 50,000,000 doctors appointments. I've been in remission for two years, but cancer leaves you with certain "gifts." But I can't complain too much - I'M A CERVIVOR!<br />
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xoxoxo JennieJennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-30579613984843020592016-08-04T22:47:00.002-07:002016-08-04T22:47:14.640-07:00Exciting Upcoming Cervivor Events!Hey y'all!<br />
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So <a href="http://cervivor.org/" target="_blank">Cervivor</a> is having two super exciting events coming up in the next two weeks! You know that I love, love, LOVE Cervivor! It has changed the way I view myself as a woman with HPV and as a cervical cancer survivor. Instead of being ashamed about having an STI, or being too embarrassed to talk about my lady parts, I now talk about them all the time! And I can't thank <a href="http://cervivor.org/stories/tamika/" target="_blank">Tamika</a> for giving me the courage and knowledge to speak out about my experience and to advocate for the HPV vaccine. One of Cervivor's goals is for this to be the last generation of women to suffer from HPV related cervical cancer. And how do we do this?<br />
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Cervivor School!<br />
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Cervivor School is open to all women living with HPV, who have cervical cancer, or are cervical cancer survivors. It consists of A LOT of information about HPV, the HPV vaccine, and cervical cancer in order to empower the attendees to go out and advocate and raise awareness about HPV, the vaccine, and the connection to cervical cancer.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf966T5k47bcH_GTnnHXfNaCHlUY0WBstWZV8nv4S0XronsKWWqGj63KzP5P_gclD1nurNMSn0bULG1E4jatVrOvWS7pUe9vBIcXgXsG5LquSWIZZzDQIADQzyM3j4B5JYRYkqrzWwwmQ/s1600/cervivor-KY-page-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf966T5k47bcH_GTnnHXfNaCHlUY0WBstWZV8nv4S0XronsKWWqGj63KzP5P_gclD1nurNMSn0bULG1E4jatVrOvWS7pUe9vBIcXgXsG5LquSWIZZzDQIADQzyM3j4B5JYRYkqrzWwwmQ/s200/cervivor-KY-page-001.jpg" width="154" /></a>I know I mentioned this before, but I am so pleased to tell you that the Cervivor School in Louisville, KY August 19 - 21 is free to women in Kentucky! I really hope this will encourage more of you to attend. It is a life changing event, and we need you!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnET1rcaEGBh4UU0c_oTEweysi9Kb1ANI_bmXO88O4GTZpFE4kdODyXV-uTfnvq8Brgzxr5qjEe61NvIULc3LjySZB1Bw9pane6RwJqYt7M_JwfAA63sPy47MPsMMO-ilJREJ2ldlOc1s/s1600/pap_rally_logo-300x331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnET1rcaEGBh4UU0c_oTEweysi9Kb1ANI_bmXO88O4GTZpFE4kdODyXV-uTfnvq8Brgzxr5qjEe61NvIULc3LjySZB1Bw9pane6RwJqYt7M_JwfAA63sPy47MPsMMO-ilJREJ2ldlOc1s/s200/pap_rally_logo-300x331.jpg" width="181" /></a>The other event is Cervivor's Pap Rally and Run on Saturday, August 20. It will be held at the Riverfront Amphitheater
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New Albany, IN 47150. It's a 5k run/walk, or you can just come and hang out! There will be a DJ to provide music, and you will most likely see me in a tutu :) You can register to run/walk on your own, form a team, or even join <a href="http://www.kintera.org/faf/login/page_edit.asp?ievent=1163244&lis=0&kntae1163244=F60779DD5A3B4FC9839F719090AC3199" target="_blank">my team</a>! No matter what, it's going to be a blast. The Pap Rally and Run is open entirely to the public, so come on out!<br />
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For more information, please visit <a href="http://cervivor.org/events" target="_blank">Cervivor's events page</a> for more information.<br />
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I hope to see you in Louisville and New Albany soon!<br />
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xoxo Jennie<br />
<br />Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-6154705209796128572016-07-22T01:48:00.001-07:002016-07-22T01:48:51.803-07:00Yes, I'm Still Here``But life has kind of gotten in the way of blogging. Here are the highlights:<br />
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<li>I celebrated my 2 year cancerversary on June 16</li>
<li>My son completed 7th grade, which means 8th grade, which is almost high school, which means driers licenses, going to college, meting a girl and getting married (because that's where my neurotic brain goes!)</li>
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<li>We spent 9 days on one of our boats in the British and US Virgin Islands. The boys and Jeff went to a carnival in town, and that night we saw the fireworks there on the 4th of July at Caneel Bay, St. John, USVI</li>
<li>I've had several doctor's appointments. Yes, we are still trying to find out what is causing my pelvic pain</li>
<li>Reilly spent the last week at zoo camp, and this week he's staying locally at my mom's</li>
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The rest of the summer is just as hectic. But two amazingly awesome things are happening in August! First is our first wedding anniversary, and we are taking an fabulous trip. I promise to provide details and pictures once we're back home.<br />
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Next, and I'm so excited for this I am literally doing a daily countdown, is Cervivor School Louisville August 19 - 21. For those of you who are unfamiliar with <a href="http://cervivor.org/">Cervivor</a> and Cervivor School, you can read about it <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/08/cervivor-school.html">here</a>, <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/four-life-changing-days-part-1.html">here</a>, <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/four-life-changing-days-part-2.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2016/03/cervivor-school-charleston-1.html">here</a>. There is still time to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cervivor-school-louisville-tickets-21650457100">register</a>.<br />
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In addition to the usual events of Cervivor School, there will also be a Pap Rally and Run.<br />
This is a 5k run/walk to help raise awareness about cervical cancer and HPV. To find out more about this event, click <a href="http://cervivor.org/events/">here</a>.<br />
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You don't have to attend Cervivor School to take part in the Pap Rally and Run. To register, click <a href="http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1163244">here</a>.<br />
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My other big event for the summer celebrating my first anniversary with my husband, Jeff. We had no plans to get married. We felt that we didn't need a piece of paper to say we were committed to each other. But my having cancer changed that, and suddenly that public commitment became very important. I've written <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2016/03/what-cervical-cancer-has-given-to-me.html">before</a> about what cancer gave to me, and my marriage to my best friend is the best of all.<br />
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I'm pledging to start posting regularly again - and I will definitely have a lot of material to draw from! Thank you to those who keep coming back, even when I'm a bad blogger. I need a place to work through my feelings, and you give that to me.<br />
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xoxo Jennie<br />
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<br />Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-44577448557476638452016-06-02T08:32:00.000-07:002016-06-02T08:32:05.454-07:00A Very Special Event <br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As some of you may remember, a very dear friend, my #cancerbestie, Melissa McGroerty Fisher, passed away after a long battle with cervical cancer that metastasized from stage 1b2 to stage 4. You can read more about Mel's story <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/melissa-fisher-my-hero.html" target="_blank">here</a> and her passing <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/12/coming-up-for-air.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTLLhahiU0FKPiGijqYhyphenhyphenysvKdCL4xYTi2ywCA1jG7ctl8LgXS7jWucWQwH7LqjyWHM5ECj3rnD8c1_VboExLUYP9mvN0_NnBFfZP0sjnMSWewTyiALTVRc9Gk6jmb6lv62AwT5_vNmE/s1600/Mel+collage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTLLhahiU0FKPiGijqYhyphenhyphenysvKdCL4xYTi2ywCA1jG7ctl8LgXS7jWucWQwH7LqjyWHM5ECj3rnD8c1_VboExLUYP9mvN0_NnBFfZP0sjnMSWewTyiALTVRc9Gk6jmb6lv62AwT5_vNmE/s200/Mel+collage.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Any<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">way, tomorrow<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, June <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3, is th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Middletown, D<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">E, where Mel lived. Her family has formed a team, Team M<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">el, which was her slogan in he<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">r fight against cancer. Her sweet husband (he'<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d murder me if he knew I was ruining his tough guy image) called me last weekend to invite me to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">come and be a part of the<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">eam</span>. OF COURSE I said yes! This was in honor of my cancer be<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">stie! And I love her family, so getting <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">to visit with them was just the icing on th<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e cake.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since the relay is tomorrow, I need help with donations. I am $105 away from my fundraising goal<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Your donations go towards patient services, like one on one peer
counseling for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, or travel to and
from treatment centers for patients. And of course there is money going
towards research so we can FINALLY find a cure!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, if you are able to, pleas donate whatever you can. NO amount is too small; EVERY dollar counts! We would also like for Team Mel to be in the to 25 teams, and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">are</span> currently ranked 27. Please click </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://main.acsevents.org/goto/jennie_elms" target="_blank"><span id="tr-personal-pageUrl-current">here</span></a> </span> and make a donation!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you wish to honor a caregiver, or a loved<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> one who is <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">either<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> battling cancer, or has passed away, you can pur<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">chase<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> a luminaria for a dedication cerem<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ony<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. From the Relay for Life website, "</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Luminaria bags are transformed and illuminated after dark at every local
Relay For Life event. 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, friends, coworkers, and so many others." They are <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">$10 each, or you can purchase<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a silver commemorative keepsake luminaria.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">xoxo Jennie </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span>Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-61908493802913517122016-06-02T04:59:00.000-07:002016-06-02T04:59:01.104-07:00Let's Talk About Sex
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Parents, if you’re
reading this, you may want to stop now. Not all parents, just my parents. Other
parents should definitely read this. It’s hard enough having a healthy sex life
once you have kids of any age (I have three teenagers; at this point it’s the
fear and embarrassment of them hearing us that puts a damper on things). Throw
a gynecologic cancer into the mix, and it’s very easy to watch your sex life
pack it’s bags and flee in the middle of the night while you sleep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Is this making you
uncomfortable? Possibly, but after you’ve gone through treatment for GYN
cancer, you find yourself opening up to various strangers, maybe asking
questions in groups on Facebook for other women who have gone through GYN
cancer, just to see if you’re normal. I got news for you – none of us are
normal. But there are some things I’ve found to be pretty similar across the
board. Please don’t take this in any way as gospel, because I am one woman and
cannot really speak for all women.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">To paraphrase my
friend <a href="http://cervivor.org/stories/tamika/" target="_blank">Tamika</a>, you’ve had coochie cancer, now let’s talk about getting
your groove back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Sex after cervical
cancer is not the same as sex before. Between surgery, chemo, and radiation,
your body pretty much screams “ENOUGH!” Since I didn’t need chemo or radiation,
I’m going to stick with what I know – how surgery impacted my life post hysterectomy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">My oncologist said
I would be healed in four to six weeks. In reality, it took three months before
I stopped feeling like I had been ripped apart, and put back together by Dr. Frankenstein.
I couldn’t easily maneuver from lying down to sitting; I couldn’t go up and
down stairs; I couldn’t sleep comfortably. Sex was the last thing on my mind.
But my oncologist encouraged me to do it. He said that the more I had sex, the
easier it would get. He promised me that I would still be able to have an
orgasm. I thought “yeah, right.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">I had some minor
complications from surgery: a hematoma and some blocked lymph nodes. In
addition to the pain of healing from my hysterectomy, I was also in pain from
those surgical artifacts. I knew I had to bite the bullet and just do it, but I
was afraid. What if it hurt? What if I didn’t enjoy it? And my biggest fear of
all, what if my husband didn’t enjoy it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">In August, three
months after my hysterectomy, we went on vacation. We started to fool around
when all of a sudden he said “Huh.” That’s not the kind of thing you want to
hear in any sexual situation, especially your first time post-op for a cancer
that was lurking in your cervix, waiting to kill you.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwu6qvbFP0rFHj4hvvakYGrsksibEBkLgdEmxYmipC0nZ-e_DMGjIjLxT2MTNdVFtrbbsYCT4uauybfxsMCePmF0kkvtTqiIJp0yYQjOJjBMWKL9PUI2gPsidYLSlIT0FAxg706Lw6iQ/s1600/cervix-illistration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwu6qvbFP0rFHj4hvvakYGrsksibEBkLgdEmxYmipC0nZ-e_DMGjIjLxT2MTNdVFtrbbsYCT4uauybfxsMCePmF0kkvtTqiIJp0yYQjOJjBMWKL9PUI2gPsidYLSlIT0FAxg706Lw6iQ/s200/cervix-illistration.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">As an aside, you
may think your vaginal vault is really long. It’s not. If you still have one,
you can touch your cervix. Put your finger inside your vagina, and you will
feel something that feels a little like the tip of your nose. That’s your
cervix! When you have your cervix removed during a hysterectomy for cervical
cancer, they build what is called a cuff. This is the fake cervix, but
basically serves the purpose of not having a hole leading to the insides of
your body. I can’t tell you if it feels like the tip of your nose, because even
two years later, I am still too afraid to feel inside my own vagina. But that
is my hang up, and I honestly hope it won’t be yours. Knowing our bodies by
checking them manually is part of how we keep ourselves healthy (don’t forget
your monthly breast self exam!).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Ok, back to the
point I was trying to make. We’re on a boat in Grenada, trying to have sex for
the first time since my hysterectomy, and my husband has just said “Huh.” I
pull back and half shriek something along the lines of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“What the hell does ‘Huh’ mean?!?!” And
he tells me he feels a bump on the top of my vagina. I immediately begin
grilling him for details and make him feel it again so he can better describe
it to me. He, naturally, says, “Why don’t you just feel for yourself?” to which
I say “No, thank you very much.” Even though it is late, I start an email
campaign to my oncologist, certain that with morning will come a directive from
him to get on a plane immediately because something must be SERIOUSLY WRONG.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Needless to say, we
did not have sex that night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">My oncologist did
call me the next day. I wasn’t bleeding, so he wasn’t worried. He saw me when I
got home. It turns out that what my husband was feeling was that pesky hematoma
I mentioned earlier</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">We did have sex not
long after that. And for the past almost two years, we’ve had it sporadically.
The reason for this is because I was too inside my head. This is a very common
phenomenon. I touched on it earlier, the fear of pain, of one or both partners
not enjoying it, that things would be different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">I was getting ready
to head to <a href="http://cervivor.org/what-we-do/cervivor-school/" target="_blank">Cervivor School</a> in Charleston, SC, at the end of January, and
I was texting with my friend Erica the night before I was leaving. She
mentioned something about distracting her husband with sex, and I commented
that that wouldn’t work for me, as I wasn’t having regular sex with my husband.
Honestly, sometimes it felt like a chore (if you’re reading this honey, I’m
sorry for how that sounds). And then she said something that completely opened
my eyes to what had been going on: She said she just had to get outside her own
head, and once she relaxed, it was great. I’ve mentioned several times that I
was too inside my own head, but it took hearing Erica say she was too for me to
really get how much of an issue this was.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Because I had this
mental block, of course sex seemed like a chore. It should be something
passionate, intimate, and incredibly loving. And I had closed off the part of
my mind that would allow me to feel those feelings. If I were to discuss this
with my psychiatrist (and next time I just might, to see if he agrees with me;
also, if you’re going through or have been through cancer, I highly recommend
seeking mental health help, but that’s a post for another day), I bet my
subconscious was having a conversation with itself that went something like
this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">“You had sex, and
at some point contracted a persistent strain of HPV. You had been avoiding
going to see the gynecologist, so that HPV turned into cervical cancer. If you
hadn’t seen a gynecologist when you did, the cancer could have been further
along, and you could have died. Ergo, if you have sex, you are putting your
life at risk.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Ok, maybe my
subconscious is a bit of a drama queen.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHF4SYftjyZYiq6xjL81U3b05fMsdJQ9hs_SVn6T2o1ZAz6qRgys8QkULr7GfF6x6zpnPVJnNj7jvRsYZQom4CweIzbRu3YDu1FA8EdzdZQ4PVs9c5NvUF3qtu56RErGaNgSNAuWBc-q8/s1600/Intimacy_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHF4SYftjyZYiq6xjL81U3b05fMsdJQ9hs_SVn6T2o1ZAz6qRgys8QkULr7GfF6x6zpnPVJnNj7jvRsYZQom4CweIzbRu3YDu1FA8EdzdZQ4PVs9c5NvUF3qtu56RErGaNgSNAuWBc-q8/s200/Intimacy_2.jpg" width="133" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVn4MzcO-LIP5g7jpVHUBxC8N0EQS01w-4wfpVP9r1cAxHVxJuMkHpdkHE-tCPwV_xaaapUgt1S3QFsXFXDw7C91elsTT-2dOoLdAlP4nK5iv5Gp8blB1sYOXxhYXCiTXxpXbGeSLvYCo/s1600/Intimacy_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVn4MzcO-LIP5g7jpVHUBxC8N0EQS01w-4wfpVP9r1cAxHVxJuMkHpdkHE-tCPwV_xaaapUgt1S3QFsXFXDw7C91elsTT-2dOoLdAlP4nK5iv5Gp8blB1sYOXxhYXCiTXxpXbGeSLvYCo/s200/Intimacy_1.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">So I went on to
Charleston for a weekend with women who got me, where there were no questions
or stories too personal to share. One night, we had a Pajama Jam, and talked
about sex. Tamika laid it all out. Lube is your </span></div>
<br />
friend. Foreplay has to last
longer than 15 seconds – 15 minutes would be great. Sometimes it just isn’t
your night. And there are other things you can do, aside from intercourse, to
please each other that are just as intimate.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">I thought about it
a lot. And the second night I was home, I went for it. We set the mood with candles
in soothing, comforting scents. We went slowly. The foreplay lasted FOREVER (in
the best way imaginable). And when we actually had intercourse, I easily had an
orgasm. The next night we did it again, and I had multiple orgasms, one of
which might very well have been the best of my life to date. I was out of my
head, and it was wonderful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">I would love to end
this by telling you that my husband and I have fantastic sex every single
night, but that’s not the case. In addition to my sexual hang-ups from having
cervical cancer, I am also a rape survivor, and that comes with it’s own set of
baggage in the bedroom. So we’ll go in fits and starts. For a long time, I felt
like I couldn’t say no, and I don’t feel that way anymore. Sometimes I’m tired
and fall asleep long before the kiddos are in bed and it’s safe to risk making
a little noise. The most important thing is that we communicate; otherwise it
can lead to the more interested partner feeling unattractive and unwanted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">No matter what
stage you are at in your cancer journey, I have several pieces of advice that
have been given to me. I talked about them in detail earlier, but just to sum
up:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Don’t
rush yourself. Just because your doctor says you’re healed does not mean you
have to have sex right that minute.</span></div>
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with your partner. Let them know what’s going on in your mind – why you don’t
want to have sex, physically can’t have sex, or want to try, but can’t promise
that you’ll be able to seal the deal.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Go
slowly. Foreplay is key. Many women go into early menopause due to
hysterectomies, and can experience vaginal dryness. Lube is your friend.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow";">Get out
of your head. Don’t over think it. Try to get things going, and see what
happens.</span></div>
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expression of love between two people. In a perfect world, having a healthy,
frequent life with our partners should be as natural as breathing. But nothing
is perfect, and cervical cancer means making some changes to your sex life,
especially in the beginning. But <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">it does
get better</i>. Give it time, don’t give up, and try your hardest to not be
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Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-10804624121242681852016-05-27T03:56:00.003-07:002016-05-27T03:56:53.539-07:00The Struggle of Working During and After Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cancer is a draining, time consuming disease. There is the emotional toll of having a potentially fatal disease. There are seemingly endless doctors appointments. There are operations. There is chemo and radiation, and constantly feeling sick and tired.<br />
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Now imagine having to work while going through all of that. Seems insurmountable, doesn't it? Thanks to a group called Careers and Cancer, it isn't.<br />
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Careers and Cancer's mission statement is "Cancer and Careers empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in
their workplace, by providing expert advice, interactive tools and
educational events."<br />
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They have identified key issues: "As the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. continues to grow, there
is an increasing need for resources and support to help them get back to
everyday life and work after diagnosis and treatment."<br />
<ul>
<li>44% of people newly diagnosed in 2014 were <span class="bold">working age.</span></li>
<li>Cancer survivors are more likely to be <span class="bold">unemployed.</span></li>
<li><span class="bold">20% </span><span class="bold">
of cancer survivors still report work limitations affected by cancer-related problems <span class="bold">1–5 years after diagnosis.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">922 </span></span><span class="bold"><span class="sub">cancer discrimination claims were received by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2015.</span></span></li>
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<span class="bold"><span class="sub">According to a study conducted in 2015, </span></span><span class="bold"><span class="sub">the majority of cancer survivors and people with cancer are eager to
continue working but need support to balance their health and work
demands.</span></span><br />
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<span class="bold"><span class="sub">The survey further identified the top three reasons people continue to work after a cancer diagnosis:</span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">69% need to work for financial reasons</span></span></li>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub"> 53% currently feel well enough</span></span></li>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">44% want to keep things as normal as possible</span></span></li>
</ul>
<span class="bold"><span class="sub"> </span></span><span class="bold"><span class="sub">Here is what Careers and Cancer is doing to help </span></span><span class="bold"><span class="sub">empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in the workplace:</span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">325,000+ individuals access expert information, support and resources online, in print and in person annually</span></span></li>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">69,000+ publications were distributed in English & in Spanish in 2015</span></span></li>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">98% of 2015 program attendees said they can use what they learned in their day-to-day activities</span></span></li>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">3/4 of surveyed healthcare pros are initiating conversations with patients about the impact of cancer on work more frequently than they did before attending the 2014 Educational Series</span></span></li>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">465+ job-hunting survivors have had their resumes reviewed free of charge since 2013</span></span></li>
<li><span class="bold"><span class="sub">$87,714 in travel grants have brought 141 scholarships recipients from 35 states to the National Conference since 2-14 </span></span></li>
</ul>
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"Our innovative programs for survivors and healthcare professionals
provide the vital support, tools, and information they need to navigate
the practical and legal challenges that follow a diagnosis."<br />
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The next National Conference will be held on June 17, 2016 at The Graduate Center at CUNY, in New York City. And it's FREE! For more information, or to register, visit <a href="http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/events/conference">Careers and Cancer National Conference 2016</a>. <br />
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For more information about Careers and Cancer, and how they can help you, visit <a href="http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en">Careers and Cancer</a>.Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-71259246604268427842016-05-25T04:09:00.001-07:002016-05-25T04:09:30.102-07:00Guest Blog Post - Erica<i>I met Erica at Cervivor School San Diego. At the time, I had no idea how close we would come, and how much her friendship would mean to me. Erica is a very vocal, passionate advocate for cervical cancer awareness and prevention. I am incredibly honored to call her my friend. For more of Erica's story, visit her blog at http://www.tealelfs.com/index.html.</i><br />
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I live my life everyday with cancer. I try to live each day with purpose, make the right choices, and lead a fulfilling life. Does this mean I always make the best choices? Absolutely not. While reading a book, The Earth Dwellers, I came across a quote which really spoke to me:<i><br /></i>Although there are hundreds of shades of gray between right and wrong and good and evil, in the end it comes down to a single choice: to care or not. To care about humanity, about the pains and fears and sorrows of others, or to ignore them, to look the other way, to say “it doesn’t concern me.” I know I haven’t always made the right choices, but I hope I haven’t chosen completely wrong either, and in the end, we all die. But we don’t die equal. Not even close.<br />
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This quote is so important to the way I live my life. It really puts into perspective that our choices matter. Along with my cancer diagnosis there has always been a choice for me. I could not speak out, not share my story OR I could speak out, share my story, and potentially save a life. I could potentially save the life of someone who might not have normally gone for a well woman’s exam. I could save the life of a child by speaking out to parents about the importance of the HPV vaccine. This quote reminds us that we all have a choice about how to live our lives. We can choose to care about humanity, in my case I have a goal of helping humanity by sharing my story and spreading cervical cancer awareness. Or we can choose to look the other way when things get difficult and think “it doesn’t concern me”. As the quote goes, “in the end, we all die. But we don’t die equal. Not even close.” <br />I hope that when I die my son is proud to say that his Mom has made a difference in the lives of others. <br />
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<br />Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-10602644749359814642016-05-19T21:01:00.001-07:002016-05-19T21:01:32.486-07:00My Stirrup Story<br />
<i>What you are about to read is graphic at some points. But as it is a true story, it has been told completely as is, in the need for full disclosur.</i> <br />
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When I was 19, a bouncer in a club raped me. I blamed myself – I was dressed provocatively, I was drunk. Many people would have said I was “asking for it” and that’s what I thought at the time. It was years before I could see that I had not been “asking” to be raped. <br /><br />Rape creates ripples. It affected every aspect of my life, especially major issues with intimacy. But until I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, I didn’t realize that the most detrimental effect being raped would have on my life was my avoidance of cervical cancer screening and pelvic exams. I could barely handle intercourse – there was no way I was going to let a doctor, a relative stranger, insert a speculum into my vagina. The idea of having that device inserted and widened inside me seemed like being violated all over again. After I was raped I stopped going to the gynecologist. I did not have a Pap test until I was 34 – 15 years after I was raped. <br /><br />I went into therapy to deal with my crippling anxiety. I was diagnosed with PTSD. Not too long after, I started having periodic excruciating pelvic pain. I saw a whole host of doctors – my general practitioner and two gastroenterologists - but never a gynecologist – I still wasn’t ready for the invasiveness of a speculum. But none of the doctors I saw had any answers. I was finally convinced that I needed to see a gynecologist which meant I had no choice but to face my biggest fear – unwanted penetration into my vagina by a foreign object. <br /><br />The day came for my appointment I’d made with a gynecologist. I lay on the table and my gynecologist began inserting the speculum. She did not explain what she was doing during the exam. She probably assumed that I was just another patient who’d had many pelvic exams before. I was too ashamed of being raped to tell her how scared I was of having a speculum, or even her fingers, inserted into my vagina. My body tensed, I couldn’t relax my legs. I broke out in a full body sweat, and I began to hyperventilate. I couldn’t get rid of the image and the feeling of the rapist holding me down and ramming his body into mine, I felt like he was in the room with me and I was being violently raped all over again. I couldn’t stop crying, tears streamed down my face. When the exam was finally done, I was shaking all over. I was so relieved but the worst part was yet to come. That visit to a gynecologist diagnosed me with cervical cancer. <br /><br />When you have cervical cancer, your vagina is constantly being examined, be it with a speculum, or just your doctor’s fingers. And this is hard. There are flashbacks – it’s like being violated all over again, even though the exams are for healing purposes and not to defile. I still have panic attacks: sweating, elevated pulse, hyperventilating, and my whole body still tenses. I’ve been so fortunate that my oncologist is incredibly kind, and as gentle as possible when examining me. He explains the exam step by step, and moves slowly and lightly. And with time, I have been able to separate the violation of rape from the healing touch of my doctor. It still isn’t easy, but my health is the most important thing. And I am proud of myself for my willingness to overcome my past trauma in order to face my fears. I want women to know that nobody deserves to be raped. Nobody deserves HPV or cervical cancer. You did not ask for this. You just need to listen to your body, get screened, and remember that you are never alone. <br /><br /> I am a rape survivor. I am a cervical cancer survivor. I AM A SURVIVOR. <br />Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-46162948053430446862016-05-19T20:51:00.002-07:002016-05-19T20:56:57.534-07:00Cervivor Presnts Stirrup Storis: Narratives Beyond the Speculum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thursday May 12 was a truly epic event. Tamika Felder, <br />
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Chief Visionary of Cervivor (http://cervivor.org/a, a non profit for women dealing with HPV and cervical cancer, as well as their famiies; gathered a group of Cervivor sisters to perform monologues at the Howard theater in Washington DC to share our stories dealing with persistent HPV and cervical cancer. It was truly an epic event. So many of us came together to share our experiences. What could have been a maudlin event was actually a celebration of strength, courage, and yes, joy and affirmation. I was truly honored and humbled to be a part in such and amazing event.<br />
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I admit, I was beyond nervous at the thought of getting up in a room full of strangers, and sharing a very traumatic experience from my past that definitely impacted the was that I avoided seeing a gynecologist. But the time I did manage to make an appointment, I already had cervical cancer.<br />
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Telling my story was incredibly difficult. Fortunately, I was surrounded by my Cervivor sisters, whose support is invaluable. And afterwards, I had multiple women approach me to share their own stories of sexual assault, and how it had negatively impacted their lives. But what I hard, over and over again, was that I am not alone. These women, these strangers, truly gave me a gift - a hug, a word of encouragement, a comment on my bravery, when I did not feel brave at all.<br />
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My next post will be my monologue, so you can fully grasp the idea of what happened to me, and how I had such a hard time of taking care of my gynecological health for many years.<br />
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Each of the stories told that night moved me beyond words. Some stories I had heard before, others were new to me. But the best thing about Cervivor is that we are here for each other. It really is a sisterhood. Tamika always says that together, we have two shouldrs to lean on, and that makes all the difference.<br />
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It was an incredible night, and despite my fear of baring my soul to a room full of strangers, I am glad that I did. Sexual assault has a tendency to instilled fear when it comes to gynecologists visits. But our health is th most important thing, and we need to stay up to date on our pelvic and well woman exams. The best is when you are able to find a doctor who goes slowly, gently, and explains the procedures step by step. If you find yourself in the same situation, remember <i>IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT</i>, and that there are groups and that ther are people there to help.<br />
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Overall, Stirrup Stories was a huge success. We were able to reach a lot of people, and allow them to put a real, normal face to the disease. It was honestly a night of celebration, and it was a beautiful thing to behold.<br />
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I am beyond grateful for my Cervivor sistrs, and their continuing, unwavering support. I love you all so dearly.<br />
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xoxoxoxoJennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-69640065953767470612016-04-08T18:53:00.003-07:002016-04-08T18:53:58.544-07:00Educating the Next Generation About Sexual Health
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Danielle Sepulveres and Maritza Lugo are
incredibly talented women. Danielle is a writer, and Maritza is an illustrator.
Together they teamed up on a project that would illustrate how important the
HPV vaccine is, and how it is perfectly harmless. Now here's a little background
on how first Disney Princesses, and then superheroes are protecting themselves
against HPV and other STIs, as well as expressing the importance of well woman
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Life After Cervical Cancer: The Disney Princesses go to the Gynecologist piece
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Sepulveres: I had seen re imagined Disney Princesses shared on my Facebook page
pretty much on a daily basis. Jokingly I asked Twitter one day if there were
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I came up with the concept but I have no artistic skills whatsoever. As a big
fan of Maritza's artwork I asked her if she'd be interested in drawing the
princesses. From the moment she agreed I literally trusted her with everything.
We discussed which princesses to use and Maritza made magic happen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ML: Danielle had written me because her original illustrator's schedule was really busy. I read her email and said YES right away. I couldn't possibly imagine not doing the illustrators. Once she gave me the descriptions, I immediately got to work on the drawings. </span></div>
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Because they are familiar but had not ever been used in this kind of a message.
It was a way to combine something that's recognizable with important
information that is often left out of the mainstream media news cycle. Women's
health is important. All aspects of it. We wanted to bring all of it to the
forefront, but mostly the parts no one discusses-"below the belt"
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ML: There's basically every rendition of Disney Princesses out there doing whatever, wearing whatever. Why not utilize their popularity for something bigger and greater? Every one loves them. Everyone has a favorite. It was a no brainer, really. </span></div>
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Mostly positive! People loved our creativity and our message and it spawned a
lot of media coverage about HPV, cervical cancer prevention and the non-profit
Cervivor which works tirelessly under Tamika Felder's leadership to get this
info to the public. Some negative reactions involved parents not wanting this
to prompt discussions with their kids about health education and I expected
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Seventeen, iD, Fox, CBS LA news, Dr. Oz, Glamour (internationally!), and so
many others but it was really Forbes and their excellent reporter Tara
Haelle - who has a new book out this week - who kicked it all off for us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">DS:
Because we don't want to leave out the boys! And we feel superheroes is the way
to reach them more than princesses. Although each campaign is interchangeable
to whom it's targeting regardless of gender or sex. I asked Maritza if she
thought Disney princesses or superheroes were the way to go and she immediately
said superheroes. I know she was absolutely right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ML: Any real criticism was "what about the guys?" So to follow up with a series predominately geared towards men was just simply the next step. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">MLACC:
What's next for you two?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">DS:
We have some ideas that we're keeping quiet for now, but expect to see more
projects from us in the upcoming months.</span></div>
Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-28803838800131800742016-04-04T01:55:00.000-07:002016-04-04T01:55:49.691-07:00Stirrup Stories: A Very Exciting Upcoming Event!As many of you know, I am affiliated with a group called Cervivor. Cervivor is a nonprofit that provides support for women dealing with cervical cancer all across the spectrum, from women with HPV all the way to women dealing with Stage 4. Cervivor also runs schools across the country to teach women how to advocate for change, from education to promoting vaccination. I have posted before about how Cervivor changed my life, as well as my outlook on my own diagnosis by inspiring me to be the change I want to see.<br />
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On May 12, 2016, Cervivor is doing something that they've never done before. They are putting on an event call Stirrup Stories: Narratives Beyond the Speculum. This event will allow real women who have dealt with all aspects of cervical cancer to get up and tell their stories - raw, real, honest, and uncut. This is truly a fantastic event, as it will make our voices heard. It will give people the chance to see that there are real women behind this disease - mothers, grandmothers, and women who were unable to bear children because of this horrible illness.<br />
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Stirrup Stories will be held on May 12 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Howard Theater in Washington DC, and include a performance by Keke Wyatt in addition to the stories told. All proceeds will provide HPV and cervical cancer education and support for cervical cancer survivors around the world. This is an amazing event that will bring together women who may have been suffering in silence, as well as to further the cause to eradicate cervical cancer for future generations. With the information that is available, and the HPV vaccine, we can see cervical cancer eradicated in our lifetime.<br />
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If you are in the DC metro area, or close enough to attend, I strongly suggest that you go. This is going to be an epic event that you don't want to miss. <br />
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Tickets will go on soon, but keep an eye out on cervivor.org/events for more information.Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-7224303184930732842016-03-13T07:16:00.001-07:002016-03-13T07:16:42.324-07:00Cervivor School Charleston Recap - Arrival Day<style>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/four-life-changing-days-part-1.html">Back</a> in <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/four-life-changing-days-part-2.html">September</a>, I went to San Diego to <a href="http://cervivor.org/what-we-do/cervivor-school/">Cervivor School</a>. It was an incredible experience, but afterwards I
realized that I did not get as much out of it as I could have. Yes, I attended
the mixer (and even made a new friend, hi Melissa!), and all the sessions, the
group dinner, and the graduation ceremony where the attendees become Cervivor
Ambassadors. But I kept pretty much to myself. I didn’t embrace the social
aspect, the sisterhood, which comes with the experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The reason for this was exactly what my last post was about: <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2016/03/i-beat-cancer-only-to-feel-like-im.html">anxiety.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I talked about, I suffered from anxiety before I was
diagnosed with cancer. My anxiety falls mainly into two categories, general
anxiety and social anxiety. The social anxiety held me back in San Diego.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Even though I missed out on forming bonds in person with the
other women there, we all connected on social media, mostly through a private
Facebook group for women who have attended Cervivor School, and then shifting
to becoming Facebook friends outside of that group. That was where I really
started to get a taste of the Cervivor sisterhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The main thing that Cervivor School did for me was give me
some direction of what my life post-cancer was going to be like. Cervivor
School taught me about advocacy, and how I could be an advocate. I was already
doing some advocacy. I had started this blog, and I got involved with the
Foundation for Women’s Cancer by participating in The National Race to End
Women’s Cancer (see <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-2014-national-race-to-end-womens.html">here</a> and <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2015/10/2015-national-race-to-end-women.html">here</a>). I left San Diego wanting to do MORE. I
wanted to help educate women. I wanted to talk about prevention, so that no
more women would have to be diagnosed with cervical cancer. I wanted to take
action.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since I now had the inside track as a Cervivor Ambassador, I
found out early about when and where the next Cervivor School would be:
Charleston, SC from January 28 to the 31<sup>st</sup>, 2016. I signed up
immediately. Two of my Cervivor sisters and dear friends, Erica and Marie,
would be there as well. I was so excited to spend time with these two women, to
meet some other Cervivor sisters that I knew online but had never met in
person, and to meet the women who would be attending for the first time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the areas where my anxiety manifests itself the most
is if I have to travel by plane alone. So I was up early the Thursday morning I
left for Charleston, pounding coffee like crazy. When I got to the first TSA
checkpoint and had to hold up my driver’s license, my hand was shaking so bad
from the brilliant combination of nerves and caffeine that I was sure the TSA
agent was going to escort me into a small room for a friendly interrogation.
Fortunately I made it through, to the gate, and on to the plane without
incident.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I checked into the hotel with about three hours to spare
before the getting acquainted mixer. I went to my room to unpack and
decompress. Erica was going to be rooming with me, but she wasn’t arriving
until the following morning, so I spent some time laying down and reading.
Before I knew it, six o’clock had arrived, and it was time to head downstairs
to meet everyone for the first time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I walked into the room, and saw two people I knew – Iman,
who works for Cervivor, and Brianna, who does almost all the video and still
photography. I said hi to them, and headed to the bar. And I sat down by a
woman I had never met (hi Vanessa!) and introduced myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The whole night was like that. I was able to overcome my
social anxiety enough to talk to women one on one, and to speak when we sat down
in a group for a while so Tamika could do the official welcome and overview of
the weekend. I kind of felt like I couldn’t shut up… And it was great!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I went to bed that night knowing that my experience this
time at Cervivor School would be different because I was going to make it
different. I wanted to experience the sisterhood right away, not in the weeks
and months that followed as I finally worked up the courage to get to know my
Cervivor sisters on a deeper level.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stay tuned for more…</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> xoxo Jennie </span>Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802979217654632408.post-31969407821658185002016-03-11T02:02:00.000-08:002016-03-11T02:02:24.542-08:00I Beat Cancer, Only to Feel Like I'm Drowning in Anxiety
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadTOsXZjDog2b4oxcc8Zb_ij9uRNRsvMOlIcYc6DnVs-eIRvI11fT2m2k19H3Usxjz3BBKM-y7WHmRjYZm4qoqKaxF5WKhlqZXe6DBHgdMi6UK1zhyphenhyphenEbB6WJxH2FUq-RJAD3mFFUjmiY/s1600/hello-my-name-is-anxiety-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadTOsXZjDog2b4oxcc8Zb_ij9uRNRsvMOlIcYc6DnVs-eIRvI11fT2m2k19H3Usxjz3BBKM-y7WHmRjYZm4qoqKaxF5WKhlqZXe6DBHgdMi6UK1zhyphenhyphenEbB6WJxH2FUq-RJAD3mFFUjmiY/s200/hello-my-name-is-anxiety-1.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">It’s dark and cold down
here. I can hear screeching in the distance. My heart is pounding, my hands are
clammy, and sweat is pouring down my back and from my armpits. I’m crying and
shaking, and I feel like my motor skills are dull. I can't catch my breath; it's like there's a vice around my chest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I’m in the parking garage of
my oncologist’s office for my regular checkup, having been cancer free for
close to two years, and I'm having a panic attack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I’ve blogged in the <a href="http://mylifeaftercervicalcancer.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-cancer-is-gone-bring-on-depression.html">past</a>
about depression after treatment is over, and that post touched on anxiety, as
depression and anxiety tend to be soul mates. I’ve been open about my own
struggles with anxiety, both before and after cancer, and a friend offered up
my services the other day to a woman dealing with post-treatment anxiety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So what is anxiety?
<a href="http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/">WebMD.com</a> breaks anxiety down into four classifications:</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Panic Disorder</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> – This is a panic attack. Feelings like alarm bells clang and clang
with no prior notice. These are described as similar to heart attacks – chest
pains, shortness of breath, sweating, and a high heart rate.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Social Anxiety Disorder</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> – Like the name implies, this form of anxiety
centers on fear of social situations, usually with worries of being judged, or
acting in a way that would embarrass you.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Specific Phobias</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> – Think things like fear of flying, but taken to an extreme level. This
can lead to avoidance of many everyday things.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Generalized Anxiety Disorder</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> – WebMD defines this as “excessive, unrealistic
worry and tension, even if there's little or nothing to provoke the anxiety.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">These classifications are
great in determining what makes you anxious, but they can and do occur
concurrently. I, for example, fall into all four of those categories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If I had to pick a topic for
a cancer survivor, I’d say they have a specific phobia: obviously that the
cancer will come back. And since this is always an actual possibility (just
higher or lower depending on your personal situation), I’m not really a fan of
WebMD’s definition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Anxiety is common for people
with cancer. While most patients are able to overcome these initial feelings,
some are not. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) defines ongoing
emotional anxiety symptoms as the following:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">excessive fear or worry </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">feelings of dread </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">having trouble concentrating </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">feeling tense and jumpy </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">anticipating the worst </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">feeling irritable </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">feeling restless </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">watching out for signs of danger </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">feeling
like your mind's gone blank</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The NCCN also defines
physical symptoms of anxiety:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">pounding heart </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">sweating </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">dizziness </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">shortness of breath </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">muscle tension </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">headaches </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">fatigue </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">insomnia</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">So what do you do if you
have anxiety that will not go away? Start off by speaking to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>your oncologist – they are familiar
with all physical and mental aspects of cancer, and it’s aftermath. They can
refer you to a psychologist and/or psychiatrist. You can do talk therapy,
medication, or a combination of the two. I personally found it to be most
helpful to me to see a therapist to deal with my feelings, and a psychiatrist
to help manage my mood with medication.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Finally, please know that
there is nothing to be ashamed of. The National Alliance on Mental Health
(NAMI) says that 1 in 4 adults experience mental illness each year. Couple that
with the fact that the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) says that 1
in 3 cancer patients suffer from anxiety or other mental illnesses, and know
that you are truly not alone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you are suffering, please
get help, the same way you got treatment for cancer, or would go to the doctor
for the flu. <a href="http://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk/people-with-mental-health-problems/index.html">The US Department of Health and Human Services</a> can provide
direction on how to handle mental health issues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">And always remember, you are
not alone.</span></div>
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xoxoxo Jennie Jennifer Elmshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18002723054475245511noreply@blogger.com0