I'm gonna be on tee-vee!!! yippee! and an update

Heatherbelle
Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
I did a local news interview last week - a cancer center here in South Bend that I had contacted the day I found out I had cancer has opened a new "wellness center" in their building & they wanted to get the word out to the public about what services they have for people with cancer and their caregivers. This place is great - they gave me free wigs (it's where I got my Blonde Bombshell!), they gave me free supplement drinks while I was having chemo, and I brought Camryn there for counseling shortly after my mom was diagnosed, because she started fearing for her & her little sissy's health. I cannot sing their praises enough. Oh, and all those things were free to me. They are paying for my mom's prescriptions (her Medicare has no prescription coverage). So when they opened the new wellness center (they have informative classes, bra fitting clinics, a wig salon, etc), they asked me if I would consider being a part of the news story, giving a client's point of view. Me, being the opposite of quiet, of course I would!!
Anyway - my story is airing tonight on "Maureen's Medical Moment" - a health-centered story they have each week on the evening news. It should be up on their website tonight so for those of you also on facebook I'll have a link on there, I'll also see if I can post one on here tonight for you!
Another thing they have at the center is "Wellness Wednesdays" - free for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The first is a knitting class from 10-11 a.m., followed by a journaling class from 11-noon, and from 1-2 they have a walking club. 2 weeks ago I got a babysitter lined up for my little Doodie, and I'm going to start going to the classes tomorrow! Heatherbelle is going to learn how to knit! Whether or not I become a master knitter, I want to go for the cameraderie, support, and frankly, to have some "me time" to get out of the house without my kids so that I can recharge! A happy mom = a happy family!
Camryn & I also went to our first Relay for Life team captain's meeting last week, she spoke during the presentation, and will be giving the caregiver's speech at the relay. We're going to have a team & do the relay this year, I'm sure it will be alot of fun. We're excited about it. I haven't been on here posting much - my precious little 2 yr old Doodie is just BENT on driving her mommy mad, so I spend the majority of my days chasing after her, cleaning up after her, and trying to keep up with her. Feels good, though, that I'm again able to do so!
I love you guys!! I'll post my news story soon as it's up!
*hugs*
Heather
- ok i feel like a big piece of crap -not even updating on mom!! She's feeling better, getting back on her feet after chemo. No more Taxotere rashes or nausea. Her hair is starting to come back in. She's just waiting on the call back on when she starts rads. She had her initial appt & her tattoos. We're going to have a big family dinner next week at my house :) I helped mom go through all her cards & letters & gifts she's received throughout her treatment so that we can send some "thank you's". We're finally "over the hump"!!
xoxo
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    just local network to you
    OR can it be viewed all over...I would love to watch it..
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    Congrats!
    This sounds like a great resource for patients and survivors and I'm glad you're getting the word out. Glad to hear your mom is doing better, too. Have a great family dinner next week!

    Mimi
  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl Member Posts: 1,077

    just local network to you
    OR can it be viewed all over...I would love to watch it..

    How cool~
    ~~ I will try and check it out on their website.
  • pattimc
    pattimc Member Posts: 431
    mimivac said:

    Congrats!
    This sounds like a great resource for patients and survivors and I'm glad you're getting the word out. Glad to hear your mom is doing better, too. Have a great family dinner next week!

    Mimi

    You....
    Are amazing!!! Can't wait to see it! The cancer center I went to in Adrian (MI) opened up a wellness thingy like this in Toledo where their second office located. Just a little too far to go to...but it sounds very similar to yours.

    Love ya!

    Patti
  • dyaneb123
    dyaneb123 Member Posts: 950
    pattimc said:

    You....
    Are amazing!!! Can't wait to see it! The cancer center I went to in Adrian (MI) opened up a wellness thingy like this in Toledo where their second office located. Just a little too far to go to...but it sounds very similar to yours.

    Love ya!

    Patti

    That's awesome! Way to go!

    That's awesome! Way to go!
  • mimivac
    mimivac Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    pattimc said:

    You....
    Are amazing!!! Can't wait to see it! The cancer center I went to in Adrian (MI) opened up a wellness thingy like this in Toledo where their second office located. Just a little too far to go to...but it sounds very similar to yours.

    Love ya!

    Patti

    Quick Hijack
    Patti, I grew up in Ypsilanti!

    Mimi
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    Lights, Camera, Action!
    Heather... I am so happy for you. It sounds like such a blast! I went to a Wellness Center when I was diagnosed and sat in on some of their lectures. They are an excellent group to go for support and friendly chit chat. I know you did a fantastic job on your interview. I will definitely go online to have a look. Thanks for the share and... Congratulations!
    BL

    PS Do you think you can knit me a scarf? Just kidding, have fun learning how to knit.
  • pattimc
    pattimc Member Posts: 431
    mimivac said:

    Quick Hijack
    Patti, I grew up in Ypsilanti!

    Mimi

    Mimi
    Know the area well! Actually we go to Ann Arbor more than Ypsi, though.
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member

    Lights, Camera, Action!
    Heather... I am so happy for you. It sounds like such a blast! I went to a Wellness Center when I was diagnosed and sat in on some of their lectures. They are an excellent group to go for support and friendly chit chat. I know you did a fantastic job on your interview. I will definitely go online to have a look. Thanks for the share and... Congratulations!
    BL

    PS Do you think you can knit me a scarf? Just kidding, have fun learning how to knit.

    A Star is Born!
    Way to go Heather! I'll go online and have a look.

    Suzanne
  • mollyz
    mollyz Member Posts: 756 Member

    A Star is Born!
    Way to go Heather! I'll go online and have a look.

    Suzanne

    east coast
    I'll have to go on line also. MOLLYZ
  • elm3544
    elm3544 Member Posts: 748
    That's awesome!! And so glad
    That's awesome!! And so glad to hear you mom is feeling better!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    elm3544 said:

    That's awesome!! And so glad
    That's awesome!! And so glad to hear you mom is feeling better!

    I think this is just
    I think this is just fantastic. That you are doing the interview, that you found such a great place, and most of all that life is grabbing you and pulling back into its arms. Glad you are taking that me time, so important when you have children. And glad that your mom is doing well. All in all it's just plain wonderful. You go, girl.
    Stef
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    Wonderful news! Thanks for
    Wonderful news! Thanks for sharing this. You will be our resident star! And so glad your mom is doing well too. You are both in my prayers.
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    http://www.wndu.com/hometop/h
    http://www.wndu.com/hometop/headlines/Cancer_Services_Help_and_Hope_in_the_Bend_115575204.html

    I don't know how to post a link on here - but you should be able to copy this & paste it in your browser & it will take you the news story on the website, and they have the video on there as well.
    Thank you for saying such nice things to me :) & your support & excitement for me! I've made it my mission to speak out, write, raise money, and do whatever I personally can to raise breast cancer awareness so that they can find that damn cure already!
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • aysemari
    aysemari Member Posts: 1,596 Member
    Fame
    Heatherbelle,

    what fantastic news about you being on TV and about Mom
    feeling better.

    You sure took cancer by the horns (:

    Hugs,
    Ayse
  • ladyg
    ladyg Member Posts: 1,577
    A star in our midst.
    That is a really great thing. Also the news about your mom is wonderful.

    Hugs,
    Georgia
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    Bravo!!!
    Heather... I just saw "Maureen's Medical Moment" clip on The Wellness Center and you were absolutely FANTASTIC! You did a marvelous job and your daughter is so adorable.

    Big Congrats to You on a job Well Done!
    BL
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    Heather, that sounds like a
    Heather, that sounds like a wonderful center and that you are part of it is even better.
    How exciting to be on TV and promoting something that you know will do so much good! Awesome!! And so glad your mom is feeling better. That must certainly lighten your load a bit. Enjoy your dinner!!
    jan
  • pitt
    pitt Member Posts: 387
    Congrats and good luck! I
    Congrats and good luck! I love hearing this!!! Keep us posted on how it goes! Pitt
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
    pitt said:

    Congrats and good luck! I
    Congrats and good luck! I love hearing this!!! Keep us posted on how it goes! Pitt

    I saw it
    I saw it--I went to the link and watched--You were wonderful.

    Hugs to you.
    Margo