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can reoccur. It’s been 18 years now.

An Honest Reflection on Cancer EQ: In your book, you recall your experiences in At Face Value: My Triumph Over a Disfiguring Cancer and out of hospitals and your reflections about life at each stage, in great detail. I was impressed by how vivid your recollections were. Did you journal A book about cancer may not be the first book confident, and after 18 years, cancer free. He lives during this time? you’d buy or pick up at the library, but to read about in the Bay Area with his wife Sue and works as a TH: No. I didn’t journal. I did write some things someone’s arduous ordeal and how he or she sur- marketing consultant for technical companies. Terry down, but I think it’s the traumatic events that we vived is relevant to all of us. Such is a is a part-time resident of Truckee as he and remember the most. I started writing in 1991, during story in “At Face Value,” Terry Healey’s his wife own a second home in Tahoe the process of reconstruction. Those memories are recount of his discovery, treatment, and Donner. Terry speaks all around the coun- so vivid. acceptance of fibrosarcoma, a cancer that try to medical professionals, corporations, invaded Terry’s nose and required more and students, inspiring others with his EQ: I was surprised by how positive you were than 30 surgeries. Terry’s story begins in story. In October, Terry returns to Truckee, from the very beginning of your experience. 1984 as a junior at the University of speaking to employees at Tahoe Forest TH: Yes, I had a great support system: my fami- California at Berkeley when a friend Hospital as part of a leadership training ly, friends, and medical team. My mom was the most observed an abnormality in Terry’s nose. program. influential. She instilled in me that positive out- Book It! From that observation started a five year look. There was never any doubt in her mind that stint of surgeries, recoveries, and recon- By Eve Quesnel Eve I’d beat this. If there was negativity, I learned to dis- struction of his face. It’s hard to imagine Quesnel: tance and remove myself from it, or confront it. It how to bear such a sudden turn in life, with subse- First, how are you? was liberating to achieve that. quent years of suffering and emotional anxiety. As Do you continue Terry notes in his book, “I was tired of hospitals and to be tested for EQ: Do you ever wonder about the cause/s of surgery, tired of recovering, tired of battling to get cancer? cancer? At one point in your story you write, “I felt back into physical shape after every procedure, and Terry Healey: like something was wrong with me for getting can- then starting the whole process over again.” But, I’m great. No, I cer. It was my fault. It was something in my mind or while Terry was frustrated with going in and out of don’t have to see the stress that I couldn’t handle that caused it.” hospitals, with pain, and disappointing reconstruc- doctors regularly TH: Yes, I was very stressed at the time I discov- tion, and while his self esteem was tested because of anymore. I saw ered the sarcoma. I was a full time student at Cal; I his disfigurement, enduring strange looks and mock- doctors frequently worked 3 days a week; I was very active in a frater- ing comments, and while his fears were forefront at first, but after 5 nity. I wondered if all that was a stress my body because of his unknown future, he remained positive years you’re said to couldn’t handle. But, really, I don’t think about the throughout his traumatic experience. be “cancer free,”- I met with Terry before his talk and reading at although, of

Hooligan’s on July 20. At age 42, he is assured and course, I know it See At Face Value, continued on next page

Music and August 12 Saturday Craig Einhorn and the Truckee August 13 Sunday Sol Jibe River Tango Society Crystal Bay Club Free Stage Lounge Show at Truckee Championship An Evening with Randy Events 7:30 pm. This event is outdoors under the 10pm. Call 775-833-6333 x0 McIver Arena, Brockway Road. Original stars at 511 W. King St., Carson City. Tickets Newman extreme rodeo action. www.truckeerodeo.com August 10 Thursday $7. To buy tickets, call the Brewery Arts [$60/$50] Hawkins Amphitheater Washoe or 530-587-5555 Center at 775-883-1976 or breweryarts.org. County Parks, 2601 Plumas Ave, Reno, NV. August 17 Thursday Melvin Seals And Jgb Lake Tahoe Summer Music 775-828-6642 River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City. 9 pm, Doors 8 Mark Twain at Sugar Pine www.hawkinsamphitheater.com. The Nut Boys Festival Finale pm. $18.00 advance 21+. 530-583-2801 Point State Park Bar of America, 10042 Donner Pass Road, Our Finalé at West End Beach of Donner Lake County Fair www.renegadeshows.com Mark Twain makes an appearance at Sugar Truckee. 587-3110. with the Festival Orchestra and Elivra narrat- see August 9 Pine Point State Park August 12. The evening, Lake Tahoe Summer Music ing Peter and the Werewolf. TahoeMusic.org Zepparella hosted by actor McAvoy Layne, includes an Virginia City/Carson City Rail or 530-581-1184 River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA. 9 pm Festival authentic Chautauqua narrative at Ehrman Fest 2006 (Doors Open at 8 pm) $12.00 advance, 21+. Serenade for Strings, guest guitarist Chris Mountain Jam Music Festival Mansion on the West Shore. Kachian. The Resort at Squaw Creek. see August 12 530-583-2801 www.renegadeshows.com Mountain Jam Music Festival returns to Squaw www.purentahoenorth.com TahoeMusic.org or 530-581-1184 Truckee Championship Rodeo Valley’s High Camp August 12. Eclectic blues, Virginia City/Carson City Rail Operation Panda bluegrass and rock will be featured from local see August 12 Fest 2006 Bar of America, 10042 Donner Pass Road, and Bay Area bands. www.squaw.com August 12 & 13. Two splendid opportunities, The Great Truckee River Duck Truckee. 587-3110. 21st Annual Bowers Mansion two days, back to back, in two different his- Race Bluegrass Festival torical cities, to celebrate the romance and the This unique and fun event features adopted impact the V & T railroad had on the fledg- ducks racing down the Truckee River to bene- August 11 Friday Music in the park featuring the Bluegrass Patriots, David Thom Band, Deadline Ridge, ling towns of Virginia City and Carson City. fit the Make A Wish Foundation of Northern Rodney Carrington F-150’s and Straight Ahead Bluegrass. Additional entertainment include music, face Nevada. The day features exhibits, entertain- Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Come and enjoy great foods, crafts, work- painting, clowns and a variety of food will be ment and the ducks begin racing at 4 pm. www.silverlegacy.com 800-687-8733. shops, raffle prizes, jam sessions and more. available. Contact information 800-718-SLVR www.NevadaWish.org.775-826-8008. Fun for the whole family. 9 am to 6 pm at Or CCCVB office 800-NEVADA1 Anni McCann Bowers Mansion Regional Park in Washoe Finding a Story forJohnny Plum Crazy, (Courtesy photo) Cottonwood Restaurant, at Hilltop, Truckee. Valley, Nevada between Reno and Carson August 14 Monday Reservations recommended. 587-5711. Cash City. Tickets are $20 at the gate, kids 12 and David Grisman Bluegrass Holiday and The Adventure under Free. Details www.nnba.org Squaw Valley Institute Presents Finding a August 18 Friday Story forJohnny Cash. Olympic Valley Lodge. Experience Pop Collective Rodney Carrington Reception 7 to 8 pm. (no host bar). Program Crystal Bay Club In the Crown Room. Tickets Plum Crazy Bar of America, 10042 Donner Pass Road, see August 11 begins 8:00 pm. Admission $10 per person. are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Bar of America, 10042 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. 587-3110. (www.adventurepop.com) Show starts at 9pm. Call 775-833-6333 x0 Anni McCann Limited seating. An evening with -nomi- Truckee. 587-3110. Jeff Jones Band see August 11 nated screenwriter Gill Dennis as he describes Great bands play live every Friday from 6- how the screenplay for the film Walk the Line Paul Covarelli 8pm. Grab a beer or an ice cream, sit back Native Root came to be written. August 16 Wednesday Cottonwood Restaurant, at Hilltop, Truckee. Bar of America, 10042 Donner Pass Road, Reservations recommended. 587-5711. and relax in The Village with some great www.squawvalleyinstitute.org or Blue Turtle Seduction music. www.Squaw.com Truckee. 587-3110. 530-581-4138 www.nativerootmusic.com River Regional Park. Sponsored by Mt. Rainmaker Kids/Sierra Sun/Dickson Realty. 6:30 to 8pm. Friday from 6 to 8pm. The Village at Squaw. www.tdrpd.com or 530-582-7720 Free. www.Squaw.com

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At Face Value, from previous page EQ: What are some of the things you talk about when you visit groups? causes of cancer; it’s not what I concentrate TH: I talk about having a survival kit. on now or focused on during that time. First, take control of your life. Second, sur- round yourself with people you trust. Third, EQ: You’re clear in your book about the confront challenges. And finally, be less judg- components of your support system: family, mental and more tolerant. friends, medical team, and your faith. Is there For more information, contact Terry Healey at anything else that helped you? www.terryhealey.com. TH: Yes, I was lucky to have that support system. I think everyone needs to think about Friends & Family that. Ultimately, every person will be con- During Terry’s reading at Hooligan’s, he told fronted [with some kind of trauma] and so it’s stories about particular friends and family members important to consider who or what will help who helped him get through his experience. them. Besides my family, friends, and faith, I One friend, in an abrupt manner, tells Terry that believe it’s important to have goals, to always he had more scars on the inside than the outside and reach ahead. It helps to be busy and to have that he needed to refocus and rebuild. Her honesty things in the future to look forward to. I also was painful but moved Terry forward in overcoming used visualization. I mentioned that in the his low self esteem. book. Remember the part about imagining Terry’s wife, Sue, was also instrumental in his water pouring over my head, cleansing my recovery. He said of her: mind and body? That helped a lot. And I visu- “Meeting Sue was the alized a life I didn’t have and I’d think about most significant turning where I’d be in 5 years. point. Even when I met her she didn’t mention my EQ: You had a strong, proactive medical disfigurement; she simply team, and you write about many of the doctors got to know me for who I was. She supports me and nurses who attended you. always. I mean some TH: Yes, I have a great respect for nurses! mornings I’m not a pretty They are really in the trenches. They have to sight; my eye is droopy, deal not only with patients’ medical needs, but my lip is up, my hair is also emotional needs. It’s the nurses who have messy, my breath is bad, to have good bedside manners. I had wonder- and I don’t have my teeth Terry Healey, author of ful nurses and I’m thankful for that. in. And she never says a “At Face Value: My Triumph word.” Over a Disfiguring Cancer”

Big Head Todd & The advance. All Ages. 530-583-2801 August 21 Monday Monsters with Toad The Wet www.renegadeshows.com The Casualties w/ Extinct Sprocket Sol Jibe Governement, The Krum $60/$50. Hawkins Amphitheater Washoe Bar of America, 10042 Donner Pass Road, County Parks, 2601 Plumas Ave, Reno, NV. Truckee. 587-3110.www.soljibe.com Bums 775-828-6642 Doors @ 7:30pm, Show @ 8pm, $12.00 BBQ, Poetry www.hawkinsamphitheater.com. Adv., $15 door. The New Oasis, 2100 & Overnight Camping Victorian Ave. Sparks, NV 89431. Fatlip from The Pharcyde w/ An authentic western feast, marshmallow 530-898-1497. jmaxproductions.net guests: OMNI and TREE roasting, and music, poetry, and story telling WOODS with famed cowboy lyricist, Larry Maurice. Club Underground, 555 East 4th St., Reno, Reservations for the Western BBQ are August 23 Wednesday NV. 9pm doors / $12 adv @ Mad About required, both for overnighters and the Larry UPCOMING SHOWS Los Lonely Boys with Carbon Music (Lake Tahoe) and Recycled Records Maurice Fireside Show. $65 for adults and (Reno), or online at www.TicketWeb.com. $45 for children 12 & under (or without Leaf $20 Door. 21 and over. camping, $49 for adults and $25 for chil- Reno Hilton Theatre. at 7:30 PM. 8/3 Two Out Rally (Rock, Funk, Jam) dren). Space is limited. For info and reserva- www.livenation.com Revolution tions please call 530-581-7100. 8 pm, Peppermill Hotel Casino. $17. Hurt w/ Redcel 8/4&5 Jazz Mafia Trio (Jazz) tickets.com or at the Peppermill’s ticket Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Doors @ 7:30pm, Show @ 8pm, $10.45 window. www.peppermillreno.com Fest in the Village Adv., $13.00 Door. The New Oasis, 2100 775-689-7114 Get your groove on because the Village at Victorian Ave. Sparks, NV 89431. 530-898- 8/11 ZIon Roots (Reggae) Mission Players Squaw Valley will get down and funky. 1497. jmaxproductions.net Crystal Bay Club Free Stage Lounge Show at Sample microbrews while jazz and funk Phoenix 10pm. Call 775-833-6333 x0 bands entertain thoughout the day and into River Regional Park. Sponsored by Between 8/12 Guitar Mac (Blues) the evening. 530-584-6266 the Notes/Truckee Trails/Excellence in AC/D She Education. 6:30 to 8pm. www.tdrpd.com or 8/18 Shakedown (Reggae, Hip-hop) August 19 Saturday Crystal Bay Club In the Crown Room. 530-582-7720 1888 $17/$20. 9pm. Free Stage Lounge After Party with Go Betty Go. Call 775-833-6333 Cottonwood Restaurant, at Hilltop, Truckee. August 24 Thursday 8/19 Sexrat (Rock) Reservations recommended. 587-5711. Dave Manning Dave Alvin & The Guilty Men August 20 Sunday 8/23 COSTUME PARTY w/special guest James Bar of America, 10042 Donner Pass Road, Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Truckee. 587-3110. McMurtry Fest in the Village $40/$35. Hawkins Amphitheater Washoe Groundation 8/25 Fearless Chicken (Surf Punk) County Parks, 2601 Plumas Ave, Reno, NV. see August 19 River Ranch Lodge, Tahoe City, CA. 9 pm, 775-828-6642 The Parsons Trio Doors 8 pm.$12.00 advance, 21+. 530- 583-2801 www.renegadeshows.com www.hawkinsamphitheater.com. PlumpJack Cafe Live Jazz on the Patio 8/26 Truckee Tribe (Roots, Rock, Reggae) Galactic Sundays from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. Call 530- Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater, Truckee. 583-1576. 6 pm (Doors Open at 5 pm) $25.00

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