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FRONTRONTLINEINETM F L S UMMER 2009 On the front line in the battle against breast cancer. Free Treatment Available in Pennsylvania Program Provides Free Treatment to Uninsured Women with Breast Cancer

Thanks to Pennsylvania’s “Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program, I received the treatment and outstanding care that I needed. I was told to just worry about getting well, don’t worry about paying for it.” Everette James, Secretary, PA Department of Health; Robin Leidhecker, survivor and program participant; Pat Halpin-Murphy, PBCC - Robin Leidhecker, President & Founder; and Senator Vincent Hughes, Minority Chair, Senate Public Health & Welfare Committee spoke at the press a patient enrolled in the conference on FREE treatment in the PA Capitol. FREE Treatment Program

reast cancer patients in Pennsylvania who are uninsured or underinsured can receive free treatment through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program (BCCPT). The BPA Breast Cancer Coalition joined with State Senator Vincent Hughes to announce the program’s availability. Joining Senator Hughes and PBCC President & Founder Pat Halpin-Murphy at the event were PA Department of Health Secretary Everette James and free treatment program participant and breast cancer survivor Robin Leidhecker. Women who are uninsured or underinsured, residing in PA and a US citizen or eligible alien, under 65 years of age, and who meet certain income guidelines are eligible for the program. With nominal copayments, they can receive free health care through participating facilities for medical needs both related and unrelated to their diagnosis. Since the program’s inception, 2,166 women have received free treatment. The PBCC is working to make more women and hospitals aware of the program. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and need FREE TREATMENT call the PA Department of Health's HealthyWoman program at 1-800-215-7494.

The PBCC is holding seminars throughout the state to educate health care providers and the public about the free treatment program. The next seminars are scheduled for Erie on August 14 and Harrisburg in October. For more info, or to discuss sponsoring or hosting a seminar in your area, contact Jennifer Fetich at [email protected].

Former First Lady PA residents don’t and current PBCC I NSIDE need to go far for Honorary Board T HISISSUE some baseball action this July -- Member Michele a home run derby Ridge chosen by benefiting the LifetimeTV as a PBCC may be ‘Remarkable coming your -page 7- Woman’ way this summer! -page 8- www.pabreastcancer.org PENNSYLVANIA BREAST CANCER COALITION Toll Free 800.377.8828

TM FRONTLINE President’s Corner A quarterly publication of the Pat Halpin-Murphy Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Is Your Local Hospital a FREE 1-800-377-8828 www.pabreastcancer.org TREATMENT Provider? Statewide Headquarters y now I hope you are aware of the free treatment program available to women without 344 North Reading Road Binsurance in Pennsylvania who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The program - the Ephrata, PA 17522 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment (BCCPT) program - ensures that women without health insurance need not worry about how to pay for their breast cancer treatment but can instead devote their energy to fighting the disease. Pat Halpin-Murphy There are hundreds of facilities in Pennsylvania that provide breast cancer treatment. But President & Founder unfortunately, not all of these facilities currently participate in the BCCPT free treatment program. Leslie Stiles Honorary Chair So I’d like you to help the PBCC as we work toward the goal of making certain that no woman Leslie Anne Miller, Esq. goes without treatment for breast cancer simply because their local hospitals do not participate in Executive Vice President the program. I am asking you to use your voice on behalf of women who are facing a breast cancer Heather Hibshman diagnosis without health insurance. Ask your local hospital or cancer center if they participate in Executive Director the BCCPT free treatment program. If they do participate, ask them to make sure that information is publicized in your community. Encourage them to write a piece for their local HONORARY BOARD newspaper to get the information out to women who desperately need it. If they do not participate, Bernard Fisher, MD ask them to contact the PBCC to get more information on how they can. Mark Pasquerilla There is something you can do to help women with breast cancer in Pennsylvania. Be an Michele M. Ridge advocate for the free treatment program in your community and help the PBCC to spread the word Senator Harris Wofford so no women will go without treatment due to their insurance status. Let us know your facility is a free treatment program participant by contacting us. Visit BOARD OF DIRECTORS www.pabreastcancer.org/freetreatment for more information.

Sandra Christianson Sandy Cray “67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer Deborah Freer John Glick, MD in Pennsylvania” Visits Potter County Gary Gurian otter County hosted the PBCC’s traveling Bonnie Harr Pphoto exhibit in the Irwin Medical Arts G. June Hoch Center at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. Andrea Mastro, Ph.D. Cindi Hardesty, CNE at Charles Cole Denise Robison Memorial Hospital; Hilary Gordnier, a Alice Sanders junior hospital volunteer whose grandmother Jeanne Schmedlen is a breast cancer survivor; and Twila Alden, Mary Simmonds, MD, FACP the Cameron County survivor featured in the Bonnie Squires exhibit, spoke at the opening reception. Pat Stewart Sandy Cray, PBCC Board of Directors Norman Wolmark, MD Lehigh Valley Vice President, served as emcee for the evening. Mary E. Schroyer, a harpist PBCC STAFF and breast cancer survivor, provided music. Many thanks to Charles Cole Memorial Carol Burkholder Hospital, the speakers, and the community Breast cancer survivors were recognized for Kim Eubanks for supporting this educational exhibit. We their strength and courage during the Jennifer Fetich also thank the PA Department of Health for reception and given carnations. Tricia Grove funding the exhibit. Sarah Lightman Dolores Magro Kathleen Tunney PBCC Named Education Hero by Magazine he PBCC was named “Education Hero” at the 2009 Central Penn Parent’s Healthcare Heroes TAwards. The PBCC was one of nine selected for consideration in the category, which honors Frontline is published as a quarterly communique individuals and organizatiosn in health education making a difference in their community and in for the information of the supporters and friends of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. All the health care industry. Central Penn Parent is the only family publication for the central rights reserved. No portion of this publication may Pennsylvania region - serving Dauphin, Lancaster, Cumberland and York counties. be reproduced or distributed without permission from the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. Editor’s note: In the Spring 2009 Survivor Spotlight feature, we incorrectly referred to Adagio Health as the Amy Collins Law, Editor administrator of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment program (BCCPT). The [email protected] PA Department of Public Welfare is the sole administrator of the BCCPT program.

2 FRONTLINE - SUMMER 2009 www.pabreastcancer.org PENNSYLVANIA BREAST CANCER COALITION Toll Free 800.377.8828 Survivor IlluminatingSpotlight the lives of breast cancer survivors Tammy Miller Port Matilda, Centre County Tammy Miller on the court at halftime at Bryce Jordan Not Your Average Patient Center during the Lady Lions WBCA Pink Zone game. aybe you’ve seen me around town speaking out about my breast cancer. Public Mwearing big red shoes. Really big red speaking really jazzes me! I feel blessed to be shoes. Of course, that’s when I’m dressed as able to speak to women’s groups and share my alter ego “Hugz the Clown.” People who with them that I am not defined by my breast know me were not surprised to hear that I cancer. It’s just something that happened to went through breast cancer surgery wearing a me. I was thrilled to be invited to speak at clown nose and shoes and carrying a kazoo. the Penn State Lady Lions basketball game For the second surgery I wore a feather boa. that benefited the PBCC. It was fun turning “Remember, you My doctor had forewarned the hospital staff, the crowd of 9,500 fans, breast cancer “This is not your average patient.” survivors and their family members into a cannot change a huge kazoo band, with everyone wearing diagnosis but what Putting Words into Action clown noses! you can change is Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer Saving Grace in September 2001 I had been involved for your attitude and some time with public speaking and One of the 20 lessons in my book “The workshop presentations through Lighter Side of Breast Cancer Recovery” is to how you respond.” Toastmasters International. In many of my recruit a humor team because sometimes it - Tammy Miller presentations I helped people understand the can be difficult to laugh at your own value of a positive attitude and how we can situation. My mother, two daughters and my use humor to deflect some of the most friends were my personal humor team. Yes, I difficult situations. When I got the news that am a trained clown, but you don’t have to be I had breast cancer, I knew that it was time a clown or even have a great sense of humor to put my own words into action. Breast to take positive steps that make a difference. cancer is certainly no laughing matter, but I Remember, you cannot change a chose to look at the lighter side because it is diagnosis but what you can change is your so serious. At times, the only sense you can attitude and how you respond. Look for the make out of life is a sense of humor! smallest blessings in each day and know that you have choices. The greatest lesson I’ve Saving Grace learned is that there is healing power in love and laughter. Of course the number one We never know what we are being lesson is not to put off your yearly exams. prepared for in life and I believe the Make the call – schedule the appointment. Toastmasters experience set the stage for

Tammy Miller is the author of “The Lighter Side of Breast Cancer Recovery”. More information on Tammy and her book can be found at www.tammyspeaks.com.

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PA Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Conference October 14, 2009 ~ Harrisburg Hilton Register Sponsor Join us for an inspirational day of networking, Your business can help make the conference a success. education, and fun! Sponsorship Opportunities New this year - 6 tracks of workshops on: Exclusive and general sponsorship opportunities are available to fit nearly every budget. Many opportunities Leadership Training
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4 FRONTLINE - SUMMER 2009 www.pabreastcancer.org PENNSYLVANIA BREAST CANCER COALITION Toll Free 800.377.8828 Considerations of Avastin® in Metastatic Breast Cancer

by MARGARET QUINN ROSENZWEIG, PHD, FNP-BC, AOCNP Assistant Professor Oncology Focus, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

he mortality rates for women with metastatic chemotherapy is indicated as first-line therapy in Tbreast cancer (MBC) are decreasing by 2.3% MBC. Ribbon II (AVF3693g) evaluated Avastin annually, attributed in part to more aggressive with any chemotherapeutic agent in second-line Margaret Quinn Rosenzweig, systemic therapies. Approximately 10% of all new MBC chemotherapy. This trial, still in progress, PhD, FNP-BC, AOCNP breast cancers are metastatic at diagnosis and will help to define Avastin’s role in second-line approximately 30% of women diagnosed with MBC therapy. breast cancer will develop metastatic disease. One As the role of Avastin in MBC continues to exciting therapy available to women with MBC is evolve, physicians have had to develop a repertoire bevacizumab (Avastin), an anti-angiogeneic drug of symptom assessment and management that prevents the growth of new blood vessels. strategies to safely and efficiently monitor and treat Targeting vascular endothelial growth factor the unique side effect profile of this targeted “Results indicated an (VEGF), which stimulates new vessel formation, therapy. Avastin does have unique toxicity improvement in to decrease angiogenesis is logical in the considerations, including hypertension, prevention and treatment of metastatic cancers. an abnormal amount of protein in urine known as progression-free While this therapeutic option has been utilized for proteinuria, hemorrhage, the venous and arterial survival with all the other malignancies such as lung and colorectal the formation of blood clots in the veins and ar- cancers, its role in breast cancer is evolving. teries that can travel to other parts of the body, and chemotherapeutic Several important clinical trials have helped delayed wound healing. These are seen more often options, supporting define effectiveness, timing, and optimal pairing in patients who are administered Avastin + with chemotherapeutic agents for Avastin in the chemotherapy than in those who are adminis- the assertion MBC setting. Miller et al. (2007) showed Avastin tered chemotherapy alone. that Avastin in + capecitabine (Xeloda®) to result in superior Hypertension is a common side effect and can progression-free survival compared to Xeloda occur at any time during treatment with Avastin, combination with alone1. These findings led to the evaluation of although why this occurs is not clear. Blood chemotherapy is Avastin as first-line MBC therapy in combination pressure needs to be monitored frequently when a with paclitaxel in women who had had no previous patient is receiving this drug. Some medical indicated as first-line chemotherapy for MBC. Results of that study oncologists prefer to collaborate with primary care therapy in metastatic were exciting, indicating improved progression-free providers to develop a treatment plan, particularly survival in those who had taken Avastin. In if more than one anti-hypertensive drug is breast cancer.” another trial (AVADO)2, Avastin in combination required. The abnormal amount of protein in with docetaxel was found to offer longer urine that occurs with the use of this therapy is not -- Margaret Quinn Rosenzweig, progression-free survival times compared to associated with renal dysfunction, is usually PhD, FNP-BC, AOCNP chemotherapy alone. asymptomatic (Grade 1 or 2), and resolves with This research resulted in the further exploration drug discontinuation. Bleeding, usually of optimal timing and chemotherapy nosebleeds, is common. Also, arterial clotting combinations in the Bevacizumab Regimens for occurs with more frequency in patients who receive Breast Oncology trials (Ribbon I and II). Ribbon chemotherapy with Avastin than in those who I (AVF3694g) evaluated the use of Avastin with receive chemotherapy alone. People over 65 and/or first-line MBC and protein-bound anthracycline, with a previous history of arterial clots are at taxane, or capecitabine. Results indicated an greatest risk. Lastly, delayed wound healing has improvement in progression-free survival with all been reported with the administration of Avastin, the chemotherapeutic options3, supporting the and if possible the administration of this drug assertion that Avastin in combination with needs to be delayed in coordination with surgery.

1. Miller KD, Chap LI, Holmes FA, et al: Randomized phase III trial of capecitabine compared with bevacizumab plus capecitabine in patients with previously treated MBC. J Clin Oncol 23:792-799, 2005. 2. Miller KD, Wang M, Gralow J, et al: A randomized phase III trial of paclitaxel plus bevacizumab as first-line therapy for locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer: A trial coordinated by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (E2100) (abstract 3). Breast Cancer Res Treat 94 (suppl 1):S6, 2005. 3. Robert, N., et al. RIBBON-1: Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase III Trial of Chemotherapy with or without Bevacizumab for First-Line Treatment of HER2-Negative Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer. 4. Miles D, et al. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase III study of bevacizumab (BV) with docetaxel (D) or docetaxel with placebo (PL) as first-line therapy for patients with locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer (mBC): AVADO. ASCO Meeting 2008; Abstract LBA1011. FRONTLINE - SUMMER 2009 5 www.pabreastcancer.org PENNSYLVANIA BREAST CANCER COALITION Toll Free 800.377.8828

GGrraassssrrooAoocrotsts stshe SPtPateaarrttnneerrss he Penn State Lady Lions good time was had by all at the “Help Tbrought the 2009 WBCA Pink ADodge Breast Cancer” Dodgeball Zone to Penn State with the help of Tournament. Participants and fans packed Mimi Barash Coppersmith for the the New Oxford High School gym to raise the third year. The Lady Lions took $7100! Many thanks to event organizer to the court in pink jerseys that were Kim Wilke and all the participants for auctioned off following the game making the event such a smash hit! along with a number of other exciting items. Survivors filled the court at halftime to be recognized. The event raised more than $5,000 for the PBCC. Many thanks to the Lady Lions players and staff and Mimi Barash Coppersmith for another outstanding event!

ave Andrews, Director of lay It Again For Charity put DOperations for Total Traffic Pon another fantastic hockey Network at Clear Channel Radio, fundraiser. Hanson Brothers on recently spent some time behind bars Ice: They Shoot - We Score for charity - and asked friends, brought the iconic Hansons family, and strangers to bail him out! from Slap Shot movie fame to He raised over $585 for the PBCC. Central PA for the fourth time, Dave chose to raise money for the raising over $5,000 and getting PBCC because his aunt Marge hockey fans on their feet! We applaud Rob Ziemba, Jon Jehrio, Troutman is a breast cancer survivor. Thanks Dave! Red Robin, Harbor House Crabs, and all who worked to put the event together. You all rock! owboy hats were out in force at CCountry Dancing for a Cure in he St. Joseph’s University Grantville! Organizers Sondra Ott Twomen’s basketball team took to and Linda Garman lassoed up the court and netted $943 for the $7000 for the PBCC and fun for all! PBCC through their efforts. Three A lucky winner even went home cheers for Amanda Davis, the entire with a motorcycle designed by women’s team and staff, all who came Customs for a Cure/ Vicious Cycles. out to support the team and the Hats off to Sondra, Linda, and PBCC, and volunteers Lori, Theresa, Vicious Cycles for a fun event! and Rita for helping at the info table!

he Northeast Rockers Jamfest Ttournament raised $2,500 for the PBCC this year. Girls played in How YOU Can Make Hope Grow games all weekend long across taff at Penn Engineering northeast Philadelphia. Thanks to S& Manufacturing Corp. Marty & Colleen Bednarek and all in Danboro wear jeans to the Rockers for their support! work and put $2 each Friday in a box for charity. One person’s name is drawn each astern York Middle School students month and donations go EConrad, Austin, Lucas, and David to the person’s charity of partipated in a recent basketball choice. Andy Ritting selected tournament and honored their mothers the PBCC to receive the by collecting $100 to donate to the $179 collected. Many thanks PBCC. While they didn’t win the tournament, they are still winners to the to Andy and all who Could you do this at participated! PBCC! Thanks guys! your workplace?

Plant the seed in your community and watch it grow statewide - become a Grassroots Partner. To find out how, call Sarah at 717-721-2580 x107 or email [email protected] 6 FRONTLINE - SUMMER 2009 www.pabreastcancer.org PENNSYLVANIA BREAST CANCER COALITION Toll Free 800.377.8828

Orrstown Bank Promotes Franklin County Hosts the 100th ‘Think Pink Checking’ “67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer ou can help the PBCC raise money - just in Pennsylvania” Traveling Photo Exhibit Yby opening a Think Pink Checking account through Orrstown Bank. he Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women’s Center of For each new account, Orrstown Bank TChambersburg Hospital was the 100th host of donates $10 to the PBCC. Since the the PBCC’s photo exhibit “67 Women, 67 program began, over 1,420 accounts have Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania”. been opened and over $25,500 has been The opening reception featured a number of raised. Orrstown Bank was nationally speakers including Barbara Constable, RN, MBA, Director of the Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women’s recognized by the American Bankers Center; Dr. Christine Molloy, Cumberland Valley Association earlier this year for the Think Women’s Group; Leslie Best, Director of Bureau of Pink Checking program. Health Promotion & Risk Reduction, PA For more information or to open your Department of Health; Leigh Hurst, President & account, visit your nearest Orrstown Bank Founder of Feel Your Boobies Foundation; Sharon branch. For locations nearest you, call Brosious, Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance 717-530-3530 or visit www.orrstown.com & PBCC Franklin County Captain; Eurith . Sisters and breast cancer Long-Emerson, survivor and Adams County Exhibit survivors Diana Whisler Orrstown participant; and Heather Hibshman, PBCC and Eurith “Chucki” Bank Executive Director. The Chambersburg Area Kids’ Long-Emerson stand donates Ensemble provided music for the evening. beside the Adams Our gratitude to the exhibit committee and all County exhibit panel $10 to the who helped bring the exhibit to Franklin County. that features Long-Emerson’s PBCC for quote about being a We also thank the PA Department of Health for breast cancer survivor. each new funding the exhibit. account!

PBCC Honorary Board 6/13 CoAm Dayi ofn Celebrationg to Y ando Infou rabout C FREEom Treatmentmun fori Breastty Cancer Member Michele Ridge Park Towne West Shopping Plaza, Philadelphia 6/14 Pink Garden Tea Party, Camellia’s Sin Tea Party, Carlisle Recognized by TV Network 6/26 - 6/28 Pink Weekend with the Harrisburg Senators, Metro Bank Park, Harrisburg ormer First Lady of Pennsylvania and current July “Take A Swing Against Breast Cancer” Home Run Derby Events FPBCC Honorary Board Member Michele Minor League Stadiums Across PA (see back page for dates and locations) Ridge was recognized by Lifetime as one of their 7/5 PBCC Night at the Altoona Curve, Blair County Ballpark, Altoona Remarkable Women. 7/11 Shave Your Melon, Hempfield Area Recreation Commission, Landisville The Remarkable Women series spotlights extraordinary women who inspire and empower 7/20 PBCC Night at the State College Spikes, Lubrano Park, State College others to make a difference in their communities. 7/27 PBCC Night at the Reading Phillies, FirstEnergy Stadium, Berks County First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State 8/15 Horizon of Hope Breakfast, Weaver Markets Banquet Facility, Adamstown Hillary Clinton were also chosen as Remarkable 9/19 First Annual Ride to Help, Garden Spot Motorcycle Club, Reamstown Women. 9/26 4th Annual Ride the Trail for a Cure The piece will appear between programming Penn State Mont Alto Campus - Michaux State Forest and can also be viewed on their website www.mylifetime.com. Congratulations Michele! For more information, visit www.pabreastcancer.org/events

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SAVE THE DATE PA Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Conference OCTOBER 14 HARRISBURG Step Up to the Plate for the PBCC this July Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer in a Home Run Derby Near You ou can be part of the lineup this summer to Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer. We are in search Yof teams of four to participate in the events happening across the state, sponsors for each location as well as statewide, and volunteers to help keep each day running smoothly. A team can register for $1,000 - which includes not only the opportunity for each person to participate in the derby, but also to take away a commemorative baseball, batter’s t-shirt, team photo, and event program. Sponsors can choose from packages for every budget. With individual event advertising sponsorships for budgets of $500 - $1,000 and statewide sponsorship opportunities are $10,000. There are many prospects for businesses and organizations to get involved. Don’t just watch the ballgame -- participate in it and you can make a difference!

Follow me to all the stadiums! I - Kevin the intern - am heading out to all 11 homerun derbies this July! Track how many miles I travel and come meet me at the ballparks! Visit www.pabreastcancer.org to keep track of my trek across PA - or follow the PBCC on Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace! Home Run Derby Schedule June 23 - Press Conference at PA Capitol July 7 - Altoona Curve Join Us. Sign Up. Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer. July 9 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees July 10 - Williamsport Crosscutters July 14 - Harrisburg Senators July 16 - York Revolution July 18 - Lancaster Barnstormers July 20 - Erie SeaWolves July 21 - Washington Wild Things July 22 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs July 23 - State College Spikes www.pahomerundewww.pahomerunderby.orgr b y . o r g July 30 - Reading Phillies

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