Grand Opening in Bay Shore in the Community 10-13

FALL 2006 Breast Cancer Help ISSUE 11

InsıdeThis Issue Map of Destiny Book Launch 2-3 King Procures Grant 4 Survivors Honored at 2005 Annual Gala 5 Bin Dedication LEFT TO RIGHT: Dr. Stephen Harris; Islip Town Councilman Steve Flotteron; Islip Town Councilwoman Pamela Greene; Suffolk County Legislator Wayne Horlsey; State Asssembly- Ceremony 6 man Phil Boyle; State Assemblywoman Ginny Fields; Lynda Distler, Dr. Allen G. Meek and Lorraine Pace, Breast Cancer Help; Winnie Mack, Southside Hospital; John Pace with grand- 3rd Annual Cut-A-Thon 7 children Emma, Kelsey and Barbara; Congressman Peter King; Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter; and Gordon Canary, representing State Senator Owen Johnson. Debunking Dioxins 8-9 Grand Opening In Bay Shore In The Community 10-13

In July, Breast Cancer Help, Inc. cele- hospital and government also shared their brated the grand opening of its new Long words, including Congressman Peter King, News Update 14-15 Island Cancer Help & Wellness Center, at Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter, North Shore LIJ Southside Hospital’s Islip Town Councilwoman Pam Greene and Accomplishments 16-17 Health Institute Building in Bay Shore. Gordon Canary, who attended on behalf of The event was well attended, as hospital State Senator Owen Johnson. Wellness Center 18-19 administrators, elected officials, cancer Pace thanked the hospital for providing patients and survivors and residents of the new space for the Cancer Help & Wellness Bay Shore community, joined Breast Can- Center, which had been in Lindenhurst. How You Can Help 20 cer Help board members, “This opportunity will staff and volunteers for a ‘This opportunity will enable us to better deliver ribbon cutting ceremony. enable us to better complementary and inte- The event was featured grative support services to BREAST CANCER HELP, INC. on several local television deliver complementary patients and survivors of A non-profit 501c(3) corporation news shows and in local and integrative breast cancer and other Mailing Address newspapers. cancers,” Pace said. 400 Montauk Hwy., Suite 100 The program included support services “Further, we consider it a West Islip, New York 11795 remarks from Dr. Allen G. to patients and privilege to work alongside Telephone Meek, Chairman of Breast survivors of breast Southside’s administration 631-661-7223 Cancer Help, Inc.; Lorraine as they seek to improve and Fax Pace, Founder and Co-Presi- and other cancers.’ enhance women’s healthcare 631-661-6678 dent; and Lynda Distler, Lorraine Pace, services, especially access Online Executive Director. to improved breast cancer www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Representatives from the Founder screening and diagnosis.” LorraineBook Launch Pace’s Crusade Chronicled in New Book

Joan Swirsky’s book ‘Map of Destiny: Pinpointing a Cancer Epidemic on the Kitchen Table’ vividly recounts Breast Cancer Help, Inc. founder’s journey from breast cancer patient to advocate

Map of Destiny author Joan Swirsky and Breast Cancer Help, Inc. Founder and Co- President Lorraine Pace.

In January 2006, Lorraine Pace, the Founder and Co- and ultimately inspired and consolidated the grassroots President of Breast Cancer Help, Inc., and author Joan breast cancer environmental movement. Swirsky celebrated the release of “Map of Destiny: Elected officials and persons involved in Pace’s breast Pinpointing a Cancer Epidemic on the Kitchen Table,” a cancer advocacy movement attended a book launch event book detailing Pace’s creation of the West Islip breast at Chateau Le Mer in Lindenhurst, including Bernadette cancer mapping project — the first such community- Castro, the New York State Commissioner of Parks, based project in the world. Recreation and Historic Preservation. Pace’s attempt to seek a correlation between environ- Castro and United States Congressman Peter King (R- mental factors and clusters of the disease is told against Seaford), another longtime supporter of Breast Cancer the backdrop of her arduous and courageous battle against Help Inc., both lent their glowing endorsements to the breast cancer. It is the story of one woman’s refusal to book’s back cover. accept the status quo and her determination to keep During the launch, Ms. Pace announced that all profits breast cancer at the top of the public’s health agenda. from the sale of the book will be donated to Breast Cancer Pace’s pioneering endeavor effectively became the first Help, Inc. and the Long Island Cancer Help & Wellness ever geographic information system for cancer clusters Center to support their ongoing mission to raise awareness

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of breast cancer, promote education toward early detection, ensure patient access to the best diagnosis and treat- What Others Are ment available and provide patients and survivors with Saying About integrative support services. Chateau La Mer, whose picturesque location on the Great ‘Map of Destiny’ South Bay offers a backdrop similar to the view featured “I was privileged to be on the book’s cover, generously offered its gracious hospi- a part of Long Island’s tality gratis to demonstrate support for the efforts of both ongoing fight to find a Pace and Breast Cancer Help. cause and cure for The story Swirsky tells in “Map of Destiny” begins in breast cancer and to 1992 when Pace, angry and despondent at her diagnosis meet activists like of breast cancer, turned to her parish priest, Father Lorraine Pace and Thomas Arnao, for consolation and advice. her colleagues who At his suggestion to “turn her anger into advocacy,” wouldn’t take no for Pace embarked on her mission to find answers to why an answer.” Former she, at age 50 and without any of the known risk factors Senator AL D’AMATO usually attributed to the disease, had breast cancer. “Lorraine Pace is a courageous woman. Much to her surprise, Pace quickly discovered that 20 Stricken with breast cancer, she not only overcame other women, all living in her community and within that dreaded disease in her own life, she became a close proximity of each other also had breast cancer. leader in the struggle against breast cancer for all Armed with this information and a theory about the local women. In ‘Map of Destiny,’ Joan Swirsky chronicles water supply being implicated in the disease, Pace began all that Lorraine Pace has achieved and why every- asking questions of officials. But when answers were not one must be eternally grateful to her.” United States forthcoming she decided to take action — specifically the Congressman PETER KING novel concept of mapping breast cancer incidence in her community of West Islip. “‘Map of Destiny’ is a great book that demonstrates In addition to describing the history of the Long Island how one person can make a difference. Lorraine Pace breast cancer advocacy movement, with all of its common kept at it and made the powers that be listen and goals and internecine battles, “Map of Destiny” chronicles take action by bringing together the science, politics how Pace, along with a group of dedicated volunteers, and people to create a better understanding of the medical professionals, elected and appointed government need to keep toxic chemicals out of the environment. officials, the Suffolk County Water Authority and the help The world needs more Kitchen Revolutionaries!” of the media, set out to turn her plans into action. LOIS GIBBS, grassroots leader at Love Canal and “The essence of this story, that one person can truly Executive Director of the Center for Health, make a difference, speaks to the rebel in all of us,” Dr. Environment and Justice Allen G. Meek, the Chairman and Treasurer of Breast “God bless Lorraine Pace for her courage and deter- Cancer Help, said. Meek was Pace’s radiation oncologist mination and for recognizing the important role the and became an early supporter of the mapping project. environment plays in human health. Her persist- “Spirited determination and ence was the fuel for her fiery passion to find an absolute refusal to answers.” BERNADETTE CASTRO, Commissioner accept no as a response of the New York State Department of Parks, fueled Lorraine’s quest Recreation and Historic Preservation for answers to the cause and treatment of breast Purchase copies of ‘Map of Destiny’ cancer,” Meek said. online at www.breastcancerhelpinc.org “Her activism changed breast cancer advocacy Portions of purchases are tax deductible to our advantage.”

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Political Update

Congressman Peter King visits with members of Breast Cancer Help, Inc. at the Long Island Cancer Help & Wellness Center.

Congressman Peter King Cancer Help’s Chairman of visited Breast Cancer Help Funds aid development of Breast Cancer Help’s the Board, explained the last December to announce organization’s plans for the a $250,000 federal grant for New Long Island Cancer Help & Wellness Center expanded facility. the relocation and expansion “Our vision for the center of the organization’s Long grams and support. ing access to screening and includes, in addition to pro- Island Cancer Help & Well- “Breast Cancer Help and other diagnostic proce- viding full-time psycho- ness Center. all those associated with dures to local residents. social and educational The center, which had the services offered at the This appropriation helps us services, staff equipped to been housed at the Village Long Island Cancer Help & overcome a major funding provide screening and diag- of Lindenhurst’s Senior Wellness Center greatly hurdle, allowing us to ad- nostic imaging towards Rainbow Center, moved to appreciate Congressman vance that much further early detection,” Meek said. North Shore LIJ Southside King’s efforts on our behalf toward our goal.” “The Long Island Cancer Hospital in Bay Shore in and we are excited at the “I found Breast Cancer Help & Wellness Center April. An official grand prospects this funding of- Help’s goal to create a facil- was successfully incubated opening was held in July fers,” Lorraine Pace, the ity to serve area residents within the Lindenhurst Rain- [see article, Page 1]. Founder and Co-President and further their core goals bow Senior Center and has The grant, part of a 2006 of Breast Cancer Help, Inc. of education and raising grown at its current home, Transportation, Treasury, said. “Since the inception awareness compelling,” Southside Hospital, thanks and Housing and Urban of our center, we have un- King said.“Lorraine and her to the kind support of the Development Department dertaken steps to create a members presented me Village of Lindenhurst and appropriation, will be used stand-alone facility where with a strong case, clearly the hospital staff and ad- to further develop and ex- Breast Cancer Help and delineating the need to es- ministration. The funding pand the center’s services the Long Island Cancer tablish a larger, independent from Congressman King to meet the needs of hun- Help & Wellness Center facility dedicated to meet- will provide us with the op- dreds of people with breast can establish a permanent ing the needs of patients portunity to advance the cancer and other cancers, and comprehensive center; and survivors and provid- steps necessary to create and survivors currently delivering services full- ing access to screening.” and establish the Wellness using the Center for pro- time and ultimately provid- Dr. Allen G. Meek, Breast Center’s future home.”

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5 Gala Celebrates Survivors and Supporters

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. celebrated its annual gala at the 4. Russ and Claudia DiBenedetto, of the DiBenedetto Watermill Restaurant in Smithtown on September 29, 2005. Family Foundation, are supporters of Breast Cancer Help. Hundreds of survivors and supporters were in attendance. 5. Lorraine Pace (center) with breast cancer survivors. 1. Dr. Allen G. Meek, Chairman of Radiation Oncology at 6. Richard Cirincione, Senior Vice President, Ridgewood Stony Brook University Hospital, and State Senator Owen Johnson, who has procured grants for Breast Cancer Help Savings Bank, accepts a portrait of his likeness commis- to promote awareness and education about early detection. sioned in his honor as the recipient of the 3rd Annual Harry Ballard Humanitarian Award. 2. Janet and Tom Rodgers, longtime friends of Breast Cancer Help and active members of the Sons of Italy, a 7. Breast Cancer Help Advisory Board member Laura- community service organization that generously supports lee Bennett, volunteer members Susan Piccinieri and Lori the organization’s mission to eradicate breast cancer. Montieth, and Lorraine Pace. 3. Frank Leggio and attorney Lisa Pace, the daughter 8. Jeffrey Picarello (center), then Director of Public of attorney John Pace and Lorraine Pace, the Founder and Affairs at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, with mem- Co-President of Breast Cancer Help, Inc. bers of Breast Cancer Help and its board.

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Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org LEFT TO RIGHT: Lynda Distler, Executive Director, Breast Cancer Help, Inc.; State Senator Owen Johnson; Grace Swensson and Kathryn Lang, North Shore LIJ Southside Hospital; Eric Hofmeister, Supervisor, Town of Islip; Mike Sacca, South- side Hospital; Nancy Cochran, Keep Islip Clean; Lisa Guariglia and Adriane Toscano Ballard, Breast Cancer Help, Inc.

One way Breast Cancer Help, Inc. that they record an x-ray image in a raises funds is through a clothing re- Clothing digital file, instead of on film. cycling program. With the help of According to the National Cancer local merchants, the organization Institute’s study, the Digital vs. Film has placed large pink collection bins Bins Help Mammography in the Digital Mam- throughout Long Island. Periodically, mographic Imaging Screening Trial, as the bins fill, they are emptied and the new technology is “significantly the recycled clothing is sold. The Cause better” in screening for cancer in The proceeds of these sales are premenopausal women and women returned to Breast Cancer Help. The Funds Raised Help Support with dense tissue in the breasts. program works towards the organi- The unit will be the second on Long zation’s goal of developing a healthier Digital Mammography Unit Island funded by Breast Cancer Help. planet by keeping unwanted clothes The first, at Stony Brook Hospital out of municipal landfills and on peo- Medical Center, was purchased with ple who need them. funds from the organization and Lynda Distler, Executive Director from a grant procured by State Sen- of Breast Cancer Help, explained ator Caesar Trunzo. that the organization will be direct- Local merchants and residents ing proceeds from new bins placed gathered at an event at the hospital in the Bay Shore area to fund a new announcing the plan. digital mammography unit at North State Senator Owen Johnson, Islip Shore LIJ Southside Hospital. The Town Supervisor Eric Hofmeister plan works in conjunction with and Kathryn Lang, the Associate Breast Cancer Help’s partnership Executive Director of Southside with the hospital and in accordance Hospital spoke. Cheers erupted from with its mission statement. Distler thanks Bay Shore Fire Chief hospital staff as the ribbon around The digital machines are different Robert Hulse for keeping bins near the clothing bin was cut, commemo- from traditional mammographies in his department’s headquarters. rating the start of this campaign.

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org The staff at Special Effects Hair Salon joins County Legislator Jay Schneiderman and Lynda Distler, Executive Director of Breast Cancer Help, Inc., for a ceremonial check presentation. The check represents a total raised over three years. Cut-A-Thon Helps Fight Against Cancer Legislator Recognizes Philanthropy of Elaine Hayes and Special Effects Hair Salon

Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman recently “I was compelled to recognize the unselfish and truly offered his congratulations to Elaine Hayes, owner of altruistic efforts demonstrated by Elaine and her staff. Special Effects Hair Salon in East Hampton, for her work Their tireless dedication to the fight against breast cancer over the last three years to raise awareness and funds in is making a difference in the lives of all Long Islanders,” the fight against breast cancer. Schneiderman said. “I am always proud of the volunteer Schneiderman was joined by Breast Cancer Help Exec- efforts of my constituents and in particular extremely utive Director Lynda Distler as he presented Elaine with proud of Elaine and her staff at Special Effects Hair Salon. a Legislative Proclamation recognizing her outstanding She is truly an unsung hero, working on behalf of all men efforts in the fight against breast cancer. and women throughout Suffolk County and beyond.” In 2003, Elaine lost her sister-in-law Sally Schuerlein to “Elaine’s boundless energy and selfless dedication breast cancer. Vowing to keep Sally’s memory alive, never ceases to amaze me,” Breast Cancer Help Founder Elaine pledged herself and the efforts and Co-President Lorraine Pace said. of her staff to the cause. “Her annual event goes beyond fund- For the past three years, she has raising. It is also an important element sponsored a summer’s long raffle that in our ongoing campaign to raise aware- culminates with a Cut-A-Thon on the ness and promote education towards first Sunday in October. All proceeds early detection. She is an inspiration to from the day’s expert salon services all who meet her and we at Breast Can- are donated to Breast Cancer Help for cer Help are extremely grateful to their ongoing endeavors to raise Elaine and the staff at Special Effects.” awareness of breast cancer, promote Hayes’ personal connection to breast education towards early detection, en- cancer and dedication to the cause has sure patients have access to the best made the Cut-a-Thon an annual tradition. diagnosis and treatment available and “It takes the better part of the spring provide patients and survivors with and summer to plan and execute our integrative support services. Cut-a-Thon and raffle,” Hayes said. It’s In the spring of 2005, Breast Cancer a commitment that I relish, a true labor Help, Inc. donated $20,000, a portion of love that allows me to continuously of what Elaine has raised, in her name Jay Schneiderman, a member of the spread the word about how important to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory for Suffolk County Legislature, presents early detection is and how essential it the Laboratory’s use in the purchase Elaine Hayes with a proclamation in is to keep on working until a cure for of research equipment. recognition of her efforts. breast cancer is found.”

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org ResearcherMedical Update Busts Myth of

Learning to make healthy lifestyle choices and practicing behaviors that emphasize disease prevention are everyday attitudes integral to those of us consciously and consci- entiously choosing to take better care of ourselves. As a result, and despite the best of intentions, many of us become sus- ceptible to an assortment of persistent myths. The fact vs. fiction debate is particularly prevalent in discussions relating to the health detriments of cooking, freezing and consuming food and water in plastics. A widely circulated e-mail regarding this subject was recently brought to our attention. Claiming to be a cancer update from Johns Hopkins University, it lists a variety of dos and don’ts when using plastics to freeze and cook foods. The e-mail further presents dire information concerning the effect What are dioxins? other chlorinated aromatics. But improper procedures could have in Dioxins are organic environmental dioxins in sediments from lakes and effecting the release of dioxins from pollutants sometimes referred to oceans predate these human activi- plastics into food and water. as the most toxic compounds made ties. It is now generally accepted Determined to get past the fiction by mankind. They are a group of that a principal source of dioxins chemicals, which include 75 different are various combustion processes, and uncover the facts, we discovered chlorinated molecules of dibenzo-p- including natural events such as wild the information presented in the e- dioxin and 135 chlorinated dibenzo- fires and even volcanic eruptions. mail message to be false. Further furans. Some polychlorinated investigation led us to the following Today, the critical issue is the incin- biphenyls (PCBs) also are referred article in which we hear from Rolf eration of waste, particularly the to as dioxin-like compounds. Expo- incineration of hospital waste, which Halden, Ph.D., P.E., an assistant sure to dioxins can cause chloracne, professor in the Department of Envi- contains a great deal of polyvinyl a severe form of skin disease, as chloride plastics and aromatic com- ronmental Health Sciences and the well as reproductive and develop- Center for Water and Health at the pounds that can serve as dioxin pre- mental effects, and more important- cursors. One study examined the Johns Hopkins University Bloom- , liver damage and cancer. ly burning of household trash in drums berg School of Public Health. Where do dioxins come from? in the backyard. It turns out that The article relates an interview in We always thought dioxins were these small burnings of debris can which Dr. Rolf addresses the issue in man-made compounds produced put out as much or more dioxins as order to dispel the myths. It is inadvertently during the bleaching a full-sized incinerator burning reprinted with permission of Johns of pulp and manufacturing of hundreds of tons of refuse per day. Hopkins University. pesticides like Agent Orange and The incinerators are equipped with

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Dioxins and Plastic Bottles

state-of-the-art emission controls lates that are sometimes added to materials like the kinds used in some that limit dioxin formation and plastics to make them flexible and microwave meals. Some drinking their release into the environment, less brittle. Phthalates are environ- straws say on the label “not for hot but the backyard trash burning mental contaminants that can ex- beverages.” Most people think the does not. You set it ablaze and hibit hormone-like behavior by warning is because someone might chemistry takes over. What hap- acting as endocrine disruptors in be burned. If you put that straw into pens next is that the dioxins are humans and animals. If you heat a boiling cup of hot coffee, you have sent into the atmosphere where up plastics, you could increase the a hot water extraction going on, they become attached to particles leaching of phthalates from the where the chemicals in the straw are and fall back to earth. Then they containers into water and food. being extracted into your nice cup of bind to, or are taken up, by fish and coffee. We use the same process in What about cooking with plastics? other animals, where they get con- the lab to extract chemicals from In general, whenever you heat some- centrated and stored in fat before materials we want to analyze. thing you increase the likelihood of eventually ending up on our lunch pulling chemicals out. Chemicals can If you are cooking with plastics or and dinner plates. People are ex- be released from plastic packaging using plastic utensils, the best thing posed to them mostly from eating to do is to follow the directions and meat and fish rich in fat. only use plastics that are specifically What do you make of this recent meant for cooking. Inert containers email warning that claims dioxins are best, for example heat-resistant can be released by freezing water in glass, ceramics and good old stain- plastic bottles? less steel. No. This is an urban legend. There Is there anything you want to add? are no dioxins in plastics. In addi- Don’t be afraid of drinking water. tion, freezing actually works against It is very important to drink ade- the release of chemicals. Chemicals quate amounts of water and, by do not diffuse as readily in cold the way that’s in addition to all the temperatures, which would limit coffee, beer and other diuretics we chemical release if there were love to consume. Unless you are dioxins in plastic, and we don’t drinking really bad water, you are think there are. more likely to suffer from the So it’s okay for people to drink out of adverse effects of dehydration plastic water bottles? than from the minuscule amounts First, people should be more con- of chemical contaminants present cerned about the quality of the water in your water supply. Relatively they are drinking rather than the speaking, the risk from exposure container it’s coming from. Many to microbial contaminants is much people do not feel comfortable greater than that from chemicals. drinking tap water, so they buy And here’s one more uncomfortable bottled water instead. The truth is fact. Each of us already carries a that city water is much more high- certain body burden of dioxins re- ly regulated and monitored for gardless of how and what we eat. quality. Bottled water is not. It can If you look hard enough, you’ll find legally contain many things we traces of dioxins in pretty much would not tolerate in municipal every place on earth. Paracelsus drinking water. the famous medieval alchemist, Having said this, there is another used to put it straight and simple: group of chemicals, called phtha- it’s the dose that makes the poison.

Dr. Rolf Halden, Ph.D., P.E. JOHNS HOPKINS ONLINE: www.jhsph.edu

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org In the Community Sept-Oct 2005

Chateau La Mer Recognized For North Fork Bank Fund Raiser Long Island Radio Group Support of ‘Ride for a Friend’ Joe Roberto, Senior Vice President, Recognizes Education Efforts North Fork Bank, Lisa Guariglia, Man- Lorraine Pace, Co-President and Dave Widmer, President and General ager, North Fork West Islip Branch; Founder of Breast Cancer Help, Dottie Manager, Long Island Radio Group; Lorraine Pace, Lynda Distler, and Survilla, Advisory Board Member, and Lorraine Pace; Margie Casale, Long Adriane Toscano Ballard kickoff Lynda Distler, Executive Director, Island Radio Group; Lynda Distler and North Fork Bank’s Second Annual present a plaque to Chateau La Mer’s Adriane Toscano Ballard at the Long Breast Cancer Awareness and Fund- manager Nick Cascio and owner Island Radio Group’s Radio for a Cure raising Event to benefit Breast Cancer George Voutsinas. The plaque recog- Luncheon. Pace and Distler recorded Help. The event was held throughout nizes Chateau La Mer’s support as a announcements promoting early detec- the month of October, which is Breast Platinum sponsor for Breast Cancer tion broadcast during the campaign, Cancer Awareness Month. Help’s “Ride for a Friend” Charity which is dedicated to raising aware- Fifteen North Fork branches partic- Motorcycle Run held in June 2005. ness about breast cancer education, ipated in the event by providing research and diagnostic technologies. breast cancer awareness information and materials educating the public on the lifesaving benefit of early detection. Bank patrons showed their support by purchasing a “Pink Donation Cards” like those displayed by the kickoff committee. Carpenter Secures Funding Walk for Beauty & Research In December 2005, Angie Carpenter, Gloria Rocchio, President of Ward the former Suffolk County Legislator Melville Heritage Organization, Suffolk and current County Treasurer present- Textile Firms Raise Funds County Legislator Vivian Viloria-Fisher; ed a mock check to Lorraine Pace. The Adriane Toscano Ballard, Fundraising Lorraine Pace and Lauralee Bennett, oversized check represented the $3,000 Chair, Breast Cancer Help; Warren Breast Cancer Help Advisory Board that Carpenter helped secure for Breast Connolly, Sales Representative, Ten- member, participated in the 12th An- Cancer Help and its Long Island Can- tina Window Fashions; Cindy Finlay, nual “Walk for Beauty … In a Beauti- cer Help & Wellness Center while a Owner, Textile Mill End Shop; Andrea ful Place” in October 2005. The event member of the legislature. Miritello, President, Tentina Window was co-sponsored by the Ward Melville Fashions; Dolores Wood, Marketing Heritage Organization and Stony Brook Manager, Tentina Window Fashions; University Hospital. Pace, Rocchio and and Tom Finlay, Co-Owner, Textile Viloria-Fisher were instrumental in Mill End Shop announce the shop’s establishing the walk and the creation Inaugural Cancer Awareness Event of the Unique Boutique, a collection of in October 2005. The event, held in Stony Brook shopkeepers that provide conjunction with Breast Cancer Aware- products to cancer patients. Proceeds ness Month, featured a seminar titled from the event benefit breast cancer “Ten Steps to the Perfect Room,” and and prostate cancer research at Stony raised $1,000. Brook Hospital.

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org In the Community Dec 2005-Mar 2006

West Islip YES Raises Funds for Cold Spring Harbor Research New General Counsel Named Holding a mock check in the amount of $3,106 are MaryAnn Pfeiffer, YES John Pace, Esq, outgoing Secretary/ Executive Director and Jeff Picarello, Cold Spring Harbor’s Director of Public General Counsel, Breast Cancer Help, Affairs. They are joined by YES members and Maryanne McGrath, YES Employ- Inc.; Salvatore Puccio, Esq., newly ment/Volunteer Coordinator Executive (third from left). The young members of appointed General Counsel; Dr. Allen YES sponsored a “Rock the Pink” concert showcasing local bands with the goal G. Meek, Chairman, Breast Cancer of raising funds to be donated towards research relating to breast cancer. The Help; and Lorraine Pace, Founder and students raised $1,553.00 and Breast Cancer Help agreed to match the funds and, Co-President, Breast Cancer Help. Mr. in turn, made arrangements for the YES youth members to present a check to Puccio is seen being welcomed as the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories during the ceremony held in December 2005. newly appointed pro bono General The students attending the ceremony toured the facility at Cold Spring Harbor Counsel for Breast Cancer Help, Inc. and had an opportunity to learn about the many research initiatives underway After serving as pro bono General at the Laboratory regarding breast cancer. Counsel/Secretary for Breast Cancer Help since 1994, Pace is handing over Family Members Raise Funds responsibilities to Puccio. He will In Memory of Lost Loved Ones remain on the non-profit’s board of Michael and Christine Guido of North directors. Puccio is a graduate of Bay Massapequa, David and Josephine Es- Shore High School, Quinnipiac Univer- posito of Bayport, Scott Boardman of sity and Hofstra Law School. He is an Smithtown, Lorraine Pace and John associate at Misiano Shulman Capetola Pace, Breast Cancer Help, Inc. Board & Kessler, LLP, located in Melville. Secretary and General Counsel. Josephine Esposito is seen presenting a Bats Against Breast Cancer mock check in the amount of $5,113.00 Danielle Henderson, a Commack to Lorraine Pace, representing funds Johnson Thanked in Fight native and 2000 Olympic gold medal- raised in memory of Josephine Guido Against Breast Cancer winning pitcher, Lorraine Pace, and and Pauline Boardman. The fundraiser, State Senator Owen Johnson presents Brookhaven Town Supervisor Brian a Halloween dinner dance, was organ- Lorraine Pace and Lynda Distler with a Foley at Bats Against Breast Cancer, ized by the Espositos and featured a buf- mock check representing $45,000 in a softball tournament presented by fet, dancing and prizes. The event funds secured for Breast Cancer Help the Silver Bullets in May 2006. The brought together 55 family members in January 2006. The funds, part of a event, which included a challenge and friends to remember the women, where batters could try to get a hit who succumbed to breast cancer. grant procured by the senator, will be utilized by the Long Island Cancer off of Henderson, raised $1,178. Help & Wellness Center to fund awareness and support programs for cancer patients and survivors. Senator John- son has been a long-time supporter in the fight against breast cancer, including his support of Pace’s breast cancer mapping project and other awareness activities and programs spearheaded by Breast Cancer Help.

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org In the Community May-Sept 2006 Funds Go Over the Rainbow Adriane Toscano Ballard, Fundrais- ing Chair, Breast Cancer Help, Inc.; Andrea Velez, Owner, Over the Rain- bow Nails & Day Spa; Fanny Quillay, Over the Rainbow staff; and Velez’s mother, Perna Nappi, with grandchil- dren Nicolette and Joseph Nappi. Over the Rainbow hosted their fundraiser in Sept. 2006 in memory of Dorothy Cosentino and raised $1,360.

Local Celebrities Unite to Stamp Out Breast Cancer Lynda Distler, Executive Director of Breast Cancer Help, Inc.; Joe Cioffi, WB11 Weatherman; Stephan Anthony, of the group The Cascades; Ed Martella, Ronkonkoma Postmaster; Jill Nicolini, WB11 Chopper Girl; John Forlienza, Ronkonkoma Post Office Events Coordinator; and Dee Snider, of the band Twist- ed Sister. In June 2006, the group gathered for a biannual breast cancer awareness event, initiated by the Ronkonkoma Post Office, to promote sales of the Breast Cancer Postage Stamp. The stamps sold for 45¢ each and were purchased on a voluntarily basis by the public. Since it’s inception in 1997, over $13 million has been raised through the sale of this stamp to support breast cancer Oysterman’s Hosts Concert research. At this event, postal patrons could meet and receive autographs from Oysterman’s Restaurant & Pub hosted the celebrities present after purchasing a sheet of stamps. “Band Together to Beat Breast Cancer,” ‘Crop for a Cause” Fund Raiser at Governor’s Comedy Cabaret a charity concert to benefit Breast Can- cer Help on Sunday, October 1. The RIGHT: James Finn, owner of Gover- event featured seven bands, including nor’s Comedy Club; event coordina- the Stanton Anderson Band, which tors Christine Ekberg, Laura Roselli Good Times Magazine said is “Long and Dale Schulper; Adriane Toscano Island’s greatest live act ever!” The Ballard and Lynda Distler. The group family-friendly concert, with a compli- gathered at Governor’s to present a mentary buffet, raffles, prizes and check representing the amount of giveaways, raised $8,365. funds raised through April’s event “Crop for a Cause.” The event allowed scrapbook enthusiasts the free use of scrap booking tools, access to scrapbook samples, and a chance to win a prize. The proceeds totaled $1,593 and benefit Breast Cancer Help.

ON THE WEB: BIN LOCATIONS Visit Breast Cancer Help website for a complete list of clothing bin locations in your area and information on how you can join the fight against breast cancer.

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Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org In the Community May-Sept 2006

Remedy Fitness Hosts 5K Walk/Jog Fundraiser Spa 85 Salon Spa Hosts Inaugural Fund Raiser John Di Fazio Jr.; John Di Fazio; Adriane Toscano Ballard, Fundraising Chair, Breast Cancer Help, Inc.; Lau- Airlie Di Fazio with baby Olivia Di ralee Bennett, Breast Cancer Help Advisory Board member; Lorraine Pace, Fazio; Lisa Rotunno; Erin Di Fazio; President of Breast Cancer Help; Paul Federico and Glory Federico, Owners of Adriane Toscano Ballard, Fundraising Spa 85; along with the Salon Spa staff. The event at Spa 85 in Bay Shore was Chairperson, Breast Cancer Help; held on Sunday, October 1, 2006. The staff provided services at regular prices Tara Kalzenski; Peter Kaczenski; and with refreshments, raffles and other prizes, raising $1,650. Peggy Di Fazio. Owners, family and staff prepare to kick off 5K fundraiser Copperline Garden Center on Sunday, October 12, 2006. Hosts ‘Fall Family Fun Day’ Remedy Fitness, a world class health and fitness center, services John Madarash, Vice President of the Three Village area and provides Operations, Copperline Garden Center; such amenities as personal trainers, Adriane Toscano Ballard, Fundraising physical therapists, massage thera- Chair, Breast Cancer Help, Inc.; Joani pists, nutritional counseling, and free Madarash, Public Relations, Copper- child day care. $4,505 was raised in line; Susan Gronewoud, Member, the memory of Lucio Passarello, a Breast Cancer Help. Copperline’s fall long time friend of Remedy Fitness fundraiser was held on September who died of liver cancer on July 19, 30, 2006 and raised $400. 2006 at the age of 58.

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Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Pace Recognized by Women’s Hall of Fame Members of Breast Cancer Help Inc. join Founder and Co-President Lorraine Pace and Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy at a salute to new and previous inductees of the Suffolk County Women’s Hall of Fame, which is located in the county’s H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge. Pace was originally inducted in 1995.

Breast Cancer Help Helps Beach Cleanup Sunny skies and balmy temperatures greeted scores of volunteers including Breast Cancer Help Founder and Co-President Lorraine Pace and Executive Director Lynda Distler on September 16. The volunteers were on hand to assist Senator Owen Johnson’s in his 18th annual beach cleanup at Robert Moses State Park. “We support Senator Johnson’s tireless efforts to protect Long Island’s marine life and its beaches, elements integral to a Healthy Environment for a Breast Cancer Help Supports Stony Brook Living Planet,” said Lorraine Pace. Members of Breast Cancer Help Inc. show their support The information gathered from Senator Johnson’s for Stony Brook University Hospital by attending its annual cleanup is analyzed and compared with data from all gala in November 2005. Dr. Allen Meek, the chairman of around the world and ultimately is used to create both Breast Cancer Help Inc. is Chairman of the Department of national and international programs to control debris. Radiation Oncology for the School of Medicine and Chief of Services for the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Update On Weed Control sustainable weed control practice. Breast Cancer Help, Cornell and the Cornell reported that all the environ- Village of Lindenhurst are discussing a Encouraged with the results achieved mentally friendly methods tested and continuation of their partnership and the by the Environmentally Friendly Weed studied to control crack and crevice broadening of the project to include im- Management Demonstration Project weeds within the demonstration area plementation of the selected method by conducted last year by Breast Cancer along a roadway within the Village of the Village as a weed control practice. Help, Inc. in conjunction with Cornell Lindenhurst proved successful to vary- Further, Breast Cancer Help contin- Cooperative Extension of Suffolk and ing degrees. One method, which used a ues to explore opportunities to expand the Village of Lindenhurst, Executive solution of naturally occurring fatty the study and the implementation of Director Lynda Distler reports she is acids like what we find in soap, proved environmentally friendly alternatives seeking to take the project to its next statistically equivalent in achieving to communities surrounding the loca- phase, actual implementation of one of aesthetically pleasing weed control tion of their Long Island Cancer Help the environmentally friendly methods results to that of the commercially & Wellness Center at North Shore LIJ studied and found to be effective as a available chemically based products. Southside Hospital in Bay Shore.

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Volunteer Recognition

1 2 A Day to Recognize Volunteers’ Dedication

Breast Cancer Help recognized its 1. Breast Cancer Help presents 2. State Assemblywoman Ginny many dedicated volunteers this sum- plaques to Dotti Survilla and Susan Fields, Lorraine Pace, Suffolk County mer at an annual barbeque held at Groenewoud in honor of their service Legislator Vivian Viloria-Fisher, the bayfront home of Founder and to the organization. With the honorees Lillian Meek and Dr. Meek. Co-President Lorraine Pace and her are Chairman and Treasurer Dr. Allen 3. Distler, Pace and Viloria-Fisher. husband, John. Meek, Board Member Lillian Meek, RN, Executive Director Lynda Distler, 4. Members of Breast Cancer Help Lorraine and John Pace and Advisory enjoy lunch with Islip Town Council- Board Member Lauralee Bennett. woman Pam Greene.

3 4 3 Knights Honor Father Arnao

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. Co-President Father Thomas V. Arnao, JDC has been honored by a local council of the Knights of Columbus. The Father John Farrell Council No. 5962 in Hewlett recognized Father Arnao for the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, as well as his service to the St Joseph Parish in Hewlett and his work in the fight against breast cancer. Breast Cancer Help board members and staff were on hand at the event, held Saturday, October 14, to congratulate Father Tom. 3 4

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Accomplishments Breast Cancer Help, Inc. Accomplishments

I Originated the ever-expanding breast that ends the practice of drive-through cancer mapping project in 1992. This mastectomies by ensuring that HMOs original mapping project spearheaded and insurance companies offer hospital the breast cancer environmental move- coverage to mastectomy patients until ment. each patient and her physician have determined they are ready for discharge. Helped more than 25 breast cancer I The law also mandates insurers to cover coalitions form and map locally, nationally mastectomy patients choosing recon- and abroad, including minority coalitions structive surgery. at Sisters for Sisters with Beth El AME Church in Copiague and another in Coram. I Spearheaded the first-ever Breast Can- These included the Marin County Breast cer Awareness Stamp through the efforts Governor Pataki signs a bill to provide Cancer Watch in 1995 with Chris Mason, of Congressman Peter King, former Sen- matching funds for ‘Give a Gift to Breast Francine Levien and Dr. Roger Grimson. ator Alfonse D’Amato and Congressman Cancer’ Income Tax Check-off program. Mike Forbes. and supporting the subsequent legisla- I Supported the second Breast Cancer Research Stamp, which donates funds to tion, introduced by NYS Assemblyman breast cancer research. Steve Englebright, authorizing the state to provide a dollar-for-dollar match for I Initiated the move to update and ex- each contribution made to the Breast pand the NYS Breast Cancer Registry Cancer Research and Education Fund. and to require, through the efforts of NYS Senator Kemp Hannon, hospital reg- I Advocated the establishment of a toll- istrar certification for medical records free hotline for the latest clinical trials to ensure the completeness and accuracy for breast cancer and other life-threaten- of the Breast Cancer Registry. These ef- ing diseases. forts helped the NYS Cancer Registry re- Lorraine Pace at Beth El AME Church, I Testified at hearings on the environ- ceive the top ranking gold certificate helping to form Sisters for Sisters. ment and its link to breast cancer and pe- from the North American Association of titioning the CDC to explore the breast Central Cancer Registries. For more in- I The mapping project also led to the cancer epidemic on Long Island and help- formation on the zip code registries go to first rally in Suffolk on the steps of the ing to launch the five-year Long Island www.health.state.ny.us. H. Lee Dennison Building in 1993. This Breast Cancer Study. resulted in the formation of Suffolk I Lead the movement, along with then I Supported passage of the NYS Adop- County Breast Health Partnership, of Breast Cancer Help Vice President, tion law, introduced by NYS Assembly- which Lorraine Pace is a charter mem- Diane Nannery, to create the “Give a Gift man Robert Sweeney, allowing breast ber. to Breast Cancer” check-off on the NYS cancer patients to adopt children. income tax form, enabling taxpayers to I Through the West Islip Breast Cancer make a contribution to the NYS Breast I Obtained $80,000 in 1994 from NYS Coalition, initiated a breast cancer cen- Cancer Research and Education Fund, Assemblyman Paul Harenberg to im- ters at Good Samaritan Hospital and an- prove prostate and breast cancer care in other at Stony Brook University Hospital the Dept. of Radiation Oncology at Stony through Breast Cancer Help, Inc. Brook University Hospital. I Initiated the Walk for Beauty in a I Initiated the NYS breast/testicular Beautiful Place held annually in Stony education law, introduced by NYS Sena- Brook, resulting in the Unique Boutique. tor Ken LaValle. I Initiated the move to establish the toll- I Successfully supported DOD surplus free Cancer HELPLINE at Stony Brook funds for breast cancer research. University Hospital and Medical Center. I Supported passage of the NYS Neigh- I Supporting the petition resulting in borhood Notification law that requires 48- President Clinton’s full commitment to a hour notice to immediate neighbors be- National Action Plan to fight breast can- fore the spraying of any pesticide. Sup- cer and a $250 million increase in federal porting the bill to create the NYS Pesti- funding for breast cancer research. Former Senator Alfonse D’Amato with cide Registry signed into law by Governor Lorraine Pace at the dedication of the I Helped change federal regulations to Pataki and supporting the Suffolk law that D’Amato Federal Courthouse. Pace’s provide insurance coverage for stem-cell bans pesticide use on new golf courses. brother-in-law, Anthony Pace, was an infusion therapy for federal employees. early supporter of D’Amato’s 1980 cam- I Helped form the Carol M. Baldwin I Supported passage of the NYS law paign for Senate. Breast Cancer Research Fund with Joan

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Hudson, Dr. Michael Maffetone, Dr. Allen El AME Church to provide early detection Meek, serving as Treasurer, and John and support to African American women Pace performing the legal work, pro bono. with breast cancer. Supported the first Initiated the naming of the Carol M. Bald- WITNESS Walk held on May 1, 2004. win Breast Care Center at Stony Brook. I With the help of the Sons of Italy, I In 2001, contributed $100,000 and pro- raised $25,000 for breast cancer research cured an additional $250,000 through the at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in help of Suffolk County Executive Robert Cold Spring Harbor. Gaffney and Legislator Cameron Alden to County Legislator Cameron Alden and In 2005, teamed with the Sons of Italy allow Stony Brook University Hospital to I Executive Robert Gaffney present Dr. to donate $10,000 to Stony Brook Univer- purchase the first two of three modules Allen Meek a check for $ 250,000 towards sity Hospital, allowing the purchase of a for the Novalis Radio Surgery system. the purchase of the second of three No- frameless head immobilizer to be used I Beginning in 2001, guaranteed a 63- valis Radiosurgery systems. with stereotactic radiotherapy. month lease for the GE Digital Mammog- providing cancer patients and survivors Launched a “Cut-A-Thon” fundraising raphy System and began making lease I with support. campaign with Special Effects Hair Salon payments exceeding $7,000 per month. of East Hampton, raising over $25,000 in I Contributed half of the funds to pur- In March of 2003, opened the Long Is- two years, including $20,000 for the Cold I chase a new CADstream MRI reader for land Cancer Help & Wellness Center in Spring Harbor Laboratory. Stony Brook University Hospital. Lindenhurst to provide increased aware- I Launched a study of organic pesticide ness and promote early detection, while I Procured $5 million for the L.I. Can- and herbicide usage in the Village of Lin- cer Center at Stony Brook through for- denhurst, in conjunction with the Village mer U.S. Congressman Michael Forbes. and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suf- I Successfully obtained $1 million with folk County. The study, launched in the the assistance of former U.S. Congress- Summer of 2005, compared the use of po- man Felix Grucci for the Long Island tentially harmful chemical weed and pest Cancer Database Project at Stony Brook killers and those composed of relatively be- University Hospital. nign organic materials. I Supporting legislation signed into law I In February 2006, author Joan Swirsky in 2003 by Governor Pataki requiring clin- released “Map of Destiny,” a book chroni- ical breast exams by a physician when a cling Lorraine Pace’s journey from breast NYS Senator Dean Skelos; Assemblyman mammography is performed. cancer patient to advocate. Harvey Weisenberg; Lorraine Pace; As- semblyman Robert Sweeney; Sen. Owen I In 2003, introduced Doctor Jack Kovach I In April 2006, the Long Island Cancer Johnson; Gov. Pataki; and Geri Barish of 1 to Babylon Town Supervisor Steve Bellone, Help & Wellness Center moved from the in 9. Pataki hands Pace a pen used to sign Councilman Wayne Horsley, and Connie Rainbow Center in Lindenhurst to its new legislation requiring physicians perform a Davis, Human Rights, which launched the home at Southside Hospital’s Health Insti- breast examination with a mammography. start of the WITNESS Project through Beth tute Building in Bay Shore.

Resources WITNESS Project National Cancer Institute National Cancer Institute (631) 444-7789 (800) 4-CANCER nabco.org www.nci.nih.gov LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY Hewlett House National Cancer Institute State University at Stony Breast Cancer Help’s (516) 374-3190 Information Services Brook Cancer Registry Long Island Cancer www.hewletthouse.org (800) 4-CANCER www.cancer.gov www.stonybrookhospital.com/ Help & Wellness Center Cancerregistry/index.html North Shore LIJ Southside SPECIAL NEEDS BOUTIQUES Susan G. Komen Hosptital’s Physical and Breast Cancer Foundation OTHER GOOD CONNECTIONS Jodee Post-Mastectomy (800) 462-9273 www.komen.org Rehabilitation Center Breast Cancer Action (631) 675-4240 Fashions Catalogue San Francisco (415) 243-9301 www.breastcancerhelpinc.org (800) 932-4115 UCLA Breast Center (800) 825-2144 Breast Cancer Fund New York State Tender Loving Care Catalog www.cancer.mednet.ucla.edu (415) 543-2979 Breast Cancer Hotline American Cancer Society (800) 850-9445 Y-ME Hotline Stony Brook University Marin Breast Cancer Watch (800) 877-8077 www.tlccatalogue.org (800) 221-2141 www.y-me.org Spanish - (800) 986-9595 (415) 458-3200 Suffolk County Department Unique Boutique Women’s Environment and of Health Services 631-751-2244 Women's Health Partnership (Cancer Society) Development Organizatio (631) 853-3013 New York, NY (212) 973-0325 ORGANIZATIONS/WEB SITES (631) 436-5262 Carol M. Baldwin American Cancer Society New York Cancer Mapping BREAST CANCER NEWS Breast Care Center (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org www.health.state.ny.us www.breastcancer.net (631) 444-4550

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Long Island Cancer Help & Wellness Center Burger Commended for Holistic Nursing Lecture ONGOING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE REIKI Reiki is a holistic healing therapy whereby practitioners channel energy in a particular pattern to heal and harmonize individuals. Reiki focuses on whole- ness and stimulates one’s total natural healing process ~ physically, mentally, and spiritually, thereby creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being. The method seeks to re- store order when a body’s vital energy has become unbalanced. The practitioner places their hands on or above the individual, allowing the recipient to draw energy as needed through the practitioner to encourage energy flow and healing. Reiki reduces stress, fosters deep relaxation, destroys energy blockages Breast Cancer Help, Inc. hosted Ms. and detoxifies the system. It also works in conjunction with all other medical Valerie Burger. RN, MA, MS, OCN on or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. May 23, 2006 for the first lecture in Lida Olson, Instructor - Certified Tri-Yoga Teacher & Reiki Practitioner an ongoing series at The Long Island Cancer Help & Wellness Center’s new LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE home, located at North Shore LIJ Lymphatic drainage therapy is applied to facilitate the removal of stagnant tox- Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. ins, reduce swelling associated with lymphedema and achieve drainage of Ms. Burger is the Coordinator of areas affected by surgery. This program is designed for those interested in Medical Surgical Nursing for Nursing learning to achieve lymphatic system maintenance and self drainage. Sessions Education and Research at Southside offer clients an opportunity to experience a treatment, learn about their lym- Hospital. Her talk explored the field phatic system, preventive maintenance and self-care practices to help control of holistic nursing and relevant avail- and prevent lymphedema. Clients are eligible for one hour sessions on a rotat- able therapies. The presentation ing basis. This program is designed to meet the needs of clients with mild lym- touched on all aspects of these com- phedema, clients that are experiencing a flare-up or suspect the onset of lym- plementary therapies and their im- phedema, and clients that are interested in practicing preventive maintenance. pact on cancer treatment. This program is not for individuals whose lymphedema is advanced. Summer Workshop Series Yolanda Lipari- LMT CDPT Certified At the Wellness Center REFLEXOLOGY Reflexology is a gentle form of therapeutic treatment applied to the feet. Breast Cancer Help, Inc. hosted a The nerve endings in the feet are stimulated by specific massage techniques series of four intimate round-table to effect changes in another part of the body. Stimulating these nerve end- workshops on issues important to ings thereby helps promote relaxation, improve circulation, stimulate vital breast cancer patients and survivors, organs in the body and encourage the body's natural healing processes. Re- over the summer of 2006. flexology is considered to be a holistic healing technique that aims to treat The talks included one on Breast the individual as a whole, in order to induce a state of balance and harmony Reconstructive Surgery given by a in body, mind and spirit, and therefore promote good health. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, “The Michele Scotto-Rosenblatt & Staff - Licensed Massage Therapists ABC’s of Metastatic Breast Cancer” given by several nurses and “Breast MONTHLY SUPPORT Cancer, Diet and Survivorship” given MEDITATION-GUIDED SELF-HEALING VISUALIZATION by a Clinical Dietitian Manager. The topics for discussion were BREAST CANCER PATIENT & SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP selected based on feedback the organ- METASTATIC SUPPORT GROUP ization has received from women dealing with breast cancer and each Support Group sessions, facilitated by certified social workers, are offered workshop was designed to be partici- monthly year round. Sessions include complimentary chair massage. An op- pant-driven, offering women a unique tional meditation/guided visualization session follows immediately after each chance to have their voices heard and support session. Refreshments are served. their questions answered. Dana Caruso, CSW - Certified Social Worker

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Long Island Cancer Help & Wellness Center CIRCLE OF HOPE CANCER PATIENT AND Join us for this creative and inspiring workshop. Gather with friends and share a relaxing evening of crocheting Granny Squares. Completed squares SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP will be used to create blankets for patients who are newly diagnosed and/or undergoing treatment. Quilting will also be incorporated into sessions to cre- AT BROOKHAVEN MEMORIAL ate quilts for patient use. Beginners and pro’s are welcome. Needle, yarn and HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER refreshments will be provided. Instructed by Suzanne Barto Breast Cancer Help Inc. offers a free support group for patients MASSAGE THERAPY and survivors of breast cancer Massage Therapy can play an important role in both maintaining general and other cancers at Brookhaven wellness and assisting individuals who are undergoing treatment for various Memorial Hospital Medical Cen- diseases by encouraging relaxation and reducing stress and chronic pain. ter’s Swezey Pavilion. The group The body’s own energy system can be strengthened utilizing certain massage meets on the second Wednesday therapy enhancing the body’s ability to heal. of the month year-round from 6:30 Michele Scotto-Rosenblatt & Staff - Licensed Massage Therapists to 7:30 p.m. YOGA Reduce stress, fatigue, insomnia and increase feelings of well-being and ease Programs are offered at no charge pain. All classes incorporate music, aroma therapy and imagery to create an to cancer patients and survivors at environment of relaxation. The course utilizes gentle moving and breathing the Long Island Cancer Help & techniques, allowing participants to achieve a sense of control over their bod- Wellness Center, North Shore LIJ ies. Tuesday’s Yoga class is designed for newcomers only. Southside Hospital’s Physical Lida Olson, Instructor - Certified Tri-Yoga Teacher & Reiki Practitioner Medicine and Rehabilitation Center 275 East Main Street, Bay Shore. TAI CHI ON THE WEB: UPDATED SCHEDULE This ancient art has been practiced for 5000 years by the Chinese to keep Visit Breast Cancer Help online the body, mind and spirit healthy. Tai Chi, a “moving meditation,” directs at www.breastcancerhelpinc.org energy into the body with low impact physical conditioning to enhance the for an updated schedule of pro- natural healing capabilities of the body. Students are taught this ancient form grams and events, or sign up to in the traditional style of the old masters and also learn the philosophy that receive a program brochure by is an integral part of Tai Chi. contacting (631) 675-4240. Dawn Baraclough - Certified Tai Chi Instructor Hotline Now Available For Spanish-Speaking Callers

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. has recently launched a Spanish “As our organization continues to expand its services, a hotline. The new number helps the organization to accommo- Spanish hotline seemed the most logical and beneficial date Spanish-speaking clients and prospective participants step forward,” Breast Cancer Help Founder and Co-Presi- in their support and awareness programs. The hotline is dent, Lorraine Pace explained. “We are very excited to available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calls are returned offer this hotline to the Hispanic community.” by a bi-lingual volunteer from Breast Cancer Help’s Long Island Cancer Help & Wellness Center. Línea Telefónica de Habla en Español: (631) 473-3658 Breast Cancer Help is Always a Click Away Visit our website, anytime www.breastcancerhelpinc.org

Breast Cancer Help, Inc. • Fall 2006 • www.breastcancerhelpinc.org HOW YOU CAN HELP: JOIN US TODAY! Yes, I want to join Breast Cancer Help and increase my awareness about breast cancer and related environ- Your Membership and support help bring us closer mental issues. Here is my (tax deductible) contribution. to understanding the possible causes of breast can- $15 for Annual Membership Breast Cancer Help, Inc. cer and closer to seeing a Healthy Environment is a non-profit 501c(3) Additional Donation: $10 $20 $50 $100 corporation. Donations for a Living Planet. All members receive: are tax deductible. $500 $1000 Other Amount $ I Our Newsletter Name I Information on opportunities to learn more and get more involved in projects regarding breast cancer Address and related environmental issues. City/State/Zip

I Long Island Breast Cancer Help Wellness Center Brochure Home Phone Work Phone Published by Breast Cancer Help, Inc. E-Mail Address All Correspondence Should Be Sent to: 400 Montauk Highway, Suite 100 West Islip, New York 11795-4476 Chairman/Treasurer Advisory Board Members Allen G. Meek, MD* Adriane Toscano Ballard Phone: 631-661-7223 Fax: 631-661-6678 Lauralee Bennett Spanish Hotline: 631-473-3658 Co-Presidents Rev. Thomas V. Arnao, JCD* Edward Diorio Jr. Web: www.breastcancerhelpinc.org Lorraine Pace, M.Ed.* Maria Diorio E-mail: [email protected] Senior Vice President Dr. Paul Fisher, Alex Fezza* Medical Advisor This newsletter is dedicated to the memory of Breast Cancer Dotti Survilla VP General Counsel Doris R.Weisman, NP, MS Help members Francine Berger, Maureen DePalma, Mary Salvatore Puccio, Esq. Fezza, Carmen Imbo, Harry Ballard, Diane Nannery and Recording Secretary L.I. Cancer Help & Wellness Donna Zuccarello. It is also dedicated to the men and women Lynda Distler Center Executive Director of the United States Armed Forces, whose sacrifices on behalf Lynda Distler Board Members of our country make it possible for us to work towards find- Lillian Meek, RN, BSN* Public Relations ing a cure for breast cancer and other cancers. John Pace, Esq.* John Zaher, PRMG Lisa Guariglia* *Member, Board of Directors

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