Hugs and double hugs from cyber-space! We are a bit late to post this week, but don't think that a little distance and jet lag would keep the Pink Crusader from her blogger babies!
"What you've done becomes the judge of what you're going to do - especially in other people's minds. When you're traveling, you are what you are right there and then. People don't have your past to hold against you. No yesterdays on the road."-William Least Heat Moon, Blue Highways
Thank you for the warm wishes and happy send-off as the Pink Crusader embarks on The Faces behind Breast Cancer book tour, with proceeds to benefit M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Not sure if we are totally prepared, but then again we are as prepared as we will ever be. Someone said, "pack light and carry a lot of change," We can handle that.
Wish you could all come along. Happily, in between the comings and goings, we will often meet in the middle at our home base here in Houston. Looking forward to seeing many of you at local book-signing events as well!
Without further delay, here is the list of confirmed cities to date:
Fri. September 21 - Ohio
Cooper Art Gallery, Magnolia Ohio
Meet & Greet, Wine & Cheese Event - Evening
Sat. September 22 - Ohio
Borders Books, North Canton, Ohio
Book Sign 1 - 4 pm
Thur. September 27 - Houston, TX
be.lie.ve Lifestyle Boutique, 7301 Fannin, Houston
Book Sign with Author, Photographer & Participants
2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mon. October 1 - Houston, Tx
Great Day Houston! KHOU-TV Channel 11
Early morning appearance, top of the hour 9:00 am
Feature:Susan G. Komen 2007 Houston Race for the Cure
Mon. October 1 - Sugar Land, TX
Serenitea Tea Room, 13889 Southwest Freeway
Book Sign 11 am - 2 pm
Tue. October 2 - Houston, TX
Appearances Boutique, Mays Clinic, 2nd Floor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Book Sign, 11 am - 2 pm
Thur. October 4 - Beverly Hills, CA
SAKS Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Fri. October 5 - Newport Beach, CA
SAKS Book-signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Wed. October 10 - Dallas, TX
SAKS Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Fri. October 12 - Houston, TX
SAKS Galleria
Book-Signing Event 12 - 4 pm
Author, Photographer & Participants
Thur. October 18 - New York City
Kick-off for Key for the Cure
SAKS Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Sat. October 20 - Tysons Corner, VA
SAKS Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Mon. October 22 - Houston, TX
Houston Junior League
Morning & Evening Sessions
Details TBA
Thur. October 25 - Cleveland, OH
Borders Books & Music
Lake View location
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri. October 26 - Cleveland, OH
Borders Books & Music
Beachwood location
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Jan 16, 2008 - Mexico City
SAKS Book-Signing Event 12 - 2 pm
Additional Cities TBA.
We will continue to update the book tour schedule on a weekly basis.
Please spread the word to come and see us when on the road. We look forward to meeting your extended family and friends during our travels.
Book Sales
Books are available for purchase at the following locations:
1)Through the web site at www.pinkcrusader.org
2)Appearances Boutique, Mays Clinic, 2nd Floor,
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
3)be.lie.ve Breast Care Boutique, 7301 Fannin Street, Houston, TX
4)Serenitea Tea Room, 13889 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Tx - Pre-orders
In addition, we are working with several other retailers for book distribution within the local area and throughout the United States. Stay tuned......
NEXT WEEK: Featured Publications for the Month of October
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SURVIVOR UPDATE
Penny Andrea
What a great surprise to walk into Thursday's Rosebuds II support group meeting and finally see Penny reclaim her place at the table.
Welcome back, Penny! We've missed you and your wild sense of humor!
Argelia Lopez
Argelia continues to receive weekly chemotherapy and remains in good spirits. We know she is a true Scorpio and a strong fighter. Please keep Argelia in your prayers. Well-wishes can be sent to: Argelia@yahoo.com
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FYI
From Rosemary Barr:
The Anderson Network is pleased to announce its newest program, the Pediatric Caregiver Telephone Support Network, scheduled to officially launch on Wednesday, September 19, in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In collaboration with the Children's Cancer Hospital at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the Anderson Network has created the telephone network to provide hope and support to those caring for children diagnosed with cancer by connecting them with other pediatric caregivers and survivors of childhood cancers who have had similar experiences or diagnosis. For more information please visit the web site at www.mdanderson.org/andersonnetwork.com or call toll-free at 800-345-6324.
From Donna Fong:
Targeted drug combos could outsmart cancer
Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:42 PM ET
By Julie Steenhuysen
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cancer cells often have a way of outsmarting new targeted drug therapies, but U.S. researchers said on Thursday a combination of targeted drugs could shut down a tumor's backup plan, resulting in much more effective treatments.
A number of these so-called targeted cancer drugs -- such as Roche's Tarceva and Novartis' Gleevec -- work by blocking the activity of various protein switches that tell the cell to grow. They are known as receptor tyrosine kinases or RTKs. "They essentially allow the cell to communicate with the external world to sense growth factors that could maintain the survival of a cancer cell," said Dr. Ronald DePinho of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, whose study appears in the journal Science.These protein switches are on the surface of all cells, and they go haywire in a number of cancers.
Drugs that target a single switch have transformed the treatment of some patients with certain cancers -- for instance, Gleevec and chronic myelogenous leukemia. But they only work in a small percentage of people. And certain tumors, including the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma multiforme, respond poorly to such drugs.
DePinho and colleagues now believe they know why. His team studied 20 different batches of glioblastoma cells in the lab and found that many growth switches were flipped on at once. In 19 of the 20 cell lines, three or more were switched on. They tested tumor samples from newly diagnosed cancer patients and got a similar result.
"We found there was a multitude of activated receptor tyrosine kinases," DePinho said in a telephone interview. "When you would extinguish one with a specific targeted agent, the other ones would simply step in."
'BROADLY APPLICABLE'
When they tried Gleevec, known generically as imatinib, it had little effect on the cells. But when they combined it with two other drugs -- Tarceva, known generically as erlotinib, and Pfizer's SU-11274 -- the growth signal was shut down and the cancer cells died.
"It's a very important observation scientifically and it has immediate clinical implications," DePinho said. "This is broadly applicable. This paradigm is true for virtually all solid tumors that we've looked at."
He and colleagues hope to start testing combinations of these targeted therapies in patients. A person's tumors would be profiled first to determine which signals are active, and then doctors would pick a drug combination that would work best. DePinho said it would take some time to get these therapies to cancer patients because the drugs used in combination might turn out to be toxic.
He agreed that a cocktail of targeted drugs would be costly. Tarceva -- approved to treat lung and pancreatic cancer -- costs around $3,000 for a 30-day supply. But he said one of the reasons for the drugs' current high cost is the high failure rate of drug development. "If we can use science ... to design better clinical trials, the costs will be a lot less," DePinho said.
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DAILY REMINDER #1:
"Fund Free Mammograms"
Go to The Breast Cancer Site at http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/tpc/EEB_0115_BCSm
and help fund free mammograms for the homeless, working-poor, and un-insured women. It costs nothing to you, except one daily click on the pink "Fund Free Mammograms" button. You can even request automatic reminders via e-mail. Please make your free click now, and thanks for your continuing support! The Breast Cancer Site, One Union Square, 600 University Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 1-888-811-5271
Note: GROW AWARENESS & HELP SAVE LIVES!
If we receive 4.5 million clicks in September, our premier
sponsor will fund an additional 100 FREE MAMMOGRAMS.
Please click daily!
DAILY REMINDER #2
Help eliminate Breast Cancer with a daily click at
http://breastcancer.care2.com/ebc-about.html
You'll be one of the first people to participate in the largest virtual mountain climb in the world! With every click, (or "step") you generate a donation to
eliminate the environmental causes of breast cancer--for free. Sponsors pay for your click and fund The Breast Cancer Fund's programs focusing on environmental links to breast cancer. It only takes a second! The Breast Cancer Fund is the leading national organization focused on identifying – and advocating for the elimination of – the environmental and preventable causes of the disease. For more details on the organization’s work, visit www.breastcancerfund.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS: Mark Your Calendars and Save the Dates!
ROSEBUDS MEETINGS
The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet.
Open to all Breast Cancer Patients/Survivors
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 18
www.RosebudsSupport.org
We look forward to seeing you!
THE WISDOM OF WIT
An artistic portrayal of Life, Relationships & the Human Spirit
Tuesday, September 18
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cancer Prevention Building, 8th Floor Conference Center
5:30 pm Check-In
6:00 pm Program & Discussion
Register by e-mail or Call: 713-745-0549
Visit: www.mdanderson.org/publiceducation
THE ALICE THOMSEN LYMPHEDEMA AWARENESS GROUP of Houston Meetings are scheduled on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month at the American cancer Society Building,6301 Richmond (between Hillcroft and Fountainview) at 7:00pm. 2007 dates are September 18 and November 20th.
Tuesday 18 September 2007 Special Program:
Amy Stanley has been a fitness instructor for 20 years and a Pilate’s instructor for 10. Amy is going to share with us some activities, which we can do daily to
improve our strength, flexibility and well-being.
Wear comfortable clothing to participate in her exercises.
For further information call 281-546-6438.
CANCERCARE MEDICAL UPDATE on METASTATIC BREAST CANCER
Telephone Education Workshop
Thursday, September 20, 2007, 3-4pm EST
Speakers: Joyce O'Shaughnessy, M.D., Co-Director Breast Cancer Research Program Baylor-Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, Texas Oncology
Patricia Spicer, MSW, Breast Cancer Program Coordinator, Cancer Care
For more information, call CancerCare at 1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
Or register online at www.cancercare.org
CELLCOSMET & CELLMEN of SWITZERLAND & SAKS FIFTH AVE
Sponsors of The Faces behind Breast Cancer book tour,
Invite you to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the launch
of Cellcosmet and Cellmen at the Galleria location, Houston
September 21, 2007 from 1 - 3pm. Bring a friend and enjoy
champagne, cake and more, including a deluxe gift from Cellcosmet.
Store Number: 713-843-5834
PINK PLATTER 2007 Kick-Off Party
You are invited to an appetizer and dessert reception introducing our
new selection of Artist Platters exclusively designed for Pink Platter 2007!
We would be honored to have you and your friends attend.
What: Pink Platter Kick-Off Party
When: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: Olio… 2414 Sunset – Valet Parking Available
Hors d'oeuvres are graciously provided by Abuso Catering Co.
Please RSVP to 713.524.PINK(7465) if you can attend.
We hope to see you there!
ROSEBUDS II MEETINGS
(For those who have had or are at high risk for recurrence
and/or metastasis) The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet.
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 5:45 - 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 27
www.RosebudsSupport.org
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT
Don't miss the opportunity to purchase your copy of the book
and have it signed by the author, photographer and participants in the book.
September 27, 2007 from 2 - 4:00 pm and 6 - 8:00 pm
at be.lie.ve Breast care Boutique, 7301 Fannin Street, Houston.
See you then!
OLIO FUND RAISING EVENT
Olio, a design menagerie invites you to "tip your hat" in support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Houston Affiliate. The DARE is on! Don your fanciest fedora and let the good times roll for a very good cause.
A portion of the days sales will be donated back to Komen Houston.
Thursday, September 27, Doors open at 10am - 8 pm
Refreshments & Door Prizes throughout the day!
2414 Sunset Blvd., Houston, TX 77005 713-522-8816
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT
Monday, October 1, 2007 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Serenitea Tea Room, Sugar Land, Tx
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 Time: TBA
Appearances Boutique, Mays Clinic, 2nd Floor
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
COURAGE NIGHT 2007 - Young Survivors Coalition (YSC) Houston
Spend an evening celebrating survivorship with friends and family at the Saint Arnold Brewery. There will be tours, food and adult beverages.
October 4, from 6;30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Saint Arnold Brewery
www.saintarnold.com
2007 SUSAN G. KOMEN HOUSTON RACE FOR THE CURE
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Houston Affiliate
Saturday, October 6, 2007 Sam Houston Park- Downtown
Race Day Schedule
7:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies & Memorial Birds
8:00 a.m. Family Walk and Kids K by ConocoPhillips
8:15 a.m. 5K Coed Timed Competitive Run
8:25 a.m. 5K Coed Non-Competitive Run
8:35 a.m. 5K Coed Walk
9:15 a.m. Runners' Awards Ceremony
10:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony and Survivor Celebration
For more Information: Phone: (713) 783-9188 Fax: (713) 783-9187
http://www.komen-houston.org email:info@komen-houston.org
KNOCKOUT ROSES
A support group for women diagnosed under 40
2nd Monday of each month, @ 5:45
October 8, November 12, December 10
The Rose, 3400 Bissonnet.
Contact Amy Rigsby, Technical Director of The Rose
713-660-6675.
THE FACES BEHIND BREAST CANCER BOOK-SIGNING EVENT
Don't miss the opportunity to purchase your copy and have it
signed by the author, photographer and many of the book's participants.
Friday, October 12, at Saks Fifth Avenue, Galleria location, Houston.
Sponsored by Cellcosmet of Cellap Switzerland, in conjuntion with SAKS.
12:00 - 4:00 pm
2007 PINK ROSE BRUNCH & FASHION SHOW
Methodist Cancer Center Special Event
October 13, 10:30am - 1:30 pm
The Junior League, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane, Houston
Free Admission. Limited Space. Register at 713-790-2700
MARNIE ROCKS SHOPPING EVENT - YSC - Houston
Join us for a fun evening of shopping for a cause at Marnie's store! Marnie is a nationally famous jewelry designer with a breast cancer collection. The proceeds from this collection benefit YSC-Houston.
October 16, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Marnie Rocks Studio, 1415 S. Voss Road, Houston
www.marnierocks.com
2007 GREATER HOUSTON AREA BREAST HEALTH SUMMIT
Sponsors: Houston Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Rose
When: Thursday, October 18, 2007; 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: United Way Community Resource Center, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk
Saturday, October 20, 2007 Registration 8:00 am
Sam Houston Park, Downtown Houston Walk begins at 9:00 am
For more information visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline
Email: strides_houston@cancer.org Phone: 1-877-606-WALK
CAP HOLIDAY CARD SALES at MAYS CLINIC
Volunteer Services and The Children's Art Project (CAP) collaborate to better the lives of patients at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. For more than twenty-five years volunteers have assisted with Card Sales. Proceeds benefit M. D. Anderson's Pediatric and Adult Patient Programs. Volunteer Services is asking for volunteer assistance with the upcoming 2007 CAP - Holiday Card Sale at the Mays Clinic. Please contact Cindy Shursen, Program Coordinator - Volunteer Services, if you are available to assist during the below sale days / times.
Dates: November 5th -16th
Times frame: 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Contact: Cindy Shursen
Phone: 713-745-0266
Email: cshursen@mdanderson.org
PRETTY IN LIVING PINK GALA - YSC - Houston
Annual Fund Raising event for the Young Survival Coalition - Houston Affiliate. Join us for a fun night of dinner and dancing 80's style - with live music and a silent auction! November 8, 6:30 pm
Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston
METASTATIC BREAST CANCER NETWORK
Finally, a national independent advocacy group of and for people with
metastatic breast cancer, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network (MBCN). To
join and for information about this network visit www.MBCNetwork.org
Your membership in MBCN makes you a part of an important first step toward
bringing a new voice, a proactive voice, to the breast cancer community.
It is absolutely committed to you and makes the following pledge:
• We will honor your life by working together to fight for the development
of treatments that extend life as the search for the cure continues.
• We will protect your privacy and will never share your name or e-mail
address with any person or group.
• We will keep you informed of what we are doing to promote the concerns
of people living with advanced breast cancer.
Let our voices be heard!
November 17 - 18, 2007 Metastatic Breast Cancer Network 2nd Annual
National Conference, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Sponsored by Dr. Gabriel Hortobagyi, Chairman of the Department of Breast
Medical Oncology. Registration will open in September on the MBCN web
site www.MBCNetwork.org MBCN’s 1st annual conference in 2006 was at
Sloan-Kettering in New York and was a great success with about 300
attendees.
"SHARING is CARING"
As always, The Pink Crusader welcomes your comments, stories, poems, events and photographs!Posts are updated every Sunday. Please send your written contributions to thepinkcrusader1@aol.com.
"It is not down in any map; true places never are."
-Herman Melville
Until next week stay strong, stay well and keep on dancing but don't get lost!
Love, Josie
The Pink Crusader
thepinkcrusader1@aol.com
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