"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:45:28 -0400, "RCE" wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
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On May 17th, in Richmond, VA, the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer
Foundation
is sponsoring a race for the cure. As most of you know, my daughter
Renee
was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, at the ripe old age of 39.
She
underwent a mastectomy, is undergoing chemotherapy, and will undergo a
hysterectomy and thyroidectomy soon. She is hanging very tough and is
still
doing a great job of raising her three boys.

As most of you won't be able to make it to Richmond, I've created a web
page (actually, I got it as part of registering for the race) through
which
donations can be made to the foundation sponsoring the race. The web
site
URL is below. Please take a peek at it, make a small (or large)
donation,
and forward this email to anyone you think might be willing to help.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

http://www.active.com/donate/varace4cure/JohnHerring

Help us help the fight!


We will happy to support the "race" with a donation and with best wishes
for
a speedy and complete recovery for your daughter.

A bit of encouragement:

Mrs.E went through the same thing, mastectomy, 6 months of chemo and also
had nuclear radiation treatment for an over active thyroid. She was 45 at
the time. Today, 10 years later, she is healthy and cancer-free.

Interestingly, her oncologist told me at the time that they can deal with
the cancer. He was more concerned about controlling the thyroid problem,
and was successful in doing so.

RCE


The thyroid problem is one of our big concerns also. They're either going
to remove it or a portion of it. That and the hysterectomy will all be
done
on the 17th of May. Hearing about your wife's success helps. Thanks.

My daughter has decided to go ahead and have the other breast removed
also,
as a preventative measure. She's not going to undergo the radiation
treatments because they're sure they got everything with the first
mastectomy.

I'll be looking forward to your contribution to the breast cancer
foundation. Thanks in advance.
--
'Til next time,

John H

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RCE