Connie and Kaiti Verbruggen

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Body 10
Breast cancer warning signs
by Jasmine Buchberger
Treatment improvements for
breast cancer
by Jasmine Buchberger
Reconstructive surgery
by Terri Dougherty
Fashion: Dress for Success
Mind 19
Organize your home
by Sandra Peterson
Tech talk: Using your GPS
by Tammy Homan
Spirit 23
5 Questions for Cindy Stilp
Woman who inspire 24
Supporting those with
breast cancer
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Choosing the right gown 32
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Vegas style 37
Wedding locations 38
by Darren Hindman
Dessert options 42
by Deniz Cakmak
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Checking In
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Recipes
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Cookbook contest 21
Out & About
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Women in the News 45
Women’s Voices
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Compassion kindles
warmth
The weather cools
in October, but to me
it’s one of the warmest
months of the year.
October is breast cancer awareness month and once again our issue is filled with encouraging stories that warm the heart.
Our cover ladies, breast cancer
survivor Connie Verbruggen and
her daughter Kaiti, put a fun spin on
breast cancer awareness with their
Pink Party Foundation. Along with
a committee of go-getters, they host
a mid-October event in Little Chute
that this year will include a walk,
cribbage tournament and a performance by Connie’s band, MadCats.
The foundation also raises money
throughout the year at other events
and assists local breast cancer patients.
Their enthusiasm is matched by
their compassion as the foundation
provides support with a personal
touch. They offer not only a basket
full of useful items, but encouragement and hope as well.
The more I learn about the people
of our community the more I see that
our area is filled with compassionate women. They make a difference
every day, especially in the lives of
those who could use a friend. In this
issue’s Women Who Inspire centerspread we feature women who help
those with breast cancer. It’s uplifting to see their concern, empathy
and strength.
October is a beautiful month as
well as a crisp one, and as the trees
Kaiti and Connie Verbruggen
put on their finest colors we’re looking at some beautiful bridal styles.
This issue presents gowns for every figure as well as some gorgeous
wedding locations. We also feature
dessert ideas that will tempt you
even if you’re not planning a trip
down the aisle.
This is a great time of year to sit
back, settle in, and read about some
great women and interesting ideas.
I’m ready to snuggle in, and I hope
you are too.
Terri Dougherty,
editor
women I OCTOBER 4, 2011
Profile
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If breast cancer
had taken the wrong
turn and she was
gone, I don’t know
where I would be
today.
’’
Kaiti Verbruggen
Mom and
daughter
celebrate the
fight against
breast cancer
BY TERRI DOUGHERTY
Photos by Debbie Daanen of Debbie Daanen
Photography, Appleton.
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PARTY
foracause
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hen Kaiti Verbruggen
decided she wanted to
do more than talk about
breast cancer awareness, she started a party.
It’s not just any celebration, however. The Pink Party Foundation
raises thousands of dollars to help
men and women with breast cancer.
“I’ve always had a big heart for
breast cancer patients because my
mom went through it,” Verbruggen says. “But I think every woman
needs to be concerned about getting
breast cancer.”
Her mother, Connie, an 11-year
breast cancer survivor, knows how
important it is for women to be
aware of the threat of breast cancer.
If she had not insisted that a surgeon
remove a lump that was found to be
cancerous, her cancer would likely
have gone undetected until it was
too late.
“If breast cancer had taken the
wrong turn and she was gone, I
don’t know where I would be today,” says Kaiti, a 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
student. “She’s my support system.
I go to her for everything. She’s my
angel.”
Close call
Connie, 51, felt like she had an
angel on her shoulder the day she
went to the hospital to have a biopsy
done on the mass in her breast. The
mass was not found to be cancerous,
but something still didn’t seem right
to her.
“I just had this little angel on my
shoulder,” she says. “I got into my
car and started backing out, but instead pulled forward, parked, and
went back in.”
Just to get to this point, she had
had to push hard. After her grandmother died of breast cancer at age
89, she had asked her doctor for a
mammogram. At age 39, she was
told she was too young.
Then she discovered a lump. The
doctor told her it was probably a
cyst, and she should come back
after her next menstrual cycle to
have it checked again. She returned
a month later and after the doctor
tried and failed to aspirate the lump
a biopsy was ordered.
Although the biopsy did not show
that the mass was cancerous, she
made an appointment with the hospital’s general surgeon to have the
lump removed, knowing that the
elective surgery would not be cov-
ered by insurance.
“I said, ‘I don’t care, I just want it
gone,’” Connie recalls.
When she finally had surgery to
remove the mass, the surgeon found
cancer. The lobular invasive cancer
had begun in the milk-producing
glands and spread. This type of cancer typically doesn’t form a lump,
but causes a thickening of tissue in
an area of the breast.
When Connie’s cancer was found
it was at an advanced stage and
had spread to the lymph nodes and
breast muscle. Her treatment involved surgery, six months of chemotherapy and 31 days of radiation,
and turned her into a survivor.
“There are some daily reminders
when I look in the mirror but it’s not
something I focus on,” she says. “I
focus on how I can make it better.”
Party planning
She wanted to give back, and
made charitable contributions and
volunteered. But she didn’t really
become active until Kaiti suggested
the Pink Party.
The suggestion came as they drove
home from the Miss Wisconsin USA
pageant in September 2010. Kaiti
had chosen breast cancer as her platform, but wanted to do more.
By the time the ride was over they
decided to plan not just an event but
a party, and before long they had a
committee helping them pull it all
together. Five weeks later the first
Pink Party was held, featuring raffles, bracelet sales, a cribbage tournament and Connie’s band, MadCats.
After the party, the committee
stayed together and turned the event
into a nonprofit organization. The
Pink Party Breast Foundation Inc.
has raised more than $11,000, given
away comfort baskets to 16 recipients, and made donations to area
breast cancer organizations and research facilities.
“It’s been wonderful,” Kaiti says.
“All the tremendous help and support from everybody is awesome.
I didn’t know there were so many
good people out there to help.”
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The Pink Party Breast Cancer
Foundation Inc. gives 40 percent of
the money raised to breast cancer
patients in financial need, 40 percent to local healthcare organizations and services and 10 percent to
research. The remaining 10 percent
covers fees and expenses.
Offering support
The Pink Party sponsors booths at
area events, selling handmade beaded bracelets to raise money for the
foundation. At Little Chute’s Kermis
Dutch Festival in September, Connie had the opportunity to provide
first-hand support to a woman who
had been recently diagnosed with
the same type of breast cancer she
had.
“In my 11 years of survivorship I
don’t know that I’ve met someone
with exactly what I had, and she
had exactly what I had,” Connie
says. “She knew it was very rare and
aggressive, and she had a long haul
ahead of her. We spent what seemed
like hours talking and hugging.”
A few days later Connie visited
her in Green Bay, bringing along a
comfort basket from the foundation. The woman was scheduled for
a double mastectomy the next day,
and looked to Connie for support.
“She was scared and teary, and it
was just really nice to ensure her
that 11 years later I’m healthy and
doing fine,” Connie says.
It’s these opportunities to offer
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support that show committee member Trish Van Lith that the foundation’s efforts are worth it.
“It’s just so gratifying,” says Van
Lith, a friend of Connie’s from high
school who often delivers the foundation’s gift baskets.
For Connie’s mother Barb Gietman, it’s heartwarming to see her
daughter and granddaughter turn
a difficult time in their lives into
something that offers help to others.
“It was awful as a mother to have
her come and say, ‘Mom, I have
cancer,’” she says. “I think it is just
beautiful to see the way she is now
and how the two of them are working together. It’s just amazing and
it’s just wonderful.”
Kaiti, who was 9 when her mother
was diagnosed with breast cancer,
doesn’t recall a great deal about her
mother’s treatments, but she does
remember hearing the news from
her mom and dad that her mother
had breast cancer.
The next day, she asked her mom
if breast cancer was like the flu or
chicken pox, something she could
catch. When her mom told her no,
she was relieved, because she really
wanted to give her a hug.
Kaiti and her brother went places
with their dad so Connie could rest
after her chemotherapy treatments,
but on other days she would head
right to her mom’s room after school.
“I would jump on mom’s bed and
give her a big hug and ask her how
she was doing,” Kaiti recalls. “She’s
healthy now and that’s all that matters.”
New outlook
After her treatment, Connie realized how having cancer opened her
eyes to how she could make a difference to others. She also made time
in her life for one of her passions:
music.
A human resources consultant
at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah,
Connie had minored in piano performance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and had been the
rehearsal pianist and recruited musicians for the ThedaCare Follies.
After the show was over, she asked
some band members if they would
like to keep playing.
“I have played since I was 4, and I
wanted to play in a rock band and I
do,” she says.
The MadCats also include Amy
Stanelle, Troy Metko, Russ Miller,
Jeremiah Smith and Chelsa Baum.
They have performed around the
state, at events such as Paperfest
as well as at the Abbey in Lake Geneva and StoneYard in Greenville.
Of course, they’ll also be playing at
the Pink Party on Oct. 15 and 16 at
Hollanders in Little Chute, which is
owned by Connie’s husband, Todd,
and his brother, Jerry.
The second annual event has been
expanded to include the Pink Laces
Walk for a Cure, and will also feature a necklace designed by Mark
Witzke of Knight’s Jewelers as a
raffle prize.
Connie was understandably concerned that she might be passing a
genetic disposition to breast cancer
on to her daughter, and underwent
genetic testing. Her cancer was not
found to be genetic, so Kaiti has the
same probability of getting cancer as
any other young woman.
Kaiti does, however, have an increased sense of awareness and an
important message to pass on.
“Check yourself and get your
mammogram,” she says “If you can
catch it earlier it makes a world of
difference.” w
Going Pink
This year’s Pink Party
Gala and Fundraiser will
be held Oct. 15 and 16
at Hollander’s Pub &
Grill, 1520 Main St., Little
Chute. The Pink Laces
Walk For A Cure begins
at 10:30 a.m., Oct. 15 at
Soldier Park, at Highways
55 and 96, Kaukauna, or
Wind Mill Park, Highways
N and 96, Little Chute.
The Pink Party Foundation committee has been instrumental in raising money for the
organization. Members include, from left, Lisa Blohm, Trish Van Lith, Kaiti Verbruggen,
Connie Verbruggen, Barb Gietman, Kim Heid, Linda Hallett, Marta Karlov and Kerri Miller.
Also pictured is Carter Lathrop. Committee members not pictured are Mary Ann Anderson, Karen Carlson, Kelli Celsor and Jenni Roberts.
CONNIE AND KAITI VERBRUGGEN
Up Close
and Personal
What is the most fulfilling part of
the foundation?
Connie: Giving back: I remember telling Dr. William Guenther that I wanted
to do something to make a difference.
He said something along the lines
of “everyone says that.” I suppose I’m
not alone in feeling nothing less than
privileged to be alive.
I know how much I appreciated
people like the friend who made an
entire meal for my family each time I
had chemo. She never asked or called,
just showed up every couple weeks
with everything from salad to dessert.
I can’t tell you how wonderful that
was! Thank you. It’s my turn to help
now.
Kaiti: It is very rewarding to know that
I am having such an impact on countless lives. To help someone in need
truly makes all the hard work worth it.
I am very blessed to have such beauti-
ful people working with me to make
this possible.
Where do you like to vacation?
Connie: I love the islands. I love the
people of Jamaica. They’re charming,
kind, fun and welcoming. Nothing
beats the beautiful sound of waves on
the shore and my husband holding
my hand as we walk the beach at
midnight.
Kaiti: I especially like the U.S. Virgin
Islands. The scenery is gorgeous and
the atmosphere is so calming and
welcoming. I love the smell of the
ocean and the wildlife in that area of
the world.
What is your favorite book or who
is your favorite author?
Connie: I enjoy Chopin’s music, and
I already love Jodie Kacer’s book in
progress.
Kaiti: My favorite author would have
to be my mom. She writes the most
touching, beautiful pieces I have ever
come across, and each and every one
comes directly from her heart.
During the Miss Wisconsin USA pag-
eant this year, she brought the whole
auditorium to tears with the letter she
wrote to me.
What is your favorite movie?
Connie: There are many: “The Lion
King,” “West Side Story,” “South Pacific,”
and of course there’s “Prancer,” “The
Greatest Story Ever Told,” “Miracle on
34th Street,” “Ben Hur,” “Happy Feet”
and “Shrek the Third.”
Kaiti: My ultimate favorite movie is
“27 Dresses.” I fall asleep to this movie
almost every night and still never get
sick of it.
What is your favorite way to unwind?
Connie: Playing music. I have always
turned to playing when I have a lot on
my mind.
It changes my focus, soothes me and
challenges me. It’s probably what I
know best. I’ve played since age 4 and
could read music before words. It’s my
first language.
Kaiti: To relieve tension and stress I go
to the gym. I love to work out; it helps
me relax. It makes me feel better and
puts me in a great mood.
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Breast cancer awareness
Watching for Early detection
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n November 2009, just a year after she retired, Joy
Schabow got a wakeup call. An annual mammogram
detected something suspicious, which turned out to
be breast cancer.
“The very hardest part of discovering I had cancer was
telling my two daughters,” she says “It was one of the
most difficult things I have ever had to do in my life.”
The small, deep lump had been difficult to detect. Although learning she had breast cancer was heart wrenching, Schabow’s surgeon helped her look at it as a bump
in the road. After treatment, she could continue with her
life.
Detecting cancer early improves a woman’s five yearsurvival rate, notes Dr. Kelly Lynch, a medical oncologist
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cancer typically develops quietly at first, with slight
symptoms; between 60 and 70 percent of breast cancer
cases are discovered through mammograms.
Mammograms
Breast cancer detection has improved since women
over 40 have been encouraged to get annual mammograms, Lynch notes.
A mammogram machine X-rays the breast tissue to
find signs of lumps or tumors, and helps discover breast
cancer in the earliest stage possible.
During a mammogram appointment the radiologist
will take multiple X-rays, repositioning the breast while
the machine applies compression to spread the breast
tissue and make any tumors more visible.
Starting in her 20s, a woman has the option of doing
a breast self exam. This helps a woman know how her
breasts look and feel normally so she’s aware if a change
occurs.
Risk factors
Women whose first-degree relatives, such as a mother,
sister or daughter, have had breast cancer are at high risk
for breast cancer. A blood test can be used to see if a
woman carries the genes that increase her lifetime risk
of developing breast cancer.
A woman’s risk for breast cancer increases as she ages.
The American Cancer Society notes that 1 in 8 invasive
breast cancers are detected in women less than 45 years
old, while about 2/3 of invasive breast cancers are found
in women 55 or older.
Treatment
Treatment for breast cancer typically includes surgery such as a
lumpectomy or mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and
hormone therapy.
Schabow underwent a mastectomy in December 2009, and it was
not as bad as she had feared.
“The surgery came off without a
hitch and there was really a minimum of pain and discomfort,” she
says.
A week later, her mood also was
lifted when her surgeon sang “Blue
Christmas” when she had a port installed so she could begin chemotherapy.
“Every single person I met at
Green Bay Oncology – from the volunteers, to the receptionists, to the
nurses, the doctors – is extremely
dedicated, caring, professional and
absolutely wonderful,” she says.
Dealing with the hair loss that accompanied chemotherapy was another challenge, but she was helped
by a support system that included a
neighbor who gave her a fun hat to
wear. Her sister, who is also a breast
cancer survivor, provided care packages each time she came home from
chemotherapy.
“I have a great respect and admiration for all of my caretakers. I love
my family and friends and appreciate all they do for me even more
than I did before,” she says. “I also
feel a need to reach out and help
others more.
“Cancer has changed, me but for
the better,” Schabow adds. “I do
take more time to smell the roses
now. I do not care as much if the
dusting doesn’t get done.”
Schabow is thankful that the
mammogram detected her cancer.
Now finished with treatments, she’s
concentrating on enjoying her retirement.
“Recurrence is a possibility, but
then again, there is also the possibility that I might be in a car accident
tomorrow,” Schabow says. “It is not
something I dwell on.” w
What to
watch for
While doing a breast self exam,
Dr. Kelly Lynch suggests
women look for:
• Breast pain
• Lumps that can be felt
(palpable lumps)
• Clear or bloody nipple
drainage, usually from only
one breast
• Bumpy or red skin
• Fullness in the armpit
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Body
Getting better
Treatments, outcomes improve
for women with breast cancer
BY JASMINE BUCHBERGER
D
uring 37 years of nursing,
Marilyn Wilson has seen
survival odds improve for
breast cancer patients and
treatments become less taxing on
their bodies.
“My first supervisor was a breast
cancer patient,” Wilson recalls. “I
remember her losing the strength
in her arm due to the radical mastectomy she had. She had to have
the muscles in her chest wall removed and all of the lymph nodes.
She would sit at work and squeeze
a little rubber ball to regain use of
her arm.
“Now patients can have lumpectomies (removal of only the cancerous tissue) and modified radical
mastectomies (only the breast tissue
is removed),” notes Wilson, a cancer
patient navigator at St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay.
Breast cancer survival rates have
improved dramatically over the past
60 years. A study done at a Texas
hospital showed that between 1944
and 1954 a quarter of women with
breast cancer survived for 10 years.
Between 1995 and 2004, more than
three-fourths survived.
“Breast cancer treatment and outcomes have taken great strides over
the many decades through improvements in breast cancer awareness
and screening, less invasive surgical
approaches, genetic testing for hereditary cancer risk, and testing of
the actual tumor to make treatment
decisions, improvement in radiotherapy delivery and a wide variety
of chemotherapeutic agents and the
drugs needed to help combat the
side effects of treatment,” says Dr.
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Timothy Korytko, a radiation oncologist at Agnesian HealthCare’s
Central Wisconsin Cancer Program.
While cancer treatment is by no
means easy, and emotional and
physical side effects take a toll on
patients, advancements have improved the odds of survival and
lessen the burden of the cure. Here
are some advancements that women
benefit from:
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
One advancement that has improved the lives of those being treated for breast cancer is the sentinel
lymph node biopsy.
The first lymph node that receives
drainage from the tumor is called
the sentinel lymph node. If cancer
is spreading, this is the first area it
hits.
To see if the cancer has spread, a
radioactive substance and blue dye
are injected near the tumor. This
helps the surgeon find the sentinel
lymph node or nodes, which are removed and tested to see if cancer is
found.
Additional lymph nodes in the
underarm area are removed only if
the sentinel lymph node proves to
be cancerous.
“Prior to sentinel lymph node biopsy procedures, patients had all
of their lymph nodes in the (underarm) region removed,” Wilson
says. Removing fewer lymph nodes
significantly reduces swelling and
weakening of the arm.
Lumpectomy
At one time a mastectomy, the removal of the entire cancerous breast,
was thought to be the best way to
get rid of a tumor. The introduction
of lumpectomies gives women the
option to have only the tumor and
a small amount of normal tissue removed.
Chemotherapy
There are many unique features
to each breast cancer case, Wilson
notes, and chemotherapy treatment
can be tailored to fit an individual’s
case to determine which therapies
are appropriate.
Some women with an aggressive
type of breast cancer benefit from
drugs known as PARP, also known
as poly (adenosine-diphosphate-ribose) polymerase, inhibitors. They
prevent DNA in damaged cells from
repairing themselves. As a result the
cancer cells die off or become more
susceptible to chemotherapy drugs.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy also targets tumors and keeps cancer cells from
growing or kills them altogether.
External beam radiation therapy,
which zaps the tumor with a radioactive beam, typically takes 6 ½
weeks.
A newer development called accelerated partial breast irradiation
delivers radiation to the site of the
tumor either during or after surgery.
It can shorten the radiation treatment to between one and five days.
It also reduces the treatment areas
from the entire breast to the area just
around the tumor site.
“The goal is to use a less invasive,
more focused treatment of radiation, without compromising survival,” Wilson says.
Targeted therapy
Another advancement in treatment is the use of targeted therapies, which use drugs or other substances to
identify and attack specific cancer cells without harming
normal cells. The targeted cancer therapies block the signals that cause tumors to grow.
Hormone therapy is a type of targeted therapy. Drugs
such as Tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors remove hormones or inhibit their actions, which stops cancer cells
from growing. Tamoxifen can reduce the risk of recurrence by almost 50 percent; women generally take the
oral medication for up to five years after breast cancer
treatment.
Another treatment innovation is the use of antibodies
to kill cancer cells. Monoclonal antibodies are sometimes combined with chemotherapy. They help the immune system attack cancer cells, keep the cancer cells
from growing, and help keep a tumor small by preventing it from developing a blood supply.
Herceptin is one such monoclonal antibody. It targets
cells that make too much of the growth factor protein
HER-2, found on some cancer cells. About 25 percent
of patients with breast cancer have tumors that are treatable with Herceptin and chemotherapy, Wilson says.
More on the way
While great strides have been made in breast cancer
treatment, improvements are continually being sought.
Agnesian HealthCare’s Central Wisconsin Cancer Program conducts research through an affiliation with the
North Central Cancer Treatment Group and has trials
open for breast cancer genetic testing, breast cancer prevention after diagnosis, radiotherapy treatment and chemotherapy treatment.
St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center is one of 63 Community Clinical Oncology Programs in the United States
and Puerto Rico. It has 15 clinical studies open for breast
cancer and a total of 155 studies in progress for all cancers.
Wilson’s responsibilities include being well informed
on all available and potential treatments she can offer
to patients. One study being conducted aims to prevent
another recurrence in patients whose breast cancer has
returned. Another study aims to prevent heart damage
while using Herceptin.
Drugs used to treat patients with advanced breast cancer are also being studied, and another treatment aims
to prevent breast cancer recurrence with a medication
that’s also used by patients with diabetes.
In the future, Wilson expects to see continued improvements, particularly in treatments that work to keep
breast cancer from recurring.
“It would be good if nobody had breast cancer, but it’s
so exciting to see that if you do get cancer of the breast
that there are so many treatments now and it’s so tailored
specifically to your kind of breast cancer,” she says. w
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BY TERRI DOUGHERTY
A
lmost a year after a cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy, life again seemed normal for
Debra Vanderslice.
Her final surgery, in which she received
breast implants, made the Appleton woman feel like
herself again.
“When it was over I felt like it was a dream, and now
I’m back to where I was before,” says Vanderslice, who
was diagnosed with cancer in February 2010 and had
implant surgery that fall. “I’m really glad I did it, I just
feel comfortable. I’m comfortable with my body right
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a mastectomy
and breast cancer treatments,
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surgery offers
an opportunity
to regain her
former look and
Dr. Todd Van Ye
provides a psychological boost as well.
“It provides a sense of wholeness that’s very important,” says Dr. Todd Van Ye, founder and medical director at The Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery,
Neenah. “Some women choose not to, but the women
who have chosen it are overwhelmingly glad they underwent reconstruction. I’ve never had a patient say, ‘I
wish I had not done this.’”
Early consultation
Reconstruction is more than an afterthought for those
who have received a diagnosis of breast cancer. It’s
something a woman can start thinking about, and looking forward to, soon after being diagnosed.
“Having a consultation with a plastic surgeon even before you undergo a mastectomy is very, very important,”
Van Ye says. This gives the women the opportunity to
learn about reconstruction options that can begin in the
same surgery as a mastectomy or lumpectomy.
While the patient is understandably most concerned
with doing what she needs to to beat cancer, she can also
look forward to having her figure back.
“The social, emotional and psychological ramifications
of a mastectomy are tremendous,” Van Ye says. “Every
woman should be offered the opportunity to speak with
a reconstructive surgeon. It makes a huge difference in a
patient’s wellbeing in years to come.
“It’s good to give them that hope early on.”
A patient should ideally also speak with someone who
has gone through treatment and reconstruction, he adds,
to see that life does return to normal.
“It’s so nice to see a patient a year or two down the
road,” he says. “They feel complete, and can put on a
bathing suit and take their kids to the pool.”
Reconstruction options
Reconstructive surgery is not limited to patients who
have had the entire breast removed; it can be done in a
patient who has had a lumpectomy or other surgery that
distorts the look of the breast. It can also help patients
who have had tissue scarred or distorted by radiation
treatments.
“There are a variety of reconstruction options to help
them return to symmetry,” Van Ye says. The breast on the
opposite side may need a lift or augmentation to make
the sides look proportional, he notes, and the result is
usually moderately sized, youthful appearing breasts.
Breast reconstruction can be done with an implanted
device, body tissue taken from the lower stomach or
back or a combination of the two. Today’s implants are
very soft and natural feeling, Van Ye notes, and use a
cohesive gel that’s much like Jell-o.
“It’s different than 20 years ago where the gel was like
honey or molasses,” he says. “With these implants it replicates breast tissue very well. You very often can’t tell
by feeling the breast that there’s an implant there.”
In addition, breast implant results can be improved by
using an additional substance to support the breast and
give it better contour.
The breast implant procedure typically starts with a
tissue expander that is put in at the time of a mastectomy. Over the next weeks, the patient comes in to have
the expander filled to stretch the skin and muscle.
After the desired size is reached, the expander is removed and implants are put in. The opposite breast is
typically worked on as well, to even things out.
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Finally, the look of the nipple is added. At The Center
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master certified permanent cosmetics specialist, recreates the look of the nipple and areola complex with a
pigmentation process.
“It is shadowed and lightened to give appearance of
a whole nipple and areola,” says Moeller, who applies
pigment to the breast tissue in a procedure that takes
about 30 minutes.
“It’s usually not painful, although it can be done with
anesthetic if necessary,” she adds. “There is very little
discomfort.”
The result is a natural-looking breast.
“I had one patient tell me it took her from victim to survivor,” adds Moeller, a registered nurse who has helped
hundreds of women in the decade she has been doing
permanent cosmetics.
A relief
From her diagnosis to treatment and reconstruction
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surgery, everything seemed like a whirlwind for Vanderslice. She had a lumpectomy, but because the tumor was large
most of her breast was removed. Because
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did not need to be treated with radiation
or chemotherapy.
Vanderslice, who is in her 50s, spoke
with Dr. Pawel Stachowicz of The Center
for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery before
surgery to discuss breast reconstruction.
At the end of her lumpectomy, he inserted expanders to begin the reconstruction
process.
Every few weeks for six months she
went to the center to have the expanders
filled a little more.
“It was not painful, just uncomfortable,” she says. “After a couple days I
would start to feel normal.”
It helped that the staff was caring and
thoughtful, she notes.
“The staff there was so wonderful,” she
says. “They were almost like family. That
was a very nice experience.”
After the expansion was complete in
fall 2010, she returned for implant surgery.
“That surgery was nothing,” she says.
“I don’t think I even took Tylenol. It was
almost like a relief. It was over and it was
nothing compared to the rest of it.”
She loves her new look, and advises
other women who have had lumpectomy
or mastectomy surgery to check into their
reconstruction options.
“It’s a very personal choice, but check
out every opportunity you have,” she
says. “Do whatever you can to get
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Clean-up time
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BY SANDRA PETERSON
Oh, to be a child
again!
Children
are so enthusiastic.
They are eager to
learn, passionate,
uplifting and certainly know how
to have fun.
They are also creative and
spontaneous, which means they
change their interests in a heartbeat. As they go from one toy or
project to another, sometimes
within a few minutes, keeping
everything organized becomes a
challenge.
The trick is to teach children
some organizing skills without
interfering with all that great
energy.
Children are natural helpers.
Even very young children love
to emulate their parents and
find joy in feeling valued for
helping out.
When you’re dusting, hand them their own dust rag.
Give them a broom and let them help sweep the floor.
Even a 3-year-old can do many small jobs that will
help keep their room and your home clean.
On the shelf
To encourage children to keep their space clean, give
them a place to put their things. Set up some shelves
in your child’s room, making sure the shelves are low
enough for the child to reach.
Shelves work great because kids can see at a glance
what they want to play with. When they are done playing, before nap time, or at the end of the day, the can put
their toys back on the shelves.
Hooks and hammocks
Other items can be kept off the floor with hooks and
a small hammock. Hooks can be used to hang up coats,
backpacks, robes and accessories. Kids enjoy using
hooks, as they are used to them at school.
A stuffed animal hammock works great in the corner of
a room. It’s easy for kids to store
their stuffed animals here.
Toys can also be organized in
clear plastic bins or containers
that allow children to see what
is in the box. Small toy pieces
can be put in used plastic food
containers or Tupperware.
Collections
Children love collecting small
things, such as shells, marbles
and stickers. Cigar boxes are
great for this, and children can
decorate the outside with felt,
paper or stickers.
A collection of the child’s artwork can be stored in a threering binder. Purchase plastic
sleeves and slip the pictures
into them.
At the end of the year, go
through the book and let your
child help decide which ones
to keep.
Artwork can also be stored in a scrapbook. It’s also a
great place for each child to keep school pictures, report
cards, notes and mementoes.
Write the child’s name on the scrapbook in big letters
to help the child look forward to contributing to the
book. You can also include pictures of special projects.
Sharing and caring
Children learn the importance of giving when they donate toys they no longer use. Have them go through their
toys and decide which ones to give away. Then take
them with you to donate to the charity of your choice.
This will teach your children the value of sharing and
help them see that another child will enjoy the toy they
once loved.
Keeping their space clean will also teach them a valuable lesson. It will instill in them a sense of pride in their
abilities and accomplishments, helping them on their
journey to becoming responsible young adults.
Sandra Peterson is a professional clutter consultant and organizer from Sherwood who teaches classes on organizing.
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Mind
Tech Talk
Use your
smartphone
as a pocket
travel guide
Let’s face it: We’ve all been
Aloqa and
Urban Spoon
lost, whether while looking for a store in your own
For
the
BY TAMMY HOMAN
neighborhood or visiting a
times when
new city.
you have nowhere to go and plenty of time to get there, there
For the explorers and directionally-challenged
are a number of applications that can help you
among us, it may be time to add your smartexplore. Aloqa notifies you of interesting places,
phone to the list of things you never leave home
events, music and movies near you based on
without. Beyond making calls and sending texts,
your preferences.
your smartphone can serve as a GPS, business
directory and all-in-one travel guide.
Urban Spoon helps you choose
where to eat based on location,
Google Maps
price or cuisine. Set your preferNo matter which smartphone you
ences, press “shake” and the aphave, Google Maps for mobile replaces
plication will pick a restaurant
the need to carry a paper map or print
that meets your craving. The app
out directions.
will provide a phone number, map and reviews.
The mobile site provides searchable
Travel apps
maps, driving directions and business
When it comes to traveling, everyone has their
listings with addresses and phone
own interests. Luckily, the app stores for Annumbers. The Google Map application
droid, Windows Mobile and Blackberry each
for Android devices enhances the experience by
feature a travel application section.
providing turn-by-turn directions and eliminating the need for a separate GPS unit.
Before starting on your next cross-country vacation or Saturday afternoon road trip, take some
The app can also find your location, in case
time to browse the travel apps and find one that
you’re not quite sure where you are.
meets your needs.
Poynt
With a smartphone as your guide, you can exWhen you’re on the go, getting
plore and get where you need to be without getto your destination is usually
ting lost again.
only half the battle. Finding gas
Tammy Homan is the media relations/communications
stations, restaurants, shops and
coordinator for Nsight/Cellcom in Green Bay.
things to do is another story.
Google Maps provides business listings, but
apps like Poynt go above and beyond to help you
find exactly what you’re looking for. Poynt helps
you find local businesses and provides an option
to call or get directions right from the listing.
The app lets you search for restaurants by
name, cuisine or to proximity to your location.
You can see reviews, hours and prices without
going to a separate page.
It is also possible to search movie listings, look
for gas stations, check gas prices and peruse local events by category, venue or performer. The
application is available for free across all popular smartphone platforms.
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Recipes
Half the Fat
Caramel Apple
Cookies
From Chef Jenn Malvitz, Fox Valley Technical College
Joe Bruno and Mark Heinrich, two of my
students, helped develop this recipe and
worked diligently to decrease the fat. They
replaced the shortening from the original
recipe with our applesauce and prune mixture.
6 ounces butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons butter flavor
1 teaspoon maple extract
1¾ cups sugar
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup applesauce
4 prunes
5 egg whites
2 egg yolks
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tsp salt
4 cups quick oats
3 cups butterscotch or caramel chips
2 cups walnut pieces
2 cups dried apples (chopped)
Cream the butter, vanilla, butter flavor, maple extract and sugars until
light and fluffy.
In a food processor, combine the applesauce and prunes and process
until smooth and blended.
Add applesauce-prune mixture and egg whites and yolks. Beat again
until fluffy. Scrape the bowl.
Mix together the dry ingredients. Gradually add flour/oat mixture,
beating only until well combined. Scrape the bowl, especially the bottom.
Blend together butterscotch chips, walnut pieces and chopped dried
apples. Add to dough.
Scoop onto parchment-lined sheet pans in rows of 4 by 6, leaving at least
2 inches between each cookie.
Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pans half way
through.
Get the fat out
by Chef Jenn Malvitz
Just about any baked item can be altered to decrease the fat. There are a
few ways to do this.
First, we must understand the functions of certain fat-based ingredients
such as butter, shortening and eggs.
Removing all the butter and shortening is not a wise move for a sellable
product. Butter provides both tenderizers and flavor while shortening is
only a tenderizer. So it’s better to replace the shortening for less fat.
Likewise, egg whites provide structure and moisteners with no fat, while
the yolks contain fat and a little moisture. Thus, it’s better to decrease the
yolks.
Pureed fruits are a great way to replace the fat in baked products. My
favorite is 1 cup of applesauce and ½ cup of prunes, pureed together. This
can be substituted cup for cup or ounce for ounce for the fats in the recipe.
Once made, the applesauce-prune will keep for weeks in the cooler.
When using a fruit puree in a recipe, remember to add it after the butter
and sugars have been creamed together.
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Black Bean Dip
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2 cans (16 oz) refried black beans
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons finely diced pickled
jalapeno peppers (optional if you
want it spicy)
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon of warm water
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 package of taco seasoning
2 to 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 to 2 cups shredded Mexican
blend cheese
1 cup seeded, diced tomato
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno
peppers (optional)
1/4 cup sliced black olives
A few tablespoons chopped scallions
Tortilla chips
Directions:
In a bowl mix together beans, cumin,
lime juice, water and diced peppers.
If mixture is too thick you can a
little water. Spread black beans on
the bottom of pretty plate or clear
dish. In another bowl, mix together
sour cream and taco seasoning.
Spread sour cream mixture on top of
beans. Cover loosely and refrigerate
until ready to serve. Right before
serving, layer on, in this order,
lettuce, shredded cheese, tomatoes,
peppers, olives and scallions. Serve
right away with tortilla chips.
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Cindy
Stilp
You’ve championed the
public relations around the
wind turbines and solar
energy at SCA. Where does
your interest in environmental issues stem from?
I grew up around the
very beautiful woods,
lakes and rivers of northeast Wisconsin. That is
still one of my favorite
places to spend time.
My appreciation for nature started during my
childhood. It instilled a lifelong respect and
consciousness for being environmentally responsible. That personal connection continues with my family and me.
I am very fortunate to have that same connection in my professional life as well. When
SCA decided to invest in alternative energy
sources for our Service Excellence Center in
Menasha, I was proud to oversee the communication of this exciting news.
Last year SCA installed four new wind turbines. These turbines produce 100 to 125
megawatt-hours of energy per year, enough
to power 10 homes. Wind turbines and solar panels are expected to deliver two to 2½
months of our facility’s electricity each year.
Which project at SCA has been your favorite?
In 2007, I led SCA’s launch of the Tork
brand here in North America. We called the
change the “Tork Revolution.”
As a company, we evaluated our entire
product portfolio, which incorporated hunWWW.MYWOMENMAGAZINE.COM
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dreds of existing products and four brands
that were being rolled up under the Tork
brand name.
One of the ways we introduced it was
through a series of humorous and insightful
videos that demonstrated that Tork would
save money, reduce customer concerns and
improve a business’s image. The videos and complementary tools were
well received and were even mentioned in
Advertising Age because of their unique approach.
Best of all, the entire launch was rolled out
without a single customer complaint.
At first, this project seemed daunting. It
was a new challenge for me and I understood the magnitude. I really challenged myself and learned so much along the way.
How would you rate northeast Wisconsin on its
environmental focus?
Northeast Wisconsin is very sustainable in
comparison to other regions in the country.
As a lifelong Wisconsinite, it makes me
proud to see others, our communities and
businesses striving to do more to decrease
our region’s impact on the environment.
How do you “go green” on a personal level? I do
my best to be mindful of the small choices I
make each day.
This means using reusable water bottles
rather than disposable ones, trying to reduce
the number of documents I print out and
conducting more meetings via conference
call rather than traveling.
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Women
whoinspire
Dr. Deidre Flanagan
General surgeon
Affinity Medical Group
Appleton
Why did you choose
this line of work? I have wanted to
be a physician for as long as I can
remember. As a surgeon, there is
great satisfaction in being the fix-it
person.
When did you know you were
making a difference? So often,
women come to me in a panic over a
new diagnosis of breast cancer. Most
of the time, I can reassure them that
we will work together to give them
Supporting
the care that will let them grow old
with their husbands and see their
grandchildren. By the time they leave the office, I
can see the devastation start to be replaced by hope and determination.
That’s when I know I can make a
difference in that woman's life!
Marilyn Wilson
Registered nurse;
certified breast patient
navigator, imaging and
cancer
St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center, St. Mary’s Site, Green Bay
Photo by Kristi Kemp, Beau d’Art Photography, Kimberly.
Photo location: Encircle Health, Appleton.
Why did you choose this line of
work? I believe that this job found
me rather than the other way
around.
After a 35-year nursing career in
obstetrics, our clinic was closed and
I was presented with the opportunity to accept a position in the cancer center at St. Vincent Hospital. I
knew I loved working with people
and felt that I could make a difference in the lives of patients touched
by cancer.
This has been the most rewarding
experience I have had in my life and
I cherish all the friends I have made.
Those with Breast Cancer
making a difference? I know that I
am making a difference by lightening the burden of a cancer diagnosis.
I am there to provide hope, emotional support and a listening ear
as patients walk this journey. I can
direct patients to resources that can
assist them.
Back row, from left: Dr. Deidre Flanagan,
Marilyn Wilson, Dr. Carrie Ann Thoms,
Jodi Huebner, Kathy Jarek, Jennifer
Kloostra, Dr. Elina Pfaffenbach and
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Every time I get a thank you or a
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I know that I have helped in some
small way.
Dr. Carrie Ann Thoms
Breast surgeon
Prevea Health
Green Bay
Why did you choose
this line of work? When I finished
general surgery residency in the
1988, women surgeons were an
extremely rare commodity. Many
of my patients were women with
breast concerns. I found it a privi-
lege to care for breast cancer patients and in an effort to offer the
best care that I could provide for
my patients, I acquired familiarity
and skills in the latest techniques of
breast surgery.
Several years ago because my office practice consisted of almost
entirely breast patients, I decided to
devote all of my attention to breast
surgery.
I knew I was making a difference
when patients returned for their
yearly post-op checks and were
cancer free. It has been a privilege to
have nurses and physicians choose
Womenwhoinspire
me as their surgeon and send their
loved ones to me for their breast
concerns.
It has also been very gratifying to
be able to serve on state advisory
panels, national breast cancer advocacy groups and with the American
Society of Breast Surgeons.
Jodi Huebner
Cancer support
counselor
ThedaCare
Appleton
work? My choice to work with cancer patients and their families is a
blend of my personal and professional experience.
I have been blessed to learn and
experience what families who have
been affected by cancer go through.
All families have strengths as well
as areas that need improvement.
Stress magnifies both and I chose
this line of work to help families
learn how to go through this part of
their journey in the healthiest way
possible.
making a difference? The work I do
is truly humbling. I stand in awe of
cancer survivors and family survivors every day.
I know I am making a difference
for patients when I stand with the
women in our Breast Cancer-Vive!
groups by providing a therapeutic
and safe atmosphere where they are
able to open up in ways they may
not be able to with their other sup-
ports.
Cancer patients need to be supported in many different ways. We
offer group support, individual
therapy and therapy for families as
well.
It is also important to work as a
part of the patient's team. The work
I do fills a niche in making sure we
are assessing all needs and treating
the whole patient.
helping with my first breast needle
localization procedure.
This patient did end up being diagnosed with breast cancer, which
was caught early due to yearly
mammograms. She is doing great 12
years later!
Every year she reminds me how
grateful she is that I helped her feel
relaxed during a very stressful and
scary time.
Kathy Jarek
Registered nurse; breast
health educator
St. Mary’s Hospital
Green Bay
work? I love patient teaching!
making a difference? When I am
helping patients navigate the health
care system after they’ve had an abnormal mammogram or breast ultrasound.
Dr. Elina Pfaffenbach
OB/GYN Physician
Women’s Health
Specialists, S.C.
Appleton
work? I am not a breast surgeon, but
I often make the diagnosis of breast
cancer. When I have a patient who
is diagnosed with cancer, my job is
to follow through and make sure she
knows where to go next.
Women can be scared, and they
look to me for reassurance and emotional support because we have already built a trusting relationship.
Sometimes I’m just the compassionate ear. I become a friend with
medical knowledge who can guide
her through the process.
As an OB/GYN physician, I really like the variety of taking care of
patients young and old, from well
women checks and obstetrics to surgery or through menopause. I follow
a patient through her life changes
and form a bond and a relationship
with her.
If I have a suspicion that a patient
Jennifer Kloostra
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coordinator
Agnesian HealthCare –
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I connect her to the right people to take care of all of
her needs. I want to be with the patient throughout the
journey so she is not lost and wondering what to do next.
When did you know you were making a difference? I
saw that my patients needed more than a skilled breast
surgeon; they needed to have a guide for all the steps
they would go through with breast cancer.
When I have built a trusting relationship with a patient,
she feels more comfortable with what is happening to her.
I had a patient I’d known for 10 years give me a hug and
say “thank you for being there for me.” That was the moment I knew I had made a difference in her life.
Fleurette Wrasse
Registered nurse; breast care coordinator
Aurora Medical Center
Oshkosh
Why did you choose this line of work? I
am a breast cancer survivor. I am also a nurse. When I
was told that I had breast cancer I was astounded at how
much I didn't know or understand, at how many questions I had, and at the emotional roller coaster I was on
and couldn't seem to get off!
Two years later, when I had the opportunity to develop
this role at Aurora, I knew I could help women, newly
diagnosed with breast cancer, to navigate those turbulent
times.
knew I was making a difference immediately.
I can see it in my patients’ eyes when they realize that
I have been there and done that. It’s comforting to talk
with someone who understands your feelings and your
fears.
Jean Kuepper
Owner
All About You
Appleton
Why did you choose this line of work? I
choose this line of work for many reasons. At the time
of my breast cancer diagnosis, 15 years ago, there were a
few shops in the Appleton area that offered mastectomy
products for women.
As time went on, these shops all seemed to disappear,
with Lillies being the last shop in the area to close.
My insurance company sent me to a pharmacy to get
my bras and prosthesis. It was such an uncomfortable
experience. I decided at that time the women of the Fox
Cities needed a warm and welcoming place to go for
products.
I slowly started All About You in 2007, while working
at Appleton Medical Center in the nuclear medicine department. As time went on and the shop got busier, I was
able to build my inventory and decorate to where women truly have choices and a place to feel comfortable in.
That has been my goal since opening All About You.
know I am making a difference when my clients tell me
how thankful they are that I am here.
I think that the fact that I truly know what they are going through makes that difference in my business.
Tara Bottchen
Lead mammography technologist/patient
care coordinator
ThedaCare Encircle Health, Appleton
Why did you choose this line of work? I am
a very caring and compassionate person and wanted to
be in a career that allows me to treat every patient like
my own family and help them through what can be a
time of very high anxiety.
had just finished an exam and as I was walking a patient
out, she stopped me and gave me a big hug and said,
“Thank you!”
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Wisconsin, Inc.
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work? I am a breast cancer survivor
who had wonderful care and wanted to give back to my community.
One way to give back was to help
other women with breast cancer by
giving them practical guidance and
essential supplies. The Necessities
Bag does just that.
making a difference? When I first
started my business I gave all of the
Necessities Bags out myself. I recall
one woman who was very upset
with her diagnosis of breast cancer.
I started to go through the supplies
in the bag, but I could tell that she
was not listening so I set it aside.
I started to ask her questions and
she was just so ridden with anxiety
that she could not answer and spent
most of her time crying.
I then resorted to stating what I
felt when I was at that point, and
her body language showed me to
continue.
I explained that I was not aware
that I would not be able to lift my
arm up very far after surgery and
that is why we include a men's Tshirt in the bag. She asked to see it
and then I pulled all of the items
out.
She started to ask more questions
about how items in the bag helped
me and I ended up going through
everything.
When I got to the homemade pillows, her eyes lit up. She immediately said, “I am a quilter and I have
a lot of fabric. Can I make pillows
for your bags?” She started to tell me
the types of material patterns she
had at home and how pretty they
would be as pillows in the Necessities Bags.
We ended up talking for almost
two hours and she realized that she
now had a purpose in life. She told
me that her purpose in life was to
get better so she could help others.
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It was at that point that I knew I was
making a difference.
My job is not just to supply Necessities Bags to women about to
undergo a mastectomy for breast
cancer, but to also inspire others to
do the same. Most of my volunteers
are past recipients of the Necessities
Bag.
Kay Groeschl
Registered nurse;
Agnesian breast care
coordinator
Agnesian Healthcare
Fond du Lac
work? I have been in nursing since
1975. As a young person I felt that
nursing was more a vocation than a
job, therefore I chose nursing for my
profession.
I love working with people, including our patients and associates.
I worked in surgical nursing and
medical imaging for years and then
in 2007 became one of the breast
care coordinators at Agnesian, sharing the position with Lisa Michels.
making a difference? I have felt that
every day since I started in nursing I have had the opportunity to
touch peoples’ lives when they are
in need – physically, mentally and
spiritually.
When our breast cancer patients
are going through the diagnostic
workup and hear the diagnosis,
they appreciate that someone is
there with explanations and support in their journey of procedures,
appointments and emotional struggles.
Connie Worzala
Registered nurse;
patient navigator
St. Vincent Hospital
Regional Cancer Center
Green Bay
work? Most of my nursing career
has been in oncology work. When I
returned to nursing after being away
nine years with my children, I had
an opportunity to work evenings on
a mixed medical, renal, oncology
floor at St. Vincent Hospital. I felt I
was meant to be there working with
patients from the spectrum of recent
diagnosis and treatment to end of
life care.
More than 12 years later my
daughter suggested it was time to
find something on the day shift
since she would be leaving for college and she did not want her dad to
be alone in the evenings.
I applied for a day position in
clinical research but did not get it.
However, the director of the cancer
center called and offered me my
present position as a patient navigator.
I feel my job is a gift from God. It
allows me to work with many different people with many different
cancers at a variety of stages.
I love my job, the people I work
with and the patients and families I
care for. No one day is like the other!
Ruth Rodda
Woman’s health specialist
A Woman’s Place, St.
Mary’s Hospital Medical
Center and St. Vincent
Hospital, Green Bay
work? I was fortunate to work with
women and infants early in my
nursing career, originally as a neonatal intensive care nurse.
I developed a passion for empowering women to take responsibility
for their own body and their own
health.
making a difference? Recently I
had an encounter with a woman
here at A Woman’s Place that really
changed me.
This woman was familiar with our
loan closet and staff. The loan closet
supplies wigs, hats, breast prostheses and bras for women who may
not be able to afford the items while
going through cancer treatments.
It was at the end of the day, right
at closing time. In a very soft-spoken
voice the woman asked if she could look for a new bra.
She said she had just come from her doctor’s appointment and finally had the energy to make it up here.
I clumsily helped her as best I could to sort through
different sizes and styles. (Usually our front desk staff
members help women with the loan closet, but they had
gone for the day.)
Nothing really seemed to work for her. However, as we
“shopped” and laughed and cried, she mentioned that
she had just been told that her cancer, which had been
in remission, had returned.
She went on to say that the doctor informed her that
there were no more treatment options that could be offered to her. Finally, the women and I walked to the elevator together.
She was not successful in finding the right bra. Before
getting on the elevator, she stepped back, looked me in
the eyes, and meekly said, “Thank you so much, I just
knew I needed to come here today.”
She then gave me a big hug. At that moment I realized,
it’s not about the wigs, or the hats or the bras, but much
more.
The staff at A Woman’s Place offer so much more. God
puts us each on the earth for a reason, and I pray each of
us finds our purpose.
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Lauren Klemm
Patient navigator
American Cancer Society
Appleton
Why did you choose this line of work? I wanted to
combine my educational background in social work
with the medical field, particularly oncology, because I
have a family history of cancer and I know the effects it
can have on families.
When did you know you were making a difference?
I met a patient shortly after she moved to the United
States from a European country. She had support from
her church but was concerned about how all of her
needs would be met and how to find the right support
and resources for her and her children.
I connected her to local resources and was able to help
assure that all her needs and the needs of her family had
been addressed.
Now each time I see her, whether in the clinic or in
the community, we exchange hugs and she lets me know
how she and her children are doing.
After working with her for over a year, I know she has
come to trust me and the American Cancer Society, and
she values the services we can offer.
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A woman with an apple shape is
larger in the shoulders and chest,
with smaller hips and legs. Staying away from strapless gowns may
be a good idea with this figure, as
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they can emphasize
broad
shoulders
and be difficult to
wear with a fuller
bust.
Vander Zanden
suggests trying a
one-shoulder gown
accented with flowers. This style can
break up the look
of a wide shoulder
and provide support for a fuller
bust.
A strapless gown
can be worn by
a woman with a
larger bust if the sweetheart neckline is not too deep, notes Theresa
DeMerit, owner of the Bridal Event,
Appleton.
“Make sure the fullness of the
gown over the bustline is enough
and it doesn’t cut too low,” she says.
A woman with a generous waistline can also benefit from a dress
with a ruched waist, which bunches the material in an eye-catching
manner.
“It’s almost a visual distraction,”
DeMerit says. “It pulls the eye to a
point at the side of the body. It’s nice
for someone who wants to make
their waist look smaller.”
photos courtesy Lu Ann Vander Zanden, Bridal Elegance, Kaukauna
by Brooke Vanden Branden
Ruching is an eye-catching way to
enhance the waistline.
Hourglass
A woman with an hourglass shape
has curvy hips and bust and a slim
waist.
“On a curvy figure, a dress with a
fuller bottom is usually more flattering than something that fits tight
around the hips,” Vander Zanden
says. “To keep a nice shape, a beaded belt may be used to accentuate a
thin waist.”
A woman with an hourglass shape
has many options, DeMerit notes.
“Almost anything looks good,”
she says. “Mermaid dresses are gorgeous on women with curvy figures.”
Straight
A woman with few curves can
benefit from styles that emphasize
full skirts.
Ball gowns, such as those in the
Disney collection by Alfred Angelo,
offer a fitted top and a flowing skirt
with layers of material such as tulle
on the bottom.
“A lot of the ball gowns have a
wide belt and they really accentuate
a small waist,” DeMerit notes.
Vander Zanden likes to put brides
with this body shape into gowns
with a fit and flare style. These
dresses are fitted throughout the
body and flare toward the knee.
Short
A woman who is short in stature
should remember that vertical lines
in the gown will elongate the body
and extensive detailing on the bottom will take away the illusion of
height.
“With some of the
newer styles, such as
the mermaid style and
the more fitted gowns,
you’ll want to stay away
from a lot of detailing
on the bottom if you’re
shorter,” DeMerit says.
“You want to keep the
bottom more simple.”
If a shorter bride
wants a mermaid style
dress, it might be best
to modify it, DeMerit
adds.
“You may want to
look at a modified mermaid without such a
long waist,” she says.
The right fit
Even if your favorite
style isn’t supposed to
match your body type,
a bride can still have
the gown of her dreams.
The right details and accents can make the difference.
“We see every figure in every type
of gown,” says DeMerit says. “You
can find the style you’re looking for
in something that will complement
your shape.”
No matter what your body shape,
the first step is to start trying dresses
on to see what looks good on you.
“Try on a number of different
styles,” DeMerit suggests. “You really cannot tell until you start trying
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inding a dress style that will complement the varied body shapes of their bridesmaids is another
challenge brides face. That’s when layers and ruching can come to the rescue.
“A lot of the bridesmaids dresses we are seeing this
year are cut shorter, above the knee,” says Lu Ann Vander
Zanden of Bridal Elegance, Kaukauna. “This is not always
a good look on everyone. Dresses with layering or ruching are a good idea because they are flattering on most
body shapes. Something with an empire waist is another good option because it will float away from the body.”
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SPECIAL SECTION:
Bridal
by Darren Hindman
O
ne of the major decisions a couple makes
when planning a wedding is where to hold
the ceremony and reception. A number of locations in Northeast Wisconsin provide memorable
settings, including:
White Oak Chapel
Forest Junction
The wooded setting of the White Oak Chapel,
W2230 Highway 10, Forest Junction, presents couples with a choice.
They can get married under a canopy of trees or in
the chapel with a view of the forest, and the decision
can be a tough one.
“What makes the decision so difficult is that the
side walls of the chapel open up to make for a spectacular view of the wooded camp perimeter,” says
Judy Keller, president of the board of directors for
Camp Forest. “They can be opened all the way or
just on an angle.
“I had a couple last July that had their wedding here
and before they even came out they said they wanted
the ceremony outside,” she adds. “They came out
and saw the chapel and the spectacular view from
inside and then wanted the wedding inside.”
The chapel, open May through October, is the centerpiece of Camp Forest, a Christian church camp 20
miles southeast of Appleton. The camp also has cabins, a dining hall, kitchen facilities and an outdoor
pavilion reception area.
The chapel seats 400 and offers a rustic, quiet setting. Keller often knows by the way couples look at
the White Oak Chapel that it’s right place for them.
“It just clicks with people,” Keller said. “Usually I
can tell when people come out to see the place, the
look on their face just says, ‘Wow, this is where I
want to get married.’”
White Oak Chapel can accomodate
up to 400 guests.
Charming location
Couples have options when selecting a beautiful setting
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The Outeredge Stage
Appleton
You may not expect to find a wedding chapel featuring
Old World architecture and state-of-the-art technology,
in downtown Appleton, but that’s what’s offered at the
Outeredge Stage, 303 N. Oneida St.
This 90-year-old structure features Greek Revival architecture, 25-foot stained glass windows, 30-foot ceilings and a balcony. It also features a stage surrounded
by crushed velvet
drapes.
Meyer
Melodie Speakers enhance the
sound system and
a High End lighting system from
Barco
provides
virtually limitless
lighting possibilities.
Wedding packages are customized, notes owner Lyssa King, and the building’s technology allows couples to enhance the setting on a budget.
“We are very service oriented because of our technology,” King says. “We can put images right over the stained
glass or we have a theater backdrop to portray images on.
“We have a lot of winter weddings and can put trees
on the back wall with ice cycles dripping off them. They
can really use the lighting to their benefit.”
The Outeredge Stage, which seats 300, is open yearround for weddings as well as receptions. Another option is to have the ceremony at the Outeredge Stage and
a reception in a nearby downtown location.
“A lot of people hold their ceremony here because
the building just screams tradition and at the same time
they get use of the technology that makes them feel like
they’re in a unique and hip
environment,” King says.
us that loved ones from as far away as Australia and
Alaska were watching their ceremony. They say it makes
them feel like they’re really there.”
The chapel
at
W8832
Highway
96, Medina,
got its start
in 1875 as
a Methodist
church. The
Goffards
bought the
building in
1994 and refurbished the structure.
The chapel is open year-round for weddings and receptions and features a gazebo in the garden for ceremonies or pictures. Other amenities include seating for 100,
original wood floors, turn-of-the-century pews and an
extensive music library.
The music is played on a Bose sound system that enhances the chapel’s acoustics, and the chapel also features a Story & Clark baby grand piano.
Precious Memory Chapel
Kaukauna
Weddings are supposed to be a splendid celebration
of a couple’s love for one another, and Mona Weaver
cringed when she saw poor weather take away from the
beauty of that special day.
Weaver, owner of Mona J’s Precious Memories, vowed
to help couples have a cost effective and beautiful wedding to begin their lives together.
“I’ve seen weddings held outside in the rain,” Weaver
says. “The bride was soaking wet and freezing and the
wedding cake as well as all the other food was ruined. I
thought that’s no way to start a precious memory. That’s
Medina Wedding Chapel
Medina Wedding Chapel
Medina
If you have loved ones
who cannot attend your
wedding, the Medina Wedding Chapel may be the
place for you. The chapel
streams all its wedding ceremonies live on its website.
“It’s a very popular feature,” says owner Dennis
Goffard. “Family members
can watch a wedding live
online from wherever they
are. We’ve had couples tell
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Precious Memory Chapel
where the name Mona J’s Precious
Memories came from.”
Mona J’s Precious Memories, 1913
Crooks Ave., Kaukauna, can be a
one-stop-shop for couples.
“Guests can order their cake here,
I can do the floral arrangements,
and most importantly they can get
married and have their reception
here,” Weaver says.
Featuring seating for 200 guests,
100 on the lower level and an ad-
ditional 100 in the balcony area,
Mona J’s offers an elegant, photofriendly setting with decorations
that highlight the wedding colors.
The garden, just outside the main
chapel, provides a photo setting
with a majestic gazebo, a pond with
a bridge and an arched walkway.
Couples can also have their ceremony in the garden.
Free wedding planning and consultation are also available, and
Weaver notes that primary focus of
Mona J’s is to offer couples wedding
packages that are customized for
them.
“Going into debt is really no way
to start a marriage,” Weaver says. “I
wanted to provide a beautiful yet
cost-effective alternative.” w
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What's for
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Brides have plenty
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by Deniz Cakmak
Brides are always looking for fresh ideas to incorporate into their wedding, and the wedding cake is
no exception.
“Couples are looking for fun, unique cakes that
reflect their personality,” says Tamara Mugerauer
of Tamara’s the Cake Guru, Oshkosh. “Most of all,
couples want a cake that is a great dessert as well as
the centerpiece of the reception.”
Flavor and taste
From fruit flavors to creative combinations, couples have plenty of delicious choices when deciding
what their wedding cake will taste like.
“My most popular flavors are raspberry swirl filled
with raspberry, red velvet with cream cheese, and
confetti and chocolate chip filled with chocolate
silk,” Mugerauer says.
“Our top seller is chocolate raspberry swirl with
chocolate mousse or almond strawberry swirl with
a cream cheese filling,” notes Jenny Simon of Simple Simon Bakery, Appleton. “But we still get a fair
amount of requests for our red velvet and carrot cake
as well.”
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Traditional flavors also have a strong hold on the
market, as white and marble cake continue to make
appearances.
“We’ve been doing a lot of almond and carrot cake,
which have been popular for a long time,” says Debra Reis of Manderfield’s Home Bakery in Appleton
and Menasha. “People still order the normal white
cake or marble cake because that’s something a lot of
people would like. A lot of couples choose a flavor
depending on what they think the people they invited to the wedding would like.”
Styles and Trends
The style of the cake often goes hand in hand with
the wedding’s theme and colors, and can even highlight the details of the bride’s gown.
“When I meet with couples we have so much fun
designing their cakes, working off anything from the
gown to the invite,” Mugeraurer says. “Brides will
bring me a photo of their gown as a starting point
and we decide from there. This year I am doing a
lot with sugar flowers that mimic the fun whimsical
fabric flowers that are showing up on the runways.”
Cakes can have a clean design with patterned tiers or
something decidedly non-traditional. Simple Simon’s
has fielded requests for themed cakes as well as showstoppers, such as a haunted house cake for a Halloween
wedding or a Miller Park cake for Milwaukee Brewer
fans.
“Not everything is just traditional white cake with lacy
scrolls,” Simon points out.
Sweet alternatives
photos courtesy Tamara's the Cake Guru, Oshkosh
Television shows such as “Cake Boss” and “Cupcake
Wars” have some couples veering away from the traditional cake and using cupcakes or small cakes as centerpieces for each table.
“The trend is to go with a small cake, then to compliment it with either sheet cakes or side cakes,” Reis notes,
adding that square cakes are becoming more popular
than round ones.
When couples use centerpiece cakes for each table,
they can decorate them with different colors and designs, Mugerauer notes.
“On each table a small cake serves double duty as décor and dessert,” she explains. “Some couples will even
greet their guests by cutting the first slice of each cake at
each table.”
The cake can become a decorative focal point, taking
the place of a floral centerpiece.
“We have cake platters of different patterns and sizes
that we have used for such an occasion,” Simon notes.
“Other options becoming wildly popular are cupcake
weddings, individual cakes, pie or torte table centerpieces, assorted dessert and candy buffets and petits fours.”
Other couples use cupcake towers as a showpiece dessert.
“Due to the popularity of ‘Cupcake Wars’ couples realize the great flavor combos these small desserts can
provide,” Mugerauer says. “My couples choose a large
variety of gourmet filled cupcakes, each decorated with
anything from edible fall leaves to white chocolate seashells to tiny bows, candy pearls, polka dots, scrolls or
monograms.” w
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People and events from Green Bay to Fond du Lac
Women's Fund Luncheon
The Eleventh Annual Appleton Women’s
Fund Luncheon was held on Sept. 8 at
the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel.
The Cup O Joy benefit
concert was held at the
Meyer Theater in Green
Bay on September 10. Bebo N
orman,
Jan Oet
tinger,
K im M a
r tin and
G a b e.
Black Tie and Blue Jean
Extravaganza for The Bellin
Erin Davisson and Diane Roundy
Gayle Kagen and Irene Strohbeen
Caryn Juidici and Sherry Coley
Julie Heimerman, Janet Planet and Nancy Jorstad
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Health Foundation was held on
Sept.10 at The Weidner Center for the
Performing Arts.
Oshkosh Business After Hours
was held at Fratello's on Sept. 7.
Edie Krueger and Jody Wilmet
Amy Blaskowski, Rachel Johnson and
Wendy Lloyd
Terri and Denis Dougherty
Mindie Boynton and Dana Racine
Cathy Smith, Carrie Clements, and
Dawn Johanknecht
Lindsay Stellmacher, Shane and Amanda
Anderson
Algoma Club Ribbon Cutting
Power of the Purse
took place on Sept. 22 at the Algoma
Club in Oshkosh.
Jess & Nilda Madachor, Lily Ayhon and
Rebecca Boyle
The Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay held their 7th annual Power of the Purse
Luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Green Bay on Sept. 28.
Karen Smits and Sherri Valitchka
Jeanne Stangel and Barbara Vo-Koldos
Dawn Collins and Caryn Juidici
Gifty Berko, Nicole Jennings and Rupa Tak
Rene Van Den Elzen and Amy Gutzman
Cami Rapson, Judy Sweet and Jeanne Wolf
Dorie Huss, Erfe Zaragoza and
Maria Fe Espantaleon
Pepe & Mila Ambas, Jesse Koonce and
Patty & Marlo Ambas
Women
in theNews
Lisha M.
Vanevenhoven
has joined
Naturally Healthy
Concepts, Menasha, as operations
manager. She reports to owner and certified nutritionist Theresa
Groskopp and supervises a team of 15.
The following women are celebrating anniversaries with Coldwell
Banker The Real Estate Group: Judy Owen, Neenah, 22 years; Marge
Stammer, Appleton, 16 years; Jill Reinhard, Green Bay, 13 years;
Marlyce Kaiser, Green Bay, 13 years.
Cassie Wenzel, internal communications specialist with Integrys
Energy Group in Green Bay, has successfully completed the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling her to use the
APR professional designation. The announcement was made by the
Universal Accreditation Board (UAB), a consortium of nine professional communication organizations that directs this competency
certification program.
Hanson Benefits, an independent healthcare insurance agency
owned by Chris Hanson, and Remmel & Associates, a life and estate
planning agency owned by Darrell Remmel, have teamed up to create a shared office environment. Their new facility is at 5601 Grand
Market Drive, Appleton.
The following women were among those named Great Women of
the Race for the Fox Cities Marathon, which was held on Sept. 18: Alisha Damrow, Menasha; Michelle Miller, Appleton; Karen Onderko,
Neenah; Christine Schwartz, Little Chute; Malorie Rivet, Neenah;
Stephanie Pereira da Silva, Oshkosh; Emily Bowles, Appleton;
Kathy Vendola, Appleton.
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Women's Voices
Handling with care
COMPLICATED MOVES BEHIND THE
SCENES BRING EXHIBIT TO LIFE
BY JAN MIRENDA SMITH
L
ike performances, exhibits in a museum must go on – no matter what
happens behind the scenes.
The audience sees a seamless, informative presentation, despite the maneuvers
needed to bring it to fruition.
I’m excited that the Bergstrom-Mahler
Museum, 165 N. Park Ave., Neenah, is
presenting All That Glitters through Feb. 19.
It will examine the simplicity of sculptural
forms that capitalize on the complex refractive qualities of light to create a seductive
allure and glimmer so natural to glass.
Bringing these beautiful objects together
has not been without its challenges, however. Exhibits like this are not easy to construct or fund; they do not come packaged
as a rental.
About a year ago, I began assembling the
artists for this show from across the country.
We discussed the concept and I asked if
they could consider sending about six works
each for exhibition. At the time it seemed a
reasonable request.
As the year progressed, the economy
took its toll on the artists. Some were not
producing enough work to spread to exhibition commitments, let alone tie work up in a
museum for months.
There were health issues, studio shutdowns and layoffs, as well as packing and
shipping challenges. I soon realized there
was no exhibition to be had without a
scramble.
The hunt evolved to a tremendous collaborative effort on the part of the artists,
the collecting community, galleries and the
museum.
Artist Sidney Hutter had a shoulder injury,
so packing anything from his studio was out
of the question. We found his works through
collectors and Habatat Gallery, Michigan,
and he found a contribution from an exhibition angel to assist with the expense of
shipping.
Kreg Kallenberger was also injured, but
sent two incredible pieces from his studio
and one from a private collection in Chicago.
Christopher Ries could manage three
pieces from his studio. However, selecting
the right three as he prepared for a show in
Amsterdam was difficult.
After some deliberation, three stunning
pieces were shipped as promised, in spite
of a studio flood as a result of the hurricane
that caused rivers to overflow.
A work by Michael Taylor was generously
supplied by a collector from Maryland, and
David Huchthausen has kept in close contact, even after his studio manager passed
away and he had a sewer pipe break in the
studio that wreaked havoc on inventory and
computer systems.
Just as I began to wonder if this was truly
out of our hands, Toland Sand made six new
works expressly for this exhibit and sent
them from his studio in New Hampshire. He
also promised a gift to the museum.
After a difficult journey, it has all come
together. The show will go on.
All That Glitters would not be possible
without tremendous behind-the-scenes
support. Sponsors such as the John E. Julien
Fund of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation
and the Wisconsin Arts Board deserve our
gratitude. In addition, the value of relationships with artists, collectors and galleries is
priceless.
The public sees a stunning display when
they walk into the museum, but what they
do not see is the importance of credibility
in defining the lender/museum relationship
and trust established in how the museum
handles and displays the work.
It is truly a privileged relationship to share
these valuable pieces.
Finally, this does not happen without a
small dedicated staff enduring long drives
and long days of packing, transporting,
cleaning, installing, creating educational
materials and ensuring the safety of the
works on exhibit.
In the end, our hope is to provide an
inspiring, valuable and meaningful experience. Our purpose is to fulfill an educational
mission, but also to provide the context for
a meaningful, inspirational encounter with
a work of art.
We welcome you to experience this for
yourself. In addition to All That Glitters, we
will present glass making artists at work during Arts of Fire from Oct. 6 to 9, and a glittery
celebration on Oct. 8 with Get Your Glitter
On! Enjoy the events, now that you know all
that went on to bring them to life.
Jan Mirenda Smith is the executive director
of the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum.
Desert Flower
by Christopher Ries
Share your insights Women’s Voices is a new monthly column in our
magazine, giving women the opportunity to offer cultural viewpoints, experiences and opinions that other women would find intriguing. Do you have something
to share? Send your ideas to [email protected].
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