August 2015 - Women Supporting Women

Newsletter
August 2015
Exciting News
Women Supporting Women is here to offer
mastectomy bras and prosthesis to those who have no
insurance, a high deductible, or just need more bras
than your insurance allows. Please stop by the office
and see if we have something that fits and that you
would like.
Regular Features:
Survivor Meetings ......... 2
Survivor Story ............... 3
Medical Update ………...4
Medical Update cont...... 5
Nutritional Info…..……….6
Complementary Care…..7
Sue Revelle
Executive Director
Wicomico News..............8
Worcester News……......9
We now have post surgical bras available. They can be used within
weeks after surgery before you are ready for your mastectomy bra (allow
swelling to go down) or have your expander fully inflated.
Golf Tournament Flyer..10
Donor Thanks/Joke…...11
We have a wide variety of sizes from 32AA to 58HH. Many of the larger
sizes are limited so you might want to call ahead to the Wicomico office
(410-548-7880) to make sure we have your size.
Please keep in mind that we are not professional fitters, but we are often
told we do a great job. So, throw out that old sock or batting and come by
for the “new you”.
You gain strength,
courage, and
confidence by every
experience in which you
really stop to look fear
in the face. You must do
the thing which you
think you cannot do.
~ Eleanor Roosevelt
A variety of different styles,
colors and sizes of the
mastectomy bras
WomenSupportingW omen.org
A small sampling of the
different sizes, shapes and
type of prostheses we have
Various types of post surgical
bras
8th Edition 2015
SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
Salisbury Office
1320 Belmont Avenue, Suite 402
Salisbury, 410-548-7880
6:30 pm, Thursday
August 6th
Topic/Speaker:
Open Forum
Facilitator:
Kyle Beebe
Pocomoke Community Center
1410 Market Street - Maryland Room
Pocomoke, 202-247-7526
No August Support Group
Crisfield
If you would like to talk to someone or be mentored
please call for an appointment 410-548-7880
Facilitator:
Monique Welch, RN
Ocean City Office
12216 Ocean Gtwy Unit 1500
Ocean City, 410-213-1177
No August Support Group
Christ Episcopal Church
601 Church Street
Cambridge, 410-463-0946
No August Support Group
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SURVIVOR STORY
Breast Cancer: It’s Not Just
for Women
By Khevin Barnes featured in Cancer Fighter’s Thrive 2015
When the dinosaurs disappeared, mammals began to
diversify into many forms. Today we have about 4,500
different species of mammals living in oceans, in
freshwater, below ground, in the trees and in the sky, and
they all have one thing in common: mammary glands.
Until we reach puberty, male and female human breasts
are pretty much identical. And then, in the case of
females, estrogen takes over and things change
dramatically, allowing them to produce milk.
As a man with breast cancer, I get a lot of questions. A
relatively rare diagnosis, the odds of a man being
diagnosed with breast cancer are 1,000 to one. To put
that in perspective, imagine that you have a giant box
filled with 999 white socks—single, without mates, which,
according to my wife, is just about the number I have.
Now let’s add to that box of socks one red sock.
So, you have a box with 1,000 socks; 999 are white, and
one is red. Next, mix them up; then reach in and remove
a single random sock. The odds of your choosing that one
red sock are pretty slim.
One thousand to one, in fact.
So, there I was, barefoot and bewildered, trying to figure
out what my next step might be. And suddenly it became
clear: What I needed to do was get back on my feet, put
my red-socked foot forward and talk about it.
It probably won’t surprise you to know that many
mountain ranges are named after the breast, which has
always been endowed with spiritual significance as a
symbol of fertility and well-being. Also not surprising is
that many of these mountain ranges were named by
lonely men. The Teton Range in Wyoming, for example, is
said to have been named by French Canadian trappers
who spent many long winter months alone and in the
wild.
So, my work as a breast cancer advocate—and as a
human mammal—is not actually about men or women or
breasts. It’s about cancer. It’s about us and our friends
and family, our spouses and partners, our children and
neighbors, who are undeniably affected by our disease.
Cancer, you see, is never a solo journey—even though it
may feel that way sometimes.
But mostly my mission as a breast cancer survivor and
speaker is about hope. It’s about using imagination and
creativity in our methods of coping with our cancer; it’s
about the magic of the human spirit; it’s about laughter in
the face of adversity.
Now people ask me, “How is it that some guy—a man, a
male, a dude—can make it his life’s ambition to travel
about and speak to rooms full of women about their
breasts?”
Many of us with cancer have learned to refocus our lives
to reflect what is important to us. Finding reasons to live,
to engage our passions and to renew our reverence for
life on earth is a powerful part of our journey. And it is in
sharing my own cancer adventure with others—through
storytelling, stage magic, music and writing—that I find
the inspiration to travel onward.
Not a bad job description if you ask me.
I hope to see you along the path.
Seriously, though (and I try not to remain too serious
about my cancer), the truth is we are all mammals by
virtue of the fact that we have mammary glands. The first
mammals are thought to have evolved about 190 million
years ago alongside dinosaurs.
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MEDICAL
Can Cancer Treatments Cause Cancer?
UPDATE
Reducing Risk
Though secondary cancers remain an important consideration
for survivors, perhaps the most significant message about risk
is that advances in treatment are allowing doctors to limit this
It is not a recurrence, and it is not a metastasis (the spread of threat. The emphasis, says Dr. Patel, is on treating the current
cancer from one part of the body to another). A secondary
cancer while limiting long-term side effects.
cancer, or second primary cancer, is a new cancer that
develops in a person who has had cancer before.
Dr. Patel admits, however, that safety cannot be entirely
guaranteed when it comes to the affect of cancer treatment.
“It’s a different type of cancer,” explains Kamal Patel, MD,
For example, “There is no safe dose of radiation,” he says,
Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Cancer Treatment “but we’re aware of the risk and try to limit exposure.”
Centers of America® (CTCA) in Zion, Illinois. “A secondary
cancer develops at least two months after primary diagnosis,” Newer technology that limits radiation exposure includes
he says. “It’s a separate tumor that’s very different from
proton radiation therapy. This approach uses streams of
recurrence or metastasis.”
protons (tiny particles with a positive charge) to kill tumor
cells. Because radiation is targeted at cancer cells, exposure to
Pamela Crilley, DO, Chief of Medical Oncology at CTCA® in
surrounding healthy tissues is reduced. The goal is a lower risk
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, explains that secondary cancers
of long-term complications, including secondary cancers.
can be caused by treatment for the first cancer, such as
radiation therapy or certain chemotherapy drugs. She adds,
Long-term risks related to chemotherapy have also been
however, that treatment is not always the cause. “It is also
reduced as research related to treatment has advanced.
possible for a patient to have a second cancer that is
“Selection of chemotherapy agents to eliminate or minimize
unrelated either to the primary cancer or to the initial
exposure to alkylating agents [shown to increase the risk of
treatment,” she says.
secondary cancers] will decrease the risk of long-term second
malignancies, such as certain types of leukemia, lymphoma or
Fortunately, due to advances in treatments, secondary
blood disorders,” Dr. Crilley explains.
cancers are relatively rare today. As a patient or survivor,
however, it is still important to be aware of the risk and the
As a patient, says Dr. Crilley, you can play a role in making
value of follow-up and screenings. “Early detection is
informed decisions about your treatment and the potential
important to improve outcomes,” explains Dr. Crilley.
long-term risk of a secondary cancer. She encourages patients
to ask questions and become well informed. “In-depth
The Link Between Treatment and Secondary Cancers
discussions with your oncology providers, including your
Two big culprits in secondary cancers are radiation and
radiation and medical oncologists, will provide insight to help
chemotherapy, and they carry different risks. “Radiation is
you understand any potential risks, short or long term,” she
more likely to result in solid tumors that occur 10 to 20 years says.
or more after treatment,” says Dr. Patel. He explains that
chemotherapy is more likely to cause nonsolid tumors (such
The considerations you and your doctor will take into account
as cancers of the blood), which tend to occur in the first 10
include personal factors and treatment options, says Dr.
years after treatment.
Crilley. “Your age at the time of the initial treatment of the
primary cancer may influence selection of which treatment
According to Dr. Crilley, solid tumors occur more frequently as would be least likely to cause long-term adverse effects,” she
secondary cancers than do blood cancers. “An example of a
explains.
solid tumor arising from treatment would be breast cancer in
a patient who had been treated years earlier for a Hodgkin’s
Screening and Prevention
lymphoma with radiation therapy to the chest,” she explains. Once you have made an informed decision to move forward
Lung cancer, she says, is another example and can occur 10 or with a treatment that carries a risk of secondary cancer, you
15 years or even longer after initial exposure to treatment.
can take important steps to reduce your risk or detect a
secondary cancer early, if one develops.
“The biggest concern with secondary cancers is for pediatric
patients,” says Dr. Patel. Children exposed to radiation or
chemotherapy may have full life expectancies, giving them
more opportunity to develop another cancer.
Read more
Understand your risk of acquiring a secondary cancer
By Mia James
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“Effective screening is available for patients at risk for a
secondary cancer,” says Dr. Crilley. “For example,” she
explains, “in women at risk for breast cancer after treatment
with radiation for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a yearly breast MRI
[magnetic resonance imaging scan] may detect an early
secondary cancer.” She adds that, similarly, patients at risk for
lung cancer after radiation can be screened with a CT
[computed tomography] scan. In any case, secondary cancers
that are found early can be treated early, which can improve
outcomes.
You can also take proactive steps of your own to reduce your
risk. “Lifestyle can make a difference,” says Dr. Patel. He
recommends avoiding smoking (which can make treatment
less effective and increase the risk of side effects, including
secondary cancers), avoiding alcohol in excess or altogether,
engaging in regular physical activity and eating a healthy diet.
Remain Vigilant
Awareness and close follow-up remain important measures
for reducing your risk of secondary cancers. Though the risk of
secondary cancers with current treatment is not great, in
some cases it remains a long-term, or ongoing, complication.
“As a survivor, you’ll want to continue close follow-up with
your oncology care team,” says Dr. Patel.
Ultimately, survivors should be encouraged by the fact that
advances in treatment to limit long-term complications mean
the risk of a secondary cancer is likely very low. And
remember, your oncologist’s goal is to choose treatment that
effectively treats current cancer with minimal long-term risks.
CancerFightersThrive.com
Summer 2015
Secondary Cancers
It is difficult to find clear estimates of how frequently
secondary cancers occur or the likelihood that a survivor will
develop one. The American Cancer Society reports statistics for
particular types of cancers in its annual Cancer Facts & Figures,
but it is harder to find reliable estimates for secondary cancer
overall.1
Some research, however, has given us an idea of how frequently secondary cancers develop. In 1995 the National Cancer
Institute estimated that secondary cancers (or multiple cancers distinct from the original) made up about 13 percent of
cancer diagnoses in men and almost 14 percent in women. In the same analysis, secondary cancers developed twice as
frequently as first-time diagnoses. This means that a cancer survivor has about twice the risk of developing a new cancer as
someone who has never been diagnosed.2
These are general estimates. Your individual risk for a secondary cancer and which type of cancer you are at risk for
depends on many factors. These include your age at first diagnosis, treatment, family history (or hereditary cancer risk), the
type of initial diagnosis and the type of treatment you receive. Colorectal cancer survivors, for example, have a higher risk
for secondary colorectal cancers as well as for breast, uterine and ovarian cancers. Breast cancer survivors have a higher risk
for cancer in the other breast. The type of treatment (radiation and chemotherapy), how these treatments are used and
exactly what they contain also influence risk.
R EFERENCES
1. C ANCER F ACTS & F IGURES 2014. A MERICAN C ANCER S OCIETY . R ETRIEVED M ARCH 22, 2015, FROM HTTP :// WWW . CANCER . ORG / ACS / GROUPS / CONTENT /
@ RESEARCH / DOCUMENTS / WEBCONTENT / ACSPC -042151. PDF
2. R HEINGOL , S.R., N EUGUT , A.I., & M EADOWS , A.T. (2003). S ECONDARY CANCERS : I NDCIDENCE , RISK FACTORS , AND MANAGEMENT . I N D.W. K UFE ,
R.E. P OLLOCK , R.R. W EICHSELBAUM , R.C. B AST J R ., & T.S. G ANSLER (E DS .). H OLLAND -F REI CANCER MEDICINE (6 TH ED .). H AMILTON ON: BC D ECKER .
CancerFightersThrive.com
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Summer 2015
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Basil : King of Herbs
By Kaley Todd, MS, RDN
The folklore. Basil is the common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum,
which is a member of the mint family. Thought to originate from Africa, the herb
was domesticated in India, and then introduced to America in the 17th century by
way of the English. The name “basil” is derived from the Greek word “basileus,”
which means “kingly” or “royal.” Indeed, the herb has been found buried with
kings in Egyptian tombs. Throughout history, basil has been used to aid a number
of ailments, such as digestion issues, epilepsy, gout, hiccups, impotency, fluid
retention, sore throats, toothaches, and snake and insect bites.
The facts. There are more than 165 basil species, however the most common in the U.S. is sweet basil, known for its
licorice-clove flavor. However, different varietals of this basil provide specific flavors and smells; lemon basil, anise basil,
clove basil, and cinnamon basil each have unique fragrance and taste profiles that match their respective names. Most
basil plants have green leaves, however opal basil boasts a beautiful purple color. Basil is low in calories and provides a
notable amount of vitamins A, C, and K, and the mineral manganese. It is also rich in the phenolic compounds,
rosmarinic and caffeic acid, which have strong antioxidant
properties, as well as volatile oils that have anti-bacterial
properties.
The findings. Research has found basil to offer antiinflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant properties that
may help improve health and fight disease. Studies show that
basil intake may help make platelets—a component of red blood
cells—less sticky, thus reducing the chance of blood clots. In
addition, basil extract reduces swelling among arthritis sufferers
by up to 73 percent, according to a study presented at the Royal
Pharmaceutical Society’s annual meeting. Basil oil even helps
fight acne bacteria, according to research published in the
International Journal of Cosmetic Science. Preliminary research
suggests basil also may slow cancer progression and improve
survival rate in animals with certain types of cancer, although
additional research is needed to determine cancer protection in
humans.
The finer points. Basil is abundant during the summer months,
but also can be grown indoors in a pot near a sunny window all
year. Select fresh basil with evenly colored deep green leaves,
free from dark spots or yellowing. Store basil in the refrigerator,
wrapped in a wet paper towel in a plastic bag, for up to four
days. Dried basil should be stored in a tightly sealed container in
a cool, dark place for up to six months. To maintain the integrity
of the color and flavor of basil, add the fresh leaves to recipes
during the last few minutes of cooking. Basil is a great addition
to salads, soups, pizza, meat, poultry, or pasta. Puree it in a
delicious pesto or even a fruit smoothie. Even basil’s flowers are
edible and can be candied or added to salads and other dishes.
Environmental Nutrition
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July 2015
COMPLEMENTARY CARE
What Are Complementary Therapies?
Guide to Understanding Complementary Therapies 1st Ed., 2014
Integrative medicine is the use of both standard medical
care to treat the cancer and complementary therapies to
lessen some side effects of diagnosis and treatment, like
stress, anxiety, weight gain or loss and fatigue. One difference between integrative and complementary care is that in
integrative medicine your doctor or hospital, with or without a CIM practitioner, works complementary practices into
your medical care plan. Doing so may improve quality of life
and, possibly, overall health outcomes.
As you begin to move through or complete treatment, you
may seek ways to lessen emotional and physical side effects. Perhaps you already reached out to a mental health
provider or to peers for emotional support. Even if they
are helping you, finding other means of getting support
might benefit you.
Maybe you want to add physical activity to your routine to
help you rebuild your strength and promote overall wellness. Research shows changing some parts of your lifestyle,
such as becoming more active and improving your diet, may
lead to better health outcomes. For all these reasons, more
and more people are adding complementary therapies to
conventional treatment. They are adopting an integrative
medicine approach to overall care.
In some hospitals and cancer centers across the U.S., complementary therapies are offered as part of your treatment
plan. You may take part in classes or sessions led by professional, licensed practitioners who work with your doctors to
care for you.
In The Insight-Living Beyond Breast Cancer Guide
You already may be familiar with some complementary
therapies, including yoga, tai chi or acupuncture, because
they are widely available. Some you may have tried before
you were diagnosed with breast cancer, either as a form of
exercise or to cope with daily stress. Others may be new to
you. This guide will introduce some therapies often used by
people with breast cancer, and that are available in cancer
and community centers or in private practice settings. Remember, your experience may be different from the experience of others you know, and not every therapy suits everyone. You should feel free to try a few before deciding which
to pursue.
What Is Integrative Medicine?
You may have heard the terms “complementary therapy,”
“complementary and alternative medicine,” “CAM,” and
“integrative medicine” at your treatment center or as
you’ve talked with others. These four terms refer to many
of the same practices and therapies, but they have different meanings when it comes to your treatment.
In the past, practices such as acupuncture, yoga and meditation have been called “complementary and alternative
medicine,” or CAM, for short. The U.S. National Institutes of
Health even calls the agency that researches these practices
the National Center for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (NCCAM, nccam.nih.gov). The terms “alternative,”
“complementary” and “integrative” are sometimes misused
to describe the same things, so it’s important to know the
differences among them.
Complementary therapies are practices — physical, mental
and spiritual — used in addition to standard medical care,
both during and after cancer treatment. For example, you
may use acupuncture alongside standard anti-nausea medicines to help relieve nausea while you’re receiving chemotherapy treatments. Or, you may practice light yoga as a
way to maintain body strength during treatment and rebuild it once your treatment ends.
Alternative medicine is used in place of standard medical
care. This means you do not have treatment with chemotherapy, surgery, hormonal therapy, etc. To treat the cancer, you rely only on supplements or herbal remedies, not
proven safe or effective in clinical trials.
The Five Complementary and Alternative Medicine Domains
Domain
Definition
Example
Whole medical systems
Considered "alternative medicine" in the US
~Homeopathic medicine
~Naturapathic medicine
~Traditional Chinese medicine
~Ayurveda
Mind-body
medicine
Techniques used to enhance the ~Meditation
mind's capacity to affect bodily ~Hypnosis
~Guided imagery-relaxation
symptoms and functions
~Prayer
~Art, music, or dance therapy
Biologically based
practices
Use of the substances found in
nature such as herbs, vitamins
and food
~St. John's Wort
~Gingko bilboa
~Ginseng
~Shark cartilage
Manipulative and
Techniques that use manipulation ~Massage therapy
~Chiropractic or osteopathic
body-based practices of one or more body parts
manipulation
Energy medicine
Techniques that affect the energy ~qi gong
~biofield
fields that are thought to sur~Reiki
~bioelectromagnetic round and penetrate the body
~Therapeutic touch
Source: The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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W ICOMICO C OUNTY C HAPTER N EWS
Upcoming Events
Knitting Group
August 5th
Salisbury Office
12pm
1320 B ELMONT AVENUE , S UITE 402
S ALISBURY , M ARYLAND 21804
410-548-7880
W ICOMICO @W OMEN S UPPORTING W OMEN . ORG
O FFICE H OURS : M ONDAY - F RIDAY , 9:00 - 4:00
Sea Gull Century
Recruitment
On-going
Event - October 3rd
is a time to relax, soak up some Vitamin D and enjoy the
outdoors with out the worry of a jacket...but we hope you
have remembered to apply your sunscreen! The old adage is very true; you get the most
sun exposure when it’s cloudy, so don’t get lax just because it doesn’t look like you will get
burnt. In fact, according to AmericanScientist.org, an overcast day can actually ENHANCE
UV rays.
October 3rd
Drive Out Breast Cancer Walk
Midway GM
Pocomoke, MD
Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE!!! Midway GM of Pocomoke, MD is holding
October 10th
Walk for Awareness
Winterplace Park
Salisbury, MD
It’s time to get your team together for the
!
October 10th is approaching quickly; now is the time to get your family, friends, coworkers and doggies on board to join you. Registration is now available both online at
Firstgiving.com and in the office. We have team packets ready for pick-up which has all the
tools you need to claim the trophy for Top Fundraiser and/or Largest Team. Here are some
helpful tips for FUNdraising success:
November 13th
Hope Dinner
Dove Pointe
Salisbury, MD
Wicomico County Chapter
Staff Members
Drive Out Breast Cancer Walk
their annual “
” on October 3rd, 2015. We
would love to see the past participants from our Somerset County walk join us. Keep your
eyes open for more information on what this wonderful fundraiser has to offer.
14th Annual Walk for Awareness
#1: Start early
#7: Set up a fundraising page online
#2: Set a challenging yet attainable goal #8: Add social media into the mix
#3: Contact EVERYONE you know
#9: Find creative ways to raise $
#4: Customize your emails
#10: Join a team
#5: Create an email schedule
#11: Stay focused
#6: Ask, ask, and ask again!
#12: Send a personalized thank you
Sue Revelle
Executive Director
Cindy Feist
Director of Fund Development
Emily Rantz
Director of Community Relations
Natassia Feather
Office Manager
Shelby Moore
Summer Intern
Attention Survivors!!
We would love to hear your story and
be given the opportunity to share it with
other women, men, and families that
are going or have gone through a similar
journey. Stories of survivorship can
remind someone else that they are not
alone, alleviate fear and isolation or
pass along useful tips. If you are willing
to share your story please contact me at
the office by phone (410-548-7880) or
[email protected].
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Worcester County
Chapter Staff Members
Mary Henderson
Worcester Coordinator
Madonna Brennon
Volunteer Office Assistant
W ORCESTER C OUNTY C HAPTER N EWS
12216 O CEAN G ATEWAY , U NIT 1500
O CEAN C ITY , M ARYLAND 21842
410-213-1177
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O FFICE H OURS : T UESDAY - T HURSDAY , 9:00 - 4:00
Good day everyone! I hope you all have been enjoying the great summer we have been having, vacationing
to exciting new places and reconnecting with family and friends.
Speaking of exciting, who would be interested in getting together for a fun filled hour or
so for a knitting group in the West Ocean City office? Don’t know how to knit? That’s
okay because we have a wonderful woman that will be happy to teach you. We have
some people that would be interested in getting this group going but I need your input.
Our knitters make hats, scarves, lap blankets and slippers for those going through
chemotherapy or just need them. This would be a great way to meet new people and
have a good time while helping our organization to help others. If this sounds like
something you would like to participate in, please call me at 410 213-1177.
Now Is The Time!! That got your attention didn’t it?? On a serious note, now is the time to start getting
your teams together for our 14th Annual Walk for Awareness on October 10th. Get your friends and family
members to join and see if you can take home the trophy for the largest team. Also if each of those team
members raised at least $10.00, you may also capture the trophy for most money raised. Show your wild
side and create some zany costumes to wear. Let’s make this year the funnest (is that a word?) ever.
Bringing together lots and lots of people for a common cause that helps so many is such a feel good moment. This walk is being held on behalf of you, your family and your friends. Remember, what is raised
here stays here because as our tagline states:
Other events will be popping up so put them on your calendar and start thinking about who you’re going to
take to the Hope Dinner. I know a lot of you were upset because we sold out of tickets last year. Plan now
so you don’t miss it.
With not too much else to say, I will bid you farewell so you can get started on your teams and finding something special to wear to the dinner.
In leaving, here is my thought for the day:
“Your deeds of greatness might not be on the front pages; they'll be on people's hearts, where they are
never out of date."
~Stanley Anukege.
C U when I C U,
~Mary~
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I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new
dentist when I noticed his BDS degree on the wall, which bore his full
name. Suddenly, I remembered a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the
same name had been in my high school class some 25-odd years ago.
Could he be the same guy that I had a secret crush on, way back then?
Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought. This
balding, gray-haired man with the deeply lined face was way too old to
have been my classmate. After he examined my teeth, I asked him if he
had attended St Mary's high school. "Yes. Yes, I did.' he gleamed with
pride. "When did you graduate?" I asked. He answered, "In 1989. Why do
you ask?" "You were in my class!!!!", I exclaimed. He looked at me closely.
Then, that ugly, old, bald, wrinkled faced, gray-haired, decrepit, SOB,
asked, "What did you teach"?
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2015 Board of Directors
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