2018 Paint paper pink
Page 46 2018 Paint the Paper Pink Lincoln Daily News October 2018 was confirmed. The tumor was cancer, and it was now time to come up with a plan of action. Wendy’s ob/gyn was Doctor Sarah Arbuthnot, a breast cancer survivor herself. Wendy recalled the care and compassion the doctor had for her. Because Arbuthnot was a survivor, Wendy said the doctor seemed to have a greater understanding and empathy for the emotional state that Wendy was in, and also was a great cheerleader for the fact that people do survive breast cancer. One of the more humorous parts of the story for Wendy and husband Terry was when Wendy was assigned to an oncologist/surgeon who would take care of her treatment, and it turned out to be Lisa Wichterman’s husband Keith. When they met with Dr. Keith, Wendy said he already knew all about her, and explained that she had been the topic of dinner table conversation between Keith and Lisa. Lisa had been very excited that she had seen the tumor, and had been pretty pleased about finding it early, finding it in a hidden place, and probably saving a life. For Wendy, the action plan for treating her cancer included a lumpectomy followed by a daily dose of radiation. There would be no chemotherapy, and she would not be losing her hair, as so many people do. Wendy recalled that telling family was a big part of the experience, and difficult. She said that she called her mother and spoke with her, but said she wanted to call her two younger brothers personally. The two brothers work together, so Wendy made the call and asked CONTINUE ...
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