one lady observed that when
we started out in the class, we
were a group of strangers who
had just had finished cancer
treatment. When the class
ended, we were just friends
who exercised together.
In the meantime, friends and
relatives had supplied me
with material for kerchiefs
and bandanas. I had also
purchased Indian print
material from a shop in Toppenish that stocked material
for the Yakama Indians for ribbon shirts and women's
blouses. One of my friends stayed up late at night to sew
kerchiefs for me, while during the day she was packing
up her household for a move to Texas. I wore these
scarves through the spring and summer of 2012 and they
somehow made it easier to deal with the hair situation.
They also reminded me of the love and wonderful care I
had received from my family, South Hills Church family,
and friends. In August the temperature turned to over 100
degrees in the Tri-Cities, and I made the decision to stop
wearing them. Because I loved the beautiful material they
were made from, I told a friend that I was keeping them
and using the material for some craft project in the future.
A friend since Park Junior High days in Kennewick, Patti
Rogers told me that instead of using the material for
crafts, she would make a quilt for me out of them. With
the addition of border material and backing, a beautiful
quilt took shape.
The quilt is finished and my hair is back. The quilt will
always remind me of the many wonderful health care
providers, friends, family, and many other people who
helped and supported me and gave me encouragement
during my recovery. The Cancer Center was an important
part of this time.
Now when I drive past the Center, I smile and think of
the friends I made there and the help I received during
this difficult time in my life. I view the Cancer Center as
a positive, upbeat
place, and I am
proud that the
Tri-Cities has
this wonderful
resource available
to the residents of
the area.
Services By Appointment
To schedule an appointment, call (509) 737-3432.
Dietary Consultation
Carolyn Keefer, RD, from Walgreens
will assist cancer patients with questions regarding nutrition, including
weight gain or loss, during or following cancer treatment. There is no charge for this service.
Luxury Facials
Sunny Almeida
from Aesthetic Journeys will welcome you into our aromatherapy-filled spa room and provide
a 50-minute facial that will leave you revived, refreshed, and with a healthy glow. Enjoy being pampered by
Sunny as she provides this complimentary luxury facial.
Haircut & Wig Styling
Franki Anderson from Franki & Co.
will assist patients who have lost their hair from cancer treatment select
a complimentary wig and provide personalized wig styling. You will look great when you walk out!
Please note: Services are for patients currently undergoing cancer treatment.
Sadie's quilt lists her tribal registration
number, the date she finished chemo
and the date the quilt was made
Look Good ...Feel BetterŪ
Wednesday, June 19th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Facilitator: Robyn Stradley
Robyn will teach women going through cancer treatment how to cope with skin changes and hair loss that can result from
cancer treatment. She will instruct participants in application of cosmetics (a complimentary cosmetic kit is provided)
and how to disguise hair loss, including eyebrows. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society & Tri-Cities Cancer Center
Foundation. Pre-Registration is Required.
Please RSVP by June 17th:
(509) 737-3427 or online at www.tccancer.org