This issue is bittersweet for me in many ways. Sweet in the sense that I am able to feature and bring attentionto a cause that is extremely important to me, bitter because this is my last issue as editor for MWR Life Magazine. As isthe life of a Military Spouse, moving on to new adventures is part of the job description. I am looking forward to thenext step as my Family and I PCS to our next duty station in Arizona. It has been my true honor and privilege to serveyou over the past two and a half years and I appreciate all of the support, ideas, and encouragement that you have contributed! Keep picking up MWR Life as it continues to be a superior source of inspiration and information.

Back to the issue at hand; breast cancer awareness! As I have mentioned in the past, my mother is a breastcancer survivor and I also have other members of my Family who have fought breast and other cancers. Bringing awareness to this disease has been a strong conviction of mine for many years and being able to use MWR Life as a vehicle to bring awareness is a real blessing. I hope that you will read the medical information provided on page 3 anduse that as a starting point for a discussion with your health care professional. I also hope that you are as touched as Iwas by our breast cancer survivors’ personal journeys on pages 7 through 9. They are a true inspiration. This issue is tomake you aware. Shockingly, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Take a lookat your health, be aware of your body, get your annual screenings, and let’s take the stigma away from breast cancer.Every person who catches it early and gets treated is one less statistic. Don’t let fear keep you from getting tested.Knowledge is power. Use it to win the battle against breast cancer!

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A Ray of Hope

Inside this issue3Take Charge of Your Health What early detection and mammography screenings will do to improve your health.

7In Her Own WordsBreast cancer survivors tell their stories.

14Playing Ball for Breast Cancer AwarenessSoftball team promotes breast cancer awarness.

16Finding a Way to CopeWays to reduce stress and programs available to help.

22Eating Your Way HealthyRecipes for better health.24Get in the Pink with Clean EatingGreat advice for shopping and eating healthy.

26Clear Out Your ClutterInstructions on how to get a handle on the household chores .

28Here Comes the BrideTips for planning and executing your big day.30Getting Away to a New YouThe benefits of travel for mental health.31OktoberfestJoin MWR for this festive celebration.31Ride and DineA fun time for the Family at Fort Campbell Stables.

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Take Chargeof your Health

Fear is deadly. Fear of knowing thatsomething is wrong often prevents women fromgetting screened for breast cancer. One in eightwomen will get breast cancer, the number twocause of cancer deaths among women behindlung cancer. According to LTC Marshall Malinowski, Chief of Women’s Health at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH),“If the cancer is found early, 95 percent aretreatable and those that are one centimeter orless are very treatable with early detection.”Don’t let fear keep you from taking charge ofyour health.

When you do nothing, you feel overwhelmed and powerless. But when youget involved, you feel the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowingyou are working to make things better.~Maya Angelou

In recent years, conflicting informationhas been released about mammography andother breast cancer screening tools. Many reputable sources including the American Cancer Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the National Cancer Institute all still recommendgetting your annual mammogram beginning atage 40, or younger, if you have genetic risk factors. This also holds true of the experts that I spoke with at BACH. Both LTC Malinowski, andDr. T.J. Barrett, Chief of Radiology, highly recommend getting your annual mammogrambeginning at age 40 or ten years prior to the ageof first degree relative was diagnosed withbreast cancer. “Most breast cancers that we see are in women under the age of 50,” saysBarrett. “Some of these rapidly growing or invasive types of cancers can become too advanced for a positive outcome if you waitthree years between screenings.”

Mammography remains one of thebest screening tools available for breast cancer.“No test is 100 percent fool proof, but withmammography you are giving yourself your best chance at early detection,” says Barrett.“Some cancers such as deep (within the breast)masses, small lesions, ductal carcinomas, microcalcifications, and other pre-cancerous lesions

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that are not palpable, are only detected throughmammography because they cannot be feltthrough self examination.” Many women areafraid of the amount of radiation that they mayreceive through annual mammography.When I asked Dr. Barrett about this concern he stated that “there is no proofthat mammography causes breast cancer. Even if there were concernsabout radiation, the benefits in this caseoutweigh the risks.” Sometimes withyounger women or those with specificrisk factors, ultrasound may be used inconjunction with mammography and inextremely high risk patients, MagneticResonance Imaging (MRI) can also beused as a screening tool.

Another important key to making mammography work for you isproviding your previous mammogram tothe radiologist for comparison. Everywoman and every breast is different.Bringing your previous mammogram forcomparison allows the radiologist to investigate changes over time. This is acrucial part of your exam. Some micro-calcifications can be detected early thisway. This is especially important for Military Spouses who often move tomultiple duty stations throughout theirSoldier’s career. They do not go to thesame hospital for all of their screenings,so it is vitally important to make surethat they take their mammography films

or a CD of the images with them whenthey go. You can make these arrange-ments by calling the Mammography Department at the hospital or the imagingcenter where you had your mammogram.

Most hospitals and imaging centersnow use digital mammography. Whatdoes that mean for you? Dr. Barrett explained it as “the difference betweenhigh definition vs. tube television.” Digitalmammography offers a much crisper and detailed image. “It also allows thetechnologists to see the images instantlywhich is easier and faster for the patients,”says Barrett. “It also makes for fewer repeats and gives better images of dense breasts.”

Be sure to come prepared for yourmammogram. Do not wear any powders,deodorants, or glitter/shimmer lotions.These can mimic microcalcifications on theimages and cause unnecessary images orprocedures. Be open-minded. Don’t listento the horror stories about the discomfortof mammograms. It is not that bad. It onlytakes a couple of minutes; more thanworth it to save your life. The best way toremember your mammogram is to sched-

ule it at the same time every year. Why not give yourself the gift of health each year for your birthday?

Taking charge of your own health is the key. It isalso very important to do your research and know your Family history. Eventhough most breast cancers are not genetic, having a first degree relative (mother,sibling, child) with a history of cancer does putyou at higher risk. There are genetic tests available for the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes.Having been through this scare myself, a genetic counselor or well informed physiciancan go a long way to putting your mind at easeand starting you on the right track for all of youroptions. Genetic testing can be expensive, isoften not covered by insurance, and it is not adecision that should be taken lightly. Talk toyour health care provider about your risks andFamily history to make a well informed decisionas to whether or not it is a good option for you.If you still have questions, find a genetic counselor. Be your own advocate and don’tstop until you are satisfied that you understandthe procedure and have the answers to yourquestions. If the first degree relative who hadcancer is still living, it is often easier to havethem tested.

LTC Malinowski states that the mostimportant thing is being self-aware. “All breastsare different. You should know what is normalfor you. This is especially true for young women.Half of breast cancers are identified through selfexams.” He also encourages women to standup for themselves when it comes to their health.

“Don’t ignore it if you feel that somethingisn’t right, even if you have received a negative test result. Ask for a second opinion or another test.” You know yourbody better than anyone and are your besthealth advocate.

Although screening is a critical part ofwomen’s health, prevention should also beencouraged. Recent research has shownthat certain healthy lifestyle changes canhelp prevent or decrease your risk of breastcancer. Good Housekeeping recently cameout with a list of items to help you on theroad to prevention which include itemssuch as maintaining a healthy weight, eating foods from the cabbage family suchas cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage, limiting your consumption of alcohol, taking Vitamin D, avoiding excess hor-mones such as the birth control pill (consultwith your physician for risk/benefit), regu-lar exercise, regular mammograms, and individual treatment and screening plans.One size does NOT fit all! www.goodhousekeeping.comIt is time to empower yourself to take careof your health. Be self aware, educated,and well informed. Don’t leave your futureup to someone else. Take charge. You onlyhave one life to live, make it count!

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You have breast cancer. Words that no one everwants to hear. What happens next? Where doyou go, what do you do? These are all ques-tions that these survivors asked themselveswhen they received their diagnoses. Debbie,Josie, Phyllis, and Audrey are all amazingwomen whose strength, grace, and couragehave allowed them to tell their stories with honesty, humor, and true candor. Each individual inspirational account will encourageyou to take a bold step, overcome your fears,and face each new challenge with courage andconviction. ~ Melissa Wells

JosieMy journey began three years ago.

There was an area on my breast that was tender and very painful. Almost everything I knew and had heard at the time was that cancerous tumors were not painful, so I dismissed it as a possible cyst. As with mostwomen, I was too busy and put off getting itchecked. After all, I was 38 and didn’t need amammogram until I was 40. A year passed,and the lump was getting bigger. I finally madean appointment. The mammogram quicklyruled out a cyst so I had a MRI and then abiopsy. They said that I would know the resultsin a few days. To my surprise, I was called a daylater to come in and see the Radiologist. Hesat me down in his office and apologized that

he needed to inform me that I hadCANCER, Invasive Ductile Carcinoma(IDC), which is very aggressive. He didnot know what stage and was referringme to Vanderbilt Cancer Center. I satthere in shock and didn’t know what I was going to do.

My husband was in Iraq with 3rdBrigade, and still had a couple ofmonths left in the fifteen month deployment cycle. I never knew howmuch I would need to rely on my deployment handbook. I had to get aRed Cross message to my husband. TheRed Cross took care of everything whileI just sat there with tears streamingdown my face. I knew there was noguarantee my husband would be able

to return, and I was terrified to go at it alone. A couple of days later my husband called withthe best news. His Brigade Commander was allowing him to return to Fort Campbell!

My next thought was, ‘I wanted thecancer out of me.’ As with most things in life,they don’t necessarily always go according toplan. Surgery was not my first treatment option.Because of the type of cancer that I had and thestaging, I needed to begin chemotherapy first.

My oncologist mentioned my hair would startto fall out after the first week of chemo and itdid, in huge clumps! I had my husband shave itall off. I believe it was harder for him than it wasfor me. The next week when my oncologist sawme with no hair, she cried and said she was sosorry. I told her I was not wearing a wig. I didn’t want to be going around with my wigall crooked and everyone whispering, “Bless her heart.”

Within the next couple of weeks, myeye lashes and eyebrows fell out as well and myhusband recommended penciling in my eyebrows! I decided against that too, because I would probably draw on eyebrows that wouldmake me look confused and lost all the time. I just accepted that this was life at the momentand it wasn’t going to be forever. After severalmonths of chemo treatments at Vanderbilt, I was finally down to my last one. I was lookingforward to not being so sick anymore and thenurses in the infusion center were just as joyous.They came marching in with horns and a certificate of completion. That day will alwaysbe a special one. My mastectomy surgery wasnext. I also had 17 lymph nodes removed andthey confirmed my cancer was stage III.

Shortly after my surgery, I had tobegin radiation treatments every dayfor five weeks. Due to everything I had endured, I could not have reconstructive surgery for almost ayear. I went back and forth with if I even wanted to go through anothersurgery. Especially since my only option was a Tram Flap reconstruc-tion. This was going to be a long surgery and a ten percent chance itwould fail partially. Just my luck, I was amongst the ten percent. I needed a couple more surgeries tocorrect the part that did not take. Myplastic surgeon had to remind methat I am not having cosmetic surgery, it is reconstructive surgeryand that when it is all complete; mybreasts will be sisters not twins.

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since my last surgery, I can say I am so gratefulto Vanderbilt’s doctors and nurses that dedi-cated their life to medicine so that we have thebest medical treatments. I am very blessed tohave my husband, Family, friends and totalstrangers who provided love, support and compassion along this journey. They havetouched my heart in a way that I will never forget. My life is forever changed and I feel cancer has given me more than it has taken away!

DebbieI’ve got what? This is the question

most people ask when they are told they havecancer; and I was no different. My immediatethought was ‘what do I do now?’ After thebiopsy and before I saw my doctor was probably the most terrifying time for me; sometimes the unknown can stress out a person more than the known.

When I visited Doctor Cooper at Centennial Medical Center for the first time, hetold me I had DCIS Stage 0. So exactly whatdoes that mean? Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. Ductal means thatthe cancer starts inside the milk ducts, carcinoma refers to any cancer that begins inthe skin or other tissues (including breast tissue)that cover or line the internal organs, and in situmeans “in its original place.” DCIS is called“non-invasive” because it hasn’t spread beyondthe milk duct into any normal surrounding

breast tissue. DCIS isn’t life-threatening, buthaving DCIS can increase the risk of developing an invasive breast cancer later on.

Dr. Cooper spoke with me very candidly and suggested a complete left mastectomy to prevent any reoccurrences. Healso suggested that I not start the process ofreconstruction until after the surgery in case I needed treatment.

I had my surgery on 17 November2008 and the results showed that the cancerhad not spread; therefore no treatment wasnecessary. For the weeks leading up until mysurgery I had a strong prayer groupand our prayers were answered. Mymother was so upset that this happened to me but I commented toall my Family and friends that it didn’tjust happen to me, but God allowed itto happen to me so I could be a witness to someone in the future.

In February 2009 I began myreconstruction process, and one yearto the date of my mastectomy, 17 November 2009, I completed myreconstruction process. Throughoutmy entire surgery and reconstructionprocess, I documented each stagewith photos.

On my first day back to workfrom my initial surgery, the entire SouthEast Region Contracting Office supported me by wearing “pink”shirts. Even the men participated by

wearing shirts that said “RealMen Wear Pink.” What an awesome welcome back!

What a fast paced year, andwhat a year filled with questions,thoughts, prayers and thanksgiving.Since my first encounter with “cancer,” I have been able to talk tonumerous women and share my journey and put a positive twist on thisevent in my life. I thank God for allowing me to becancer free going on three years now.

PhyllisOctober 2008, two weeks after my42nd birthday, I had a routine mammogram. I have been havingmammograms regularly since I turned

40 (my first mammogram was at age 26 because of my Family history). After all of myprevious mammograms, I received a letter giving me the results of my mammogram, butthis time it was different and I knew it. I received a call to schedule an appointment tocome in and discuss my results and while nervous, I remained optimistic. I scheduled theappointment for November 8, 2008 to speakwith the radiologist at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) MammographyClinic to discuss the findings. Looking at my filmwith the radiologist, he showed me what

looked like a dime size patch of salt or sand. I thought this cannot be breast cancer; I did nothave a lump! The findings were consistent withbreast cancer and he wanted to perform abiopsy of the area to send to a specialist inorder to obtain a second opinion. The results ofthe biopsy confirmed that the cells were cancerous. I thought to myself, ‘this can’t behappening!’ I’m too young, I have a Family; allI could do was cry.

Not only did I have to deal with theshock of the diagnosis, I had to make the decision of my course of treatment. The up sideis I had options. Option 1: have a lumpectomy,or option 2: have a mastectomy, giving mesomething else to decide in a haze. Talking withmy Surgical Oncologist at Vanderbilt Hospital,Dr. Mezoley, and my Family, I decided to gowith the mastectomy. The type of cancer I had

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was Ductile Carcinoma Stage 1 in my rightbreast. When thinking of the possibility of it coming back in my left breast and with no guarantee that it would not, I decided on the bilateral mastectomy. When I tell people of mydecision, I also tell them “It’s easier to get amatching set that to try to make to old one looklike the new one.” In all honesty, I don’t think I could handle this experience twice in a lifetime, so I chose to remove any possibility ofthe reoccurrence.

My surgeries, with reconstruction, tookabout eight months and I will be cancer free January 8, 2011 for two years! I’m loving life andliving it to the fullest. The one thing I want to encourage with my story is, women, know yourhistory and please, please, please get yourmammogram! Even if you do not have a historyof breast cancer; a mammogramSAVED MY LIFE!!!

AudreyMy story began with a yearly

mammogram. I felt no lump, no pain; I had nosymptoms at all. My previous mammograms hadbeen normal and I had no obvious reason to beconcerned. But there was something about thatmammogram that year, and somehow I justknew. I was diagnosed with a common type ofbreast cancer, Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, in thesummer of 2007. I underwent a lumpectomyto remove the tumor and a sentinel node dissection to remove one positive lymphnode. In October of 2007 I began a long regimen of chemotherapy and radiation. Theprognosis was good and the shock and fearof the previous weeks slowly turned into acceptance and then optimism over the nextyear as tests showed that I was respondingwell to the treatment plan.

When I was diagnosed with stageIIA breast cancer, I was 43 years young with a13 year old daughter and the secondthought was, ‘oh my gosh did I pass this onto my baby girl?’ I thank God that my BRCAtest was negative. My favorite song is called“Yesterday” by Mary Mary and the song saysthat yesterday was my last time to cry. I thinkthis song fits my life right now after I was diagnosed with cancer. I believe that havingfaith, hope and belief that God will take care

of me and of all my worries has helped methrough all of my trials. When I look at my scarsfrom breast cancer, I feel good to still be alive andsee what God has created in this world. I don'ttake anything for granted anymore, and I am appreciative of the things I do have. I survivedand I will continue to talk to young women andteenagers about how they can make a differencein their own lives with early detection. It's no picnic, but it is doable. Buck up and do what youhave to do. You are not alone. You will be surprised at the people, some that you didn'tknow cared, and some you have not even metyet who will walk this journey with you before it'sover. The journey will bring more blessings thansorrows, though it may be hard to imagine thatnow. Keep your cup half full.

During treatment, I felt low and sorry formyself, wondering what will become of me andwhat would happen to my daughter if I was nothere to take care of her. I wanted to win this battle and one morning while watching GoodMorning America, I saw Robin Roberts tell theworld that she was diagnosed with stage II breastcancer; the same as me. From that day on, I watched her come to work and give the worldtheir daily dose of news. Good Morning Americawas a good dose of energy for me. When RobinRoberts started taking chemo, she continued tocome to work and that gave me the motivation to

attempt to come to work myself. I got energyfrom Robin Roberts and she had no idea whatshe did for me and probably many others.

Becoming a breast cancer survivor isbound to teach you a few life lessons. When youhear the words, “you have breast cancer,” youjoin a club that nobody wants to join. Yet members of that club can become some of yourmost intimate friends. When I meet a new member of this horrible club, I instantly connectwith them. The bonds of membership in this clubare cemented with common experiences, shared struggles, celebrated victories, and words of advice. Every woman confronted with her fears,finds her own source of strength and hope, and discovers a way to endure their trials. Once thatwas conquered, I was ready to pass on my life lessons to others. Nobody can really prepare youfor your own journey with breast cancer, but ithelps to see and witness from others that this isnot a death sentence.

There will be days when you just can'tget your cup to the half full point, and that is okay.Let yourself be angry, cry and grieve, or do whatever you feel like doing. Tomorrow is another day. Embrace an old or new hobby. It willgive you something positive to do and to thinkabout. During the long hours you may spend in treatment, you will meet new friends - not onlynurses, but other patients who will be a joy to get

to know. I also found a new life in exercisethrough ZUMBA. With the additional treatment of five years of Tamoxifen, I gained a lot of weight, morethan I did when I was with child. ZUMBA islike chocolate for me, I have to have it! I have met many more friends that havebecome my Family. Let God be in charge;He's going to be anyway, and you will findsweet relief in trusting Him. Prayer is powerful and it changes things. Do itoften, and ask everyone you know to do it too.

I hope that one day my story will be aninspiration and encouragement to someone else.

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Attempts to increase breast cancerawareness have risen tonew levels in recent years.New taglines and catchyphrases such as “A feel aday keeps the doctoraway,” have broughtknowledge and attentionto a serious topic.

There are manydifferent ways of creatingbreast cancer awareness.There are walks, races,and even art exhibits forthe cure. We even have alocal awareness team thatyou may not be aware exists. The MWR SportsOffice has had anothersuccessful year with thewomen’s slow pitch softball league. This year,the team in pink made their presence known bywinning the first season. By the time this articleis printed, we hope to have taken home the second season as well. Did I mention that I playfor this team?

“Save the Ta-tas!” is the chant that youwill hear from us before each game. Why ta-tas? I play for “Cleats and Cleavage,” abreast cancer awareness team here at FortCampbell. With bright pink jerseys and ourblack socks with pink ribbons, we stand out inthe crowd. Our team is made up of fifteenladies that all have their own reasons to play forbreast cancer awareness. Some of us justlove to play softball and have no historyor experience with breast cancer, whilesome of the team members have Familymembers or friends that have fought thebattle against cancer.

“The selection of our teamname meant a lot to me because I am athyroid cancer survivor. Even though mycancer was not of the breast, it still feelsgood to play on a team with a greatcause!”- Lindsey Layne

“What I’m doing now will helpmy children or even my grandchildren. I am proud to put on my jersey every gameday! Save the ta-tas!” - Sarah Ketner

“This might seem like a small movement by us, but to many it is a huge gesture and reminds us of those who are fighting or have fought and won the battleagainst breast cancer .” - Jessica Myers

“My aunt, Beth Phillips, was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer at theage of 47. After multiple rounds of chemo, radiation, reconstruction, and a radical mastec-tomy, I’m happy to say, ten years later, she iscancer free. Every time I put on our pink jersey,I think of her.”- Catherine Harwell

“Although our battle on the field isnothing in comparison of the battle that my

aunts and other women in similer situations have gonethrough, I’m glad that I had thechance to promote such a worthy cause.”- Terri Deater“Both my mother and

father’s side of the Family werediagnosed with either stomachor breast cancer. My AuntDonna is the only breast cancersurvivor in our Family. She is astrong and wonderful womanand I am thankful to have her. I love you Aunt Donna!”-Christina Weber“It is such an honor to work

with such sportsmanship onand off the field. The team’sdedication to heighten awareness falls nothing short ofjust that, great sportsmanship!This is one amazing group ofwomen.”- Coach Roy Arney

While sometimes we feel as if oursmall gesture has not made an impact toward creating awareness, giving credit tothose who have won the battle or remembering those who did not, there was oneday in particular when we know we made a difference. We went to a restaurant after ourchampionship game and while waiting to get atable, a woman approached some of our players. She wanted to thank us for our supportbecause she is a breast cancer survivor! Dayslike that one remind us of the importance ofawareness, support, and remembrance for

those fighting breast cancer.Increased awareness can

only help to bring more attention to the cause. The SusanG. Komen website states that “anestimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer”(www.komen.org) will be diagnosed in 2011 alone. Whilethis may not be an increase fromprevious years, it is still a prettyhefty number of cases. Join thecause to support breast cancerawareness. “Big or Small, SaveThem All!”

Playing Ballfor Breast Cancer Awareness

By Nikki Lillegard

By Melissa Wells

When you are going through anymajor illness, it is crucial to have a support system. This can be members of your Family,friends, church, work or others with whom youfeel comfortable talking and sharing. It is alsovery important to be able to connect with others who know exactly what you are goingthrough. This is especially true of breast cancer.

Being ill can be very isolating. You mayfeel that you don’t want to worry your Family or friends with your problems, or maybe you don’thave any Family or friends to whom you canturn. Sometimes the simple act of a shared experience can form a common bond and ithelps to have someone there who can relate towhat you are going through.

Reducing stress is another importantaspect of healing, improving health, and reducing your risk of future problems. The National Cancer Institute recommends severalmethods for stress reduction including:

Exercise: Exercise is a known way toreduce stress and feel less tense – whetheryou’ve had cancer or not. As one man puts it, “I can feel down a little bit, and it is a fine linewith depression, but when I walk 30 or 45 minutes in the fresh air, I feel like I can take onthe world sometimes.” See your doctor beforemaking an exercise plan, and be careful not tooverdo it. If you can’t walk, ask about othertypes of movement that many be helpful, suchas chair exercises or stretching.

Mind-body methods: Things likemeditation or relaxation may help you lowerstress by quieting your mind. Try focusing on

your breathing or repeating words or phrasesto yourself. Other methods include hypnosis,yoga, or imagery.

Creative outlets:Art, music, or dancegives people the chance to express themselvesin different ways. Even people who have neverdanced, painted, or drawn before have foundthese activities helpful and fun.

Sharing personal stories: Telling andhearing stories about living with cancer can helppeople air their concerns, solve problems, andfind meaning in what they’ve been through.(www.cancer.gov)

As mentioned above, exercise is agreat way to reduce stress, improve your overall health and increase the speed of

recovery. One local program atthe Clarksville YMCA provideshelp to survivors as well asthose receiving treatment. TheAfter Breast Cancer (ABC) program provides professionalhealth and wellness guidance,education, and encourage-ment during a free 16 weekprogram. Cathy Carley, ABCProgram Coordinator statesthat, “Our mission is to providehope, health and healing tobreast cancer survivors. Whenyou are in a doctor’s office, youare bogged down with somany questions. When you are diagnosed, you are taking careof the problem; getting rid ofthe cancer. Sometimes in the

aftermath, survivors feel that they are out therewith no support. We provide that.” This program is a YMCA Outreach Program, one ofonly five in the United States.

You do not have to be a member ofthe YMCA to take advantage of the ABC Program; you simply have to have a diagnosis of

breast cancer or be a survivor. The coordinatorwill meet with you to discuss your health historyand contact your physician to make sure thatthe Pink Ribbon Certified Personal Trainersknow about any restrictions that you may have. The Pink Ribbon Certification is a Pilates basedexercise program, developed by Exercise Physiologist and breast cancer survivor DoreenPuglisi, M.S., designed to help build upperbody strength and increase range of motion following surgery. The ABC program offerseight sessions with a Pink Ribbon CertifiedTrainer, four sessions with a nutritionist and registered dietician from Gateway Medical Center, monthly informative group meetings aswell as the support of other survivors and thosegoing through treatment. These meetings provide an educational forum with experts thatcome to explain and talk about issues that thosedealing with breast cancer may have. It is alsovery helpful for Family members who may havea hard time understanding everything involvedwith the process of treatment and recovery.

For more information about the ABCProgram, please contact Cathy Carley at (931) 647-2376 ext. 71729 or by e-mail at ccarley@ymcamidtn.org.You can also find the ABC program on Facebook at: facebook.com/pages/After-Breast-Cancer-Clarksville-Area-Pink-Ribbon-Program.

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The ABC Program is having a breastcancer survivor party and spa night

on October 18 at Miller Motte Technical College!

Manis, pedis, and more!Contact Cathy Carley at

(931) 647-2376 ext. 71729 orccarly@ymcamidtn.org for more information and to register!

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Eat Your Way Healthy

By Melissa Wells

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I love food! Unfortunately, sometimes that manifests itself inunhealthy choices. The good news is, there are many healthy optionsavailable to help you curb those cravings and eat well without feelingdeprived. Research has also shown that certain foods and food properties help to reduce your risk of breast cancer and otherdiseases. These include whole grains, nuts,fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy (1%) products from cows that have NOT beentreated with growth hormones, fish rich inOmega 3 oils, beans, berries, and cruciferousvegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower andkale. Eating healthy and maintaining a healthyweight is an important step in breast cancer prevention. The American Institute for CancerResearch (aicr.org) also states, “There is evidence that the minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals in plant foods could interactin ways that boost their individual anti-cancer effects. This concept ofinteraction, where 1 + 1 = 3, is called synergy.” But in order to followa healthy diet for the long term, it also has to taste good. When youhave delicious recipes full of bold flavors, you will enjoy eating healthyand your body will thank you!

HummusRecipe from avoidcancernow.comContributed By Julie Russell of Shoreview, Minnesota

Put together these ingredients:1 can (15 ounces) chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained3 Tbsp onion, finely chopped1 medium lemon, finely chopped3 Tbsp olive oil1/4 cup Tahini (garlic lovers can add another 1/2 to 1 clove of garlic)1/2 tsp ground cuminsalt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Puree the above ingredientsin a blender or food processor. Serve with sliced cucumbers, carrots, other veggies or slices of whole wheat pita bread.

Mock Lemon-Mint MargaritasRecipe from Prevention.com

2 c water3/4 c + 1 Tbsp sugar2/3 c lemon juice½ c fresh mint leaves + 6 sm sprigs½ tsp coarse saltIn heavy medium saucepan, combine water and all but 1 tablespoon of sugar (set aside insmall bowl). Bring to a boil, andstir to dissolve sugar completely. Transfer to medium bowl, andstir in lemon juice and mint leaves. Let liquid cool slightly. Transfer 1cup of lemon-mint mixture to an ice-cube tray and freeze. Refrigerateremaining mixture. When ready to serve, mix salt with reserved tablespoon of sugar. Transfer to medium plate, and shake to spreadevenly. Wet rims of 6 margarita (or martini) glasses, and lightly dip intosalt-sugar mixture. Transfer frozen lemon-mint margarita cubes to ablender. Add chilled margarita liquid mix, and blend until slushy. Pourinto prepared glasses, and garnish with mint sprigs.Makes 6 ServingsPrep Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 5 minutes

Spice-Rubbed Chicken Tortillas with Mango SalsaRecipe from Prevention.com

1½ Tbsp brown sugar • 2 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground ginger • ½ tsp coarse salt½ tsp ground red pepper4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)2 tsp olive oil • 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced¼ c coarsely chopped cilantro + additional for garnish4 whole wheat tortillas (10" diameter)½ c mango salsa or chutney

In small bowl, combine sugar, cumin, ginger, salt, and ground red pepper. Coat both sides of chicken with spice rub. Set aside. Line baking sheet with foil, and preheat broiler. Heat oil in large nonstick

skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion, andcook until vegetables are soft and lightly browned, about 10minutes. Stir in cilantro, and cover skillet to keep vegetableswarm. Broil chicken about 6 minutes on each side or until athermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160 degrees F and juices run clear. Let chicken cool slightly before cutting into ½ inch-thick slices. Heat tortillas by placingeach one in large dry skillet over medium heat for 30 secondson each side or until heated through. To serve, spoon a portionof vegetables down the center of each tortilla. Arrange chickenslices over vegetables, and roll up. Spoon 2 tablespoons ofmango salsa over each tortilla. Garnish with cilantro.

Makes 4 Servings (1 tortilla, 1 chicken breast, 3/4 cup of veg-etables, and 2 tablespoons of salsa) Prep Time: 25 minutesCooking Time: 22 minutesIn case you just can’t imagine spicy food without a margarita, here isan alcohol free version for guilt-free, healthy enjoyment!

Get in the Pinkwith Clean Eating! By Charlene Mazur

The subject of health, nutrition and fitness comes very easily for me in part becauseI was diagnosed with hypoglycemia at the ageof 15. A quarter of a century later, I have read,researched and retained a lot of informationand learned much about my body in theprocess. I have learned and taught others to commit to food as fuel in itsnaked form, as a goal to maintain thebody in perfect condition by consuming healthy food in its mostnatural state. This means nothingprocessed, or eating clean.

Eating clean can be difficult when the aisles of the grocery store are chock full ofboxes, cans, bags, and bottleswith catchy tag lines and mouth-watering photos strategi-cally placed to visually entice you tochoose a certain product. It is easy tocompare the advertising as well. Howmany commercials have you seen aboutbroccoli? The first thing you need to do iscommit to a healthier you. You are the mostimportant person in your life, why wouldn’t youput your needs before anyone else’s? This isnormally very difficult to grasp, especially forwomen. Women are generally nurturers andtake care of others first. However, when awoman takes this route, and neglects her

health, the people that she cares for are oftenlost when she becomes ill.

I am willing to betthat in the majority of Families, a woman is stillthe individual deciding what foods are on thegrocery list and what the Family will be eating.

I am going to share a few tips with youon how to get started on a healthier you! This isyour first lesson; if you take care of yourself,your Family will soon follow. Avoid shoppingwith your Family for a while. It’s hard to say noto them because you want to make themhappy, and sometimes, it is easier than dealing with the tantrums. By shoppingalone, you will allow yourself time to getfamiliar with your grocery store andwhere everything is located.

Lesson two: The majority offoods in the center isles areprocessed in some way. Stick to theoutside parameter of the store as itwill hold the least processed foods.Be careful, grocery stores havelearned to strategically place itemstogether to encourage you to purchase multiple things, and oftenplace the processed items among thehealthier options. Try new foods in the

produce and meat section. Replace iceberg lettuce with dark leafy greens and

romaine. Try a new kind of apple, bake ratherthan deep fry french fries from a real potatoesor sweet potatoes. Replace one red meat mealwith fish. Replace a chicken breast with turkeybreast. Choose a better cut of beef, or choosepork loin rather than pork steak. It may be hardat first, but as with any change, it will get easier.

Lesson three: When you eat even asmall amount of sugary and fatty foods, yourbody will crave more. People often make manypoor product choices because they are attracted to the design or the way that it makesthem feel. The marketing of the product helpsto entice you to give it a try. Once you do, yourisk becoming addicted to it because your bodywants more. This is where your feelings towardthe product come into play. The food makesyou feel good because it tastes good, due tothe unnatural enhancements and additives. Yourbody doesn’t know that it’s bad, and neither doyou until you become ill due to poor diet and nutrition. Foods in their natural state come withmany of the nutrients that your body needs tostay healthy. The overall goal for eating healthyis to make better choices. Educate yourself onwhat you are putting into your body on a dailybasis then educate your Family. Take back whatis rightfully yours and something that only youcontrol. Decide once and for all that you areworth more and deserve better every day andsoon you will be looking as good as you feel!

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If you’re summer was anything likemine, you didn’t get any cleaning or organizingdone. Now that school is back in session, schoolshopping is done and the closets are bulging.We’ve all seen the clean your house TV shows, but do you really want all your belongings strewnon the lawn for the neighbors to see? I don’t. Opening my chaotic garage is embarrassingenough.

Where do we start? Follow these stepsto tidy house success.

1. Set aside time to clean and organize.2. Set a goal.3. Mentally prepare for tough choices. 4. Have tools ready.5. DO IT!

1. Set aside timePlan an hour to clean an

entire room. If you only have 20 minutes, use it towhittle away the job one bit at a time. To de-clut-ter and organize a room, you may need one tofour hours. Plan accordingly. Don’t allow yourselfto be distracted. Get it done while the kids are inschool, taking naps, or get a sitter.

2. Set a goal Pick a room and identify the challenge.

Decide which rooms are the most important andthe desired outcome. In my 20 years of cleaningexperience, no house is completely clutter-free.From apartments to million dollar homes, we allhave a lot of stuff! Some of us just have morespace for it than others. It’s what you do with thespace you’ve got that matters. If you own morethan five of one item, you don’t have to feel like ahoarder. Collections are acceptable; just givethem the space they deserve.

3. Mentally prepare for tough choicesDon’t allow your emotions to hold you

back from accomplishing your goal. This will helpyou stick to your guns when it comes to donating junior’s baby booties. Take a picture ofsentimental items. A picture of beloved items will give you the same emotion as physicallytouching them. The mind is powerful and memories are triggered by all the senses, not onlyby touch. Be strong and donate those items thatcan bless someone else’s life.

4. Have tools readyYou’ve picked the offending room and

you’re ready to dive in. What are your tools of success?Cleaning kit: dusting items, glass cleaner, bucket,cleaning solution, rags, vacuum, paper towels, degreaser, magic eraser, garbage bags.

Organizing kit: garbage bags, boxes labeled: Donate, Keep, Wrong Room, Group (items youplan to store together, crafts, jewelry, and toys).Decorating kit: hammer, screw drivers, pliers,mea-suring tape, level, nails, screws, picture wire, etc.

Having your tools prepared will saveyou more time than anything!

5. DO IT!We’re in the room with our tools,

dressed comfortably, ready to work. Now let’smake it enjoyable with upbeat music or a greataudio book. Your favorite music or book keepsyour mind busy during menial labor. Time will flyand you’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish. If you only have an hour, set a timer.Cleaning: Think top to bottom, left to right. Don’tlose yourself in the middle of a room. Start on oneside of the door and work your way to the otherside. You won’t miss anything in between. First,dust ceiling fans, cobwebs, window blinds, furniture, baseboards. Clean walls and lightswitches. Last vacuum yourself out the door. Organizing: Use the same technique as cleaning. Top to bottom, left to right. Have allyour labeled boxes and bags ready. Tackle onespace at a time. If you are grouping scattereditems, have the group boxes ready and organizethe groups last. Leave the groups in the boxesuntil you get new storage containers. Don’t stopthe task at hand to go shopping for containers.Finish what you’re doing and shop later. Decorating: Remove old décor, bedding, furniture, window treatments, etc. Then clean and organize your space. Now you’re ready to bringin new items.

Realize cleaning, organizing and decorating aren’t one time chores; a neat and

clutter free home is acontinuous job. Plan to do spring and fallcleaning. Make

sure you rewardyourself for a job

well done. Get a massage, buy new towels,or indulge in your favoritecandy bar. For me, the reward

is having a clean room. Love it!If you are still overwhelmed or

just don’t have the time, call inreinforcements. Be willing topay for extra help. There aremore and more working

women and men hiring outcleaning, organizingand decorating. Hiring can help saveyou time and money

in the end, and asking forhelp is not a sign of weakness.

By Val Throckmorton, MVP Cleaning Services

Clear out yourClutter

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If you’re getting married in the spring,you should already be thinking about your wedding plans. Whether your wedding is goingto be a small, intimate affair or a large gala,there are dozens of details to plan. You’ll needto do everything from getting your marriage license to deciding who’s going to make thetoasts at your reception.

The first thing you’ll need is a budgetso you and your fiancé will know what you canafford and how many guests you will be able toinvite. The earlier you choose a date and reserve a location, the more likely you are to getwhat you want. Once you have your guest listdrafted, you can start to plan details that needa head count, such as: invitations, cake size, reception hall and catering.

You’ve probably been looking at wedding gowns since you were a little girl, butyou’ll still have to go shopping and you’ll needto find the gowns for your maid/matron ofhonor and brides maids. As tempting as it maybe, don’t forget your groom! His best man and his groomsmen will also need to be outfitted. You’ll need to work several fittingsinto your schedule.

Every time you turn around, there willbe more decisions to make. Will you choose aphotographer or videographer, professional orfriend? What kind of decorations do you need?Do you want hors d’oeuvres or a full meal?Where will you go on your honeymoon? Whowill you get to officiate at our wedding? Do youhave time to go to the gym and workout so

you’ll look better in your gown and on the honeymoon?

Fort Campbell MWR has everythingyou need to help you plan and get ready foryour wedding ceremony, reception and honeymoon. Sometimes you need assistance,someone to help you plan and coordinate.MWR has a Catering and Events Coordinatorwho offers individual personalized services, ex-clusive to Fort Campbell. This service is avail-able to all eligible MWR patrons at noadditional charge. All it takes is a phone call to (270) 461-0274.

Cole Park Commons, Sportsman’sLodge and Joe Swing Recreational Facil-ity are all available for your ceremonyand/or reception. If you’ve alwaysdreamed of having your wedding outside, Outdoor Recreation also hassomebeautiful outdoor areas and pavilions for your special day.

Eagle Catering has a chef and staff justwaiting to serve up a delicious weddingfeast. They offer any level of service tomeet your needs. You can have everything from an elegant meal withbutlers, to a buffet, or even an outdoorpicnic. They’ll work with you to offer youthe best service and food to fit your budget.

Leisure Travel Services can also helpyou plan the perfect honeymoon. Theycan make hotel reservations and book air-line flights. They can get you on the cruiseyou’ve always dreamed of or find you a

resort on a secluded beach.They can also set you upwith a honeymoon registry.Why register for the perfectchina when you can registerfor the perfect honeymoon?All you have to do is sitdown with one of theirknowledgeable agents. Together you can plan yourdream honeymoon. LeisureTravel Services will provideguest notification inserts foryour invitations to announcethe honeymoon you haveplanned to the incredibledestination of your choice.Guests and invitees can feelgood about gifting your romantic getaway withoutworry; it's a gift you willalways remember and cher-

ish. Leisure Travel Services is located in the PXMall and can be reached at (270) 798-7436.

If you plan to attend the “Here Comethe Brides” Bridal Show at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville on November 6th, make sure to stop by the FortCampbell MWR Eagle Catering and LeisureTravel Services table. You can find more information on the bridal show at www.herecomethebridesbridalshow.com.

HERE COMES THE BRIDEBy CynDe Clack

By Melissa Wells

Travel can be extremely therapeutic.Whether it is a spa/resort destination, a cruise,a spontaneous road trip or a dream vacationthat has taken years of savings, it is the idea ofgetting away that brightens the spirit andcauses stress to evaporate like dew on the summer grass. A vacation is supposed to takeyou away from your problems and allow you torelax. It can be taken for specific reasons to particular destinations, or just for fun. You don’thave to watch the clock; a vacation can take aday, a week, a month or even just a couple ofhours. The most important thing is to relax.

Traveling is one of my favorite pasttimes. I have traveled a lot, but still have a longbucket list of places that I have to see. I want tovisit Rome, Italy, Prague, Switzerland, Figi,Machu Pichu, Egypt, and Greece, to name afew. There are also specific destinations that I would like to visit at certain times of the yearsuch as Salem, Massachusetts at Halloween, Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day, and New Englandto see the fall foliage.

Sometimes, it is the dreaming and the planningthat is most of the fun. I love travel brochures,and magazines. You can look at the pictures,close your eyes, and you are listening to thesound of the waves crashing on the beach or atthe top of a mountain with the wind blowingthrough your hair.

Taking a trip can also be healing, bothmentally and physically. Not only does it allowyou to relax, but it lifts the spirits and allows youto expand your imagination and dream. Youdon’t have to go far or spend a lot of money.The most important thing is that it feeds your

spirit, such as a trip that I took in college. A group of us went camping inthe Badlands of South Dakota.At the time, I was working fulltime in a job that I hated as wellas going to school full time. Iwas not healthy, physically ormentally. That trip completelychanged my perspective. I sat with my journal in thosedesolate lands with the cloudsrolling overhead and justtook in the surroundings. Itbrought such peace andutter quiet. It also allowedme to focus on things athome with a clear head.For me, it was healing.Do you research and plan

your trips, or do you jump in the car with justthe clothes on your back? What is your ideaof rest and relaxation? If you want somethingwhere you don’t have to plan, there are allmany all-inclusive spa and health resorts thathave nutritionists, personal trainers andother professionals on staff to meet yourevery need. Maybe you just want peace andquiet with no phones, computers, televi-sions or other people to distract you fromyour solitude. If that is the case, maybe a quietcamping trip is just the thing to renew yourspirit. MWR Leisure Travel Services has many

options and travel professionals to help you ifyou are having trouble deciding.

Whatever you choose, the most important thing is to do something that makesyou feel better and recharges your batteries, soto speak. Even if it is as simple as disconnectingwith a good book in your back yard, travel to your rest, relaxation and healing destination today.

Contact MWR Leisure Travel Services at (270) 798-7436 or visit them in the Main PX Mall.

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Oktoberfest is a two-week festival inMunich Germany that has been held annuallysince 1810. It’s the world’s largest fair with morethan six million people attending each year, inspiring hundreds of large and smallOktoberfest celebrations throughoutthe world.

This year, Fort Campbellwill be joining the celebrations withour own Oktoberfest! On October8th, from 12 noon until 6 p.m., comeout to Cole Park Commons and joinin the fun. You will immediately getinto the spirit when you attend ourGerman festival complete with polkamusic, games, dancing, Germanfood and German beer. Wear yourlederhosen, dirndls and hats or comeas you are because in true Germanfestival tradition, we’ll be doing the Chicken Dance for food, drinkand souvenirs.

Our menu of authentic

German food will include favorites such as;Jager Schnitzel, Paprika Schnitzel, RahmSchnitzel, Brat Wurst, Weiss Wurst, KnackWurst, Sauerkraut, Rotkohl (red cabbage),

Kartoffelsalat (potato salad), and Kartoffelpuffer(potato pancake). For your sweet tooth, we’llhave Black Forest Cake, Apfelstrudel (applestrudel), and Streuselkuchen (crumb cake).

For some, Oktoberfest is allabout the beer. You’ll have a hard timechoosing which of the many varietiesof German beer to try first. Bretzeln(pretzels) will be available to cleanseyour palate between each flavor.

This Oktoberfest offerssomething for all ages. Bring the kids from 12 noon until 4 p.m., andhave a blast with face painters, balloon twisters, crafts, pumpkin decorating and inflatables for the children to enjoy.

Activities, crafts, games andinflatables will be free. Food and beverages will be available for pur-chase. For more information aboutOktoberfest, please call MWR PublicRelations at (270) 798-7535.

Celebrate Oktoberfestwith Fort Campbell MWR

By CynDe Clack

“Yippee-ti-yi-yo, get along little doggies.” These words were made famous bythe cowboys who were hired by ranchers tokeep a watchful eye over the herds on the wideopen range. In the good ol' days, the cowboywas the glue that held The West together. Although the addition of the fenced in herdshas removed some of the need for old fash-ioned cowboys, you can still enjoy the idea ofbeing a cowboy or cowgirl on a scenic trail ride.

Conveniently located outside of Gate10, the Fort Campbell Riding Stables offers avariety of ways to get connected to the OldWest through their trail, pony and hay rides; occasionally offering particular trail rides to cel-ebrate special occasions such as Easter,Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. To welcome theonset of fall, the Fort Campbell Riding Stablesis offering another extraordinary trail ride. OnOctober 15, enjoy a scenic trail ride filled withthe colors of fall as mounted riders casually ex-plore some of the trails Fort Campbell has tooffer. The trail ride will last approximately twohours, and riders will break half way during the

ride for an old-fashioned chuck wagon stylemeal consisting of biscuits, cowboy beans, potatoes, and more. As the weather starts tocool, the 5 p.m. start for this ride is the perfectopportunity to enjoy a peaceful and serenehorseback ride off into thesunset. There are only fifteenspaces available and ridersmust be at least ten years ofage or older to participate.Interested participantsshould register before theOctober 12 registrationdeadline. The $55 fee for theride is due at the time of registration. For safety, parents or legal guardiansmust accompany childrenbetween the ages of ten andsixteen, and anyone underthe age of eighteen is required to wear a helmet.Helmets are provided byFort Campbell Riding

Stables. Other restrictions apply regardingproper clothing attire and shoes. For more information, please call the Fort Campbell Riding Stables at (270) 798-3126/2629. Officesare closed Monday and Tuesday.

Ride and Dine Western StlyeBy Keri McPeak