Oakland County Oncology Nurse Experiences the Other Side of Cancer

Cindy Menzies has been cancer-free for seven years and now uses her experiences to encourage her patients.

Cindy Menzies is a breast cancer survivor. She is also an oncology nurse who never expected to walk into her own office as a patient. But there is a silver lining to the two surgeries, seven weeks of radiation and five years of Tamoxifen that Menzies endured, and her father was the first to recognize it. "My dad is the ultimate optimist," said Menzies, who lives and works in Oakland County. "When I told him I had breast cancer, the first thing he said was, 'Wow, you're going to be such a better nurse from this.' "And you know what? It's so true." As an inpatient oncology nurse at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, Menzies saw cancer and its effects daily. When she was having trouble swallowing, she went to her doctor; she remembers being "sure" she…

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Kristin Bull

9:03 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012

I love Cindy's description of her experience: "it zaps life into perspective." So simple - yet so real-to-life. Thanks for sharing your story.   more ›

Ann Romney, Breast Cancer Survivor, Spreads Word on Awareness

The Bloomfield Hills native not only has rallied for her husband Mitt Romney's presidential bid, but Ann Romney also has thrown her support behind breast cancer awareness.

While Ann Romney has taken to the presidential campaign trail to support her husband Mitt Romney, she also has rallied her efforts for another cause: breast cancer awareness. Ann Romney, a native of Bloomfield Hills and a student at Cranbrook, is a breast cancer survivor. In 2008, Ann Romney had surgery to remove a precancerous lump from her breast, according to the Boston Globe. Mitt Romney told CNN that Barack Obama, at the time the president-elect, called to offer his prayers to the Romney family. So while Ann Romney has campaigned for her husband this month, including a stop in Bloomfield Township on Oct. 12, she also has focused her attention on breast cancer awareness. Both Ann Romney and Michelle Obama wore pink dresses at the …

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hartland eagle

5:02 pm on Monday, October 22, 2012

It's partially an entitlement. Not everyone pays into Medicare. Any citizen qualifies at age 65, even if they've never paid a dime in Medicare tax. You pay a premium if you've never worked. No one has paid into Medicare what their benefits actually cost. Medicare tax rates haven't kept pace with the increasing cost of health care, and there was zero increase when the massive new prescription drug…   more ›

Fenton JD Michel Staff Donating Thursday Tips to Cancer Patients

Customers will be able to enter a raffle for a gift bag of over $40 in Kenra hair products plus a flat iron.

Breast Cancer Support Groups Near Fenton

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here's a list of local breast cancer support groups.

One in 8 American women and 1 in 1,000 American men will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. It’s estimated that more than 2 million people are diagnosed with breast cancer and fight for their lives each year. Breast cancer is difficult to face alone—for both patients and their loved ones. To help in the battle, there are a number of local resources and support groups. Women from the time they are faced with the possibility of a breast cancer diagnosis continuing the entire time that breast cancer remains a personal concern can attend a Reach to Recovery put on by the American Cancer Society. The support group is free and takes place at the East Michigan Office 2413 S Linden Rd Ste A in Flint, Michigan. Contact 877-499-4673…

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Charges to be added to Fenton Township Shooting Case, Fenton Mom Opens Gluten-Free Store

As usual, there was plenty of news in Fenton this week.

Here is a look at what you might have missed. We provided you with resources around Fenton to help readers stay healthy, as research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Fenton Patch had its Election Guide 2012, with information readers need about every race in town. Many are thinking pink for October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we had ways you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause in Michigan. In addition, we had the story about a Fenton mother, Marcy Watters, who has opened Ms. Ali’s Gluten Free Treats at the Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. Watters has made baked goods for years for her daughter, who has celiac disease. Also on Monday, Fenton Patch let you know about runners from …

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Fenton Panera Bread Store 'Goes Pink'

The bakery-restaurant's signature Pink Ribbon bagel will be sold in October to raise funds for breast cancer organizations.

The Panera Bread Pink Ribbon bagel is back. On Oct. 5, area bakery-cafes, including those in Fenton, will hold a "Go Pink Day" to mark the 11th year of Panera Bread's October fundraising effort for breast cancer causes. Sold in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the signature bagel has raised more than $1.25 million for breast cancer charities nationwide. In participating Panera bakery-cafes in the metro Detroit-area, funds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. “The Pink Ribbon Bagel has been a customer favorite for over a decade, in part because it’s a tasty way to add flavor to the day and because each bagel sold helps support the fight against an illness that touches so many,” said Lee Carmona, director of …

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Healthy Living Can Prevent Breast Cancer: Fenton Resources

Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Fenton to help you stay healthy.

You might be able to find help fighting breast cancer and other types of cancers at your local grocery store and fitness centers, according to the research findings of Dr. Marian Neuhouser, Ph.D, RD.  Dr. Neuhouser is a nutritional epidemiologist with a background in nutritional sciences. She is an investigator at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Her research is focused on lifestyle factors such as nutrition and physical activity. Some factors may prevent breast and prostate cancer and improve survivorship in those diagnosed with cancer.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, more than 200,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 American women will die …

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Fenton Man Wins Award for Modeling Bra at Breast Cancer Event

John Carpenter wins People's Choice Award at the Livingston County Women's Council of Realtor's Bras 4 A Cause fundraiser Thursday.

Women whistled, cheered, shouted and got their dollar bills ready as 15 local men strutted their stuff down the runway, sporting bras designed by sponsors. That's right - bras. The Fourth Annual Bras 4 A Cause fundraiser for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer was held at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center Thursday night. The Livingston County Women's Council of Realtor's sponsors the event, which raised $6,000 last year. This year, the People's Choice Award went to first-time model, Fenton resident John Carpenter, who participated in memory of his mother, who passed away seven years ago. Carpenter said he got his dance moves from his mom and that he would embarrass himself like this for her.

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