Day 31: I'm here to help
In June I took over my new role as Clinical Nurse Breast Health Educator under a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I am also a breast cancer survivor as is well known by now.
I am at work everyday at the Yolanda G. Barco Institute and I can only say, I wish this had been here when I had to take my journey with cancer. I don’t want to sound like a commercial because I am sincere in saying that the institute is equal to and above what is available to patients anywhere.
It is exciting to be on the cutting edge and seeing the treatment and care that is given. I am proud to be a member of this team and honored to be in a position where I can outreach to others that are facing similar journeys.
The care and commitment that is offered in a community setting is a diamond in the rough. This plan is considered a whole body treatment and healing experience.
I am reaching out to the community to provide education and understanding and help. We are fortunate to have a Breast Care Navigator at the hospital that helps coordinate the front part of this journey and I am here to help you when your treatment and plan is being determined and follow through from there.
I am reaching out to schools, colleges and universities, local businesses and organizations and groups that express an interest.
I am hoping that I can help you or someone you know as this experience has long reaching effects.
Breast Cancer is not just affecting older women, as a friend’s daughter was just diagnosed at age 23 with breast cancer.
This is not to scare you but to also not let anyone be complacent in being pro-active in their own health issues.
Early detection saves lives and self breast exams, clinical exams and mammography are all tools to help us get those answers early.
Please feel free to contact me at the institute at (814)373-3381 and I hope to extend a helping hand. Thank you for letting me bring my story to you and hopefully help others.
Sincerely,
Sue Kilburn
PS- I still hate Brussel Sprouts!
(Editor’s note: In the story The Meadville Tribune wrote to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month, Sue was quoted as having named her cancer Brussel Sprouts, because she hates Brussel Sprouts.)
I am at work everyday at the Yolanda G. Barco Institute and I can only say, I wish this had been here when I had to take my journey with cancer. I don’t want to sound like a commercial because I am sincere in saying that the institute is equal to and above what is available to patients anywhere.
It is exciting to be on the cutting edge and seeing the treatment and care that is given. I am proud to be a member of this team and honored to be in a position where I can outreach to others that are facing similar journeys.
The care and commitment that is offered in a community setting is a diamond in the rough. This plan is considered a whole body treatment and healing experience.
I am reaching out to the community to provide education and understanding and help. We are fortunate to have a Breast Care Navigator at the hospital that helps coordinate the front part of this journey and I am here to help you when your treatment and plan is being determined and follow through from there.
I am reaching out to schools, colleges and universities, local businesses and organizations and groups that express an interest.
I am hoping that I can help you or someone you know as this experience has long reaching effects.
Breast Cancer is not just affecting older women, as a friend’s daughter was just diagnosed at age 23 with breast cancer.
This is not to scare you but to also not let anyone be complacent in being pro-active in their own health issues.
Early detection saves lives and self breast exams, clinical exams and mammography are all tools to help us get those answers early.
Please feel free to contact me at the institute at (814)373-3381 and I hope to extend a helping hand. Thank you for letting me bring my story to you and hopefully help others.
Sincerely,
Sue Kilburn
PS- I still hate Brussel Sprouts!
(Editor’s note: In the story The Meadville Tribune wrote to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month, Sue was quoted as having named her cancer Brussel Sprouts, because she hates Brussel Sprouts.)
