Have you scheduled your cervical cancer screening yet?
Cervical Cancer is the 4th most common Cause Of Cancer Deaths Among Women In the U.S. HPV Vaccines and Cervical Cancer Screening Have Made It One Of The Most Preventable Cancer.
HPV vaccine is cancer prevention.
For more information
https://blogs.stjude.org/progress/hpv-vaccination-prevents-cancer.html
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/index.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/index.html
Let's Talk Pueblo!
December 5th Christmas Lunch Break in Pueblo
Let's Talk
I am Laurie Cardin a Ten-year cervical cancer Survivor and founder of Cervical Cancer Colorado Connection, I advocate for cervical cancer prevention, awareness and connect survivors with support.
I began my cancer journey going to this gyno cancer lunch when I was diagnosed in 2013. This group helped keep me grounded knowing I was not fighting alone, and I could talk about anything in this group without judgement and feel safe. Covid canceled our healing group for 2 years; it was time to start again! It has been my pleasure to Sponsor the Gynecology cancer Survivor Lunch Break that meets in-person every 2ndThursday of the month! The lunch is open to any Gynecology cancer Survivor in or out of treatment. The aim of this Lunch Break is to give you the opportunity to meet with other Survivors, share experiences, support each other, and see that you are not alone.
Can’t wait to meet you!
Breathe
Recognize the physical and emotional stress attending gatherings may create. It is perfectly acceptable and appropriate to modify your plans to make time for adequate rest.
Focus on balanced meals, avoid excesses and make time for light exercise to reduce stress.
Self-care is an essential part of maintaining well-being and managing stress. Allow time for self-care activities you enjoy such as reading, listening to music or crafting. Pedi, Hair Day!
Remember it is normal to experience feelings of sadness over how cancer may have changed your holiday season.
Be patient, compassionate and gentle with yourself.
Though it may be uncomfortable expressing these normal feelings with family, friends or a helpful professional, do it anyway.
You might also consider joining a support group.
Remember you are not alone.
meet our survivor support partners
CERVIVOR
Cervivor is a global community of patient advocates who inspire and empower those affected by cervical cancer by educating and motivating them to use their voices for creating awareness to end stigma, influence decision and change, and end cervical cancer.
https://cervivor.org/
https://www.facebook.com/cervivor
AMANDA FARRELL
Therapeutic Massage Expert Amanda is a Medical Massage Therapist practicing in Colorado since 2004. She studied at the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy and the Colorado School of Healing Arts where she has completed a total of 3,650 hours of training over the course of 15 years. She is certified in many Medical Massage Modalities including: Neuromuscular Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Scar Tissue Reconstruction, Oncology Massage, Sports Therapy, Active Release Therapy, and Craniosacral Therapy.
Sites and Insights
has a one-of-a-kind, award winning, innovative curriculum that heals emotional trauma by creating a sense of hope, peace, joy and empowerment. Our mission is to provide a creative and unique way to transform the lives of those impacted by cancer using color, art, and Mindful Healing Programs by helping to process this life-changing experience.
Keeping Colorado Communities Healthy
At Immunize Colorado, we work to protect Colorado families, schools, and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. Immunize Colorado works with health care providers, public health departments, businesses, policy makers, and community organizations to fulfill our mission. By focusing on six programming areas – coalition building, community outreach, provider education, data translation, free and low-cost immunization partnerships, and public policy – the coalition leverages the strengths and resources of our members and community partners to maximize the effectiveness of our efforts.
https://www.immunizecolorado.org/
Sage Nutrition Counseling, LLC
Cheyenne Sommerville MS, RD is a Registered Dietician with Sage Nutrition Counseling. Cheyenne works with clients who have a wide range of health problems including diabetes, cancer, autoimmune problems, food allergies/sensitivities, and eating disorders.
“I love what I do and I enjoy working with the community to dispel common nutrition myths and spread more factual, evidence-based information..”
https://www.facebook.com/sagenutritioncounseling
https://sagenutritioncounseling.com/
Mary Hollenbeck PTA Pelvic Health Specialist
Meet Mary Hollenbeck, PTA has been a Pelvic Health Specialist for women over 25 years. She is passionate about helping heal and empower women all ages with pelvic pain.
She has taken numerous courses to specialize in pelvic health and wellness, beginning in the mid 90’s, as the specialty began to emerge within Physical Therapy.
Some of her major accomplishments include developing and working in the pelvic health program at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs for 9 years. She later developed a pelvic health program as a part of a growing private practice, centered mainly in Orthopedics, in Colorado Springs.
Mary is very inspired to help both women live their very best lives and to return to their active and fulfilled lives. Outside of work she loves spending time with her husband, Galen, their three grown daughters and her two grandsons. You can also find her enjoying watercolor painting, hiking and sewing.
Mary email: Mary@healingspotpt.com
Website: www.healingspotpt.com
Sound Healer, Yoga Instructor, Empowerment Coach
Meet Molly she used sound healing and yoga to heal herself during a turbulent time in her life. It helped her rise up out of depression and find her true heart's calling. In 2021, Molly took huge leaps of faith and made transformational changes in her life, including quitting her 30-year teaching career and moving intrastate to follow her heart’s calling.
She now puts her certification in sound healing, yoga, reiki and intuitive coaching to work in her own business, Sacred Sound Healing LLC, helping women heal and create the life they desire. She implements her award-winning teaching skills and singing talent in her programs and sessions.
Molly has a BA in music from University of Colorado and an MA in ethnomusicology from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. She lived in Japan for eleven years and is also a specialist of Japanese folk song. In her spare time, Molly likes to practice Japanese traditional instruments and go mountain biking.
sacredsoundhealingbymolly
www.mollyadkins.com
HELPING OTHERS TO HELP OTHERS “REMOVE THE CERVICAL CANCER FEAR, GET YOUR PAP SMEAR”
Arts & Wellness was formed in 2015 to bring awareness to a potential silent killer; cervical cancer. We are a grassroots nonprofit organization of Trailhead Institute. Arts & Wellness develops and implements plans to increase the rate of cervical cancer screenings; to increase awareness and the importance of HPV vaccination rate for children.
Since 2015, Arts & Wellness has provided cervical cancer screenings to 450 women who visited 9HealthFairs (9HF). We have participated in numerous health fairs providing brochures, pamphlets, and other educational materials in metro areas communities. Our funding comes from our annual fundraiser held each January, community organizations, community leaders, community health organizations, and local church members.
Hope Scarves is an international non-profit organization based in Louisville, Kentucky. Our mission is to support people facing cancer through scarves, stories, and research. Since our founding in 2012, we’ve grown exponentially and have affectionately become known as “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Scarves.”
We collect scarves from around the world and stories from cancer survivors and pair them together to spread hope to others in treatment. They are the tangible reminders there is light in the world. They are our “now.”
In addition to scarves and stories, Hope Scarves has established a Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Fund to support cutting edge researchers and clinical trials around the country. The research is the push for change, and it is our “future.” Research is key for improved treatment options and outcomes.
Amy Christman
Meet Amy Founder, Ayama with Amy personal wellness philosophy is that mindful movement should be affordable, approachable, and fun. Amy has spent over a decade in the fitness and wellness industry and holds degrees in both Kinesiology & Nutrition from Arizona State University.
Amy also received my 200hr RYT in 2017, and she has been practicing yoga on and off for nearly 20 years. Her passion is teaching people to love and trust themselves through mindful movement, and she is so honored to work with you!
no more need to die from Cervical cancer
Kristina Trujillo Past away from Cervical Cancer September 16, 2018
Kristina Words: These last couple of days, I allowed myself to be totally open and vulnerable. I allowed myself to show what cancer looks like in my world.
No makeup.
No fillers.
I laughed. I cried. I went into shock to see how much emotion I had in my eyes and face.
I did it for the person who is scared.
I did it for someone who feels alone.
I did it for someone who no longer feels beautiful, when raw beauty is real beauty.
I did it for that one person who needed it.
I did it because in the storm of cancer, life can still be beautiful.
~Kristina ~
Photo credit: Ken Lytle
@kennethlytlephotography
Kristina's message
https://www.facebook.com/KristinasButterflyEffect/videos/2030236456995261
i miss you..............