Seminar For Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched By CancerÂ DARIEN -- Recognizing that the most important tool that a cancer survivor can have is education and the power and skill to use it, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in collaboration wi

By KAAREN VALENTA

Published: Mar 21, 2003 12:00 am

Seminar For Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched By Cancer

Â DARIEN ââ Recognizing that the most important tool that a cancer survivor can have is education and the power and skill to use it, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in collaboration with the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, will present âCancer: Keys to Survivorship ââFighting Fatigue and New Paradigms for Cancerâ on Tuesday, March 25. Supported by an educational grant from Ortho Biotech, this program will be held at Noroton Presbyterian Church, 2011 Post Road, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

âThis program is for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer,âexplained Patient Services Manager Phyllis Osterman. âWe will be covering areas that are not generally included in cancer education programs. Itâs sure to be an informative and enlightening event.â

Â Guest speaker Dr D. Barry Boyd, director of integrative medicine at Greenwich Hospital, will be discussing the integration of nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, and complementary therapies into the treatment of cancer. Teresa White, oncology nurse educator, will also talk about how to fight fatigue while facing cancer.

Â An estimated 1.2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year with 15,000 new cases in Connecticut. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the worldâs largest private organization concerned solely with funding research towards cures for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and Hodgkin disease, and improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

Â The Fairfield County CT Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be presenting two more âCancer: Keys to Survivorshipâ programs this spring. âLiving With, Through and Beyond Cancer: Strategies for Self-Empowerment and Self-Careâ will be held on April 29, and âAdvances in Managing Painâ on May 27.

Â All seminars will include a light supper and preregistration is required. To RSVP or for more information about any of the upcoming seminars, contact Phyllis Osterman at 203-967-8326 or view www.leukemia-lymphoma.org.

The Voters Chose Newtown

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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