 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Sunday, Sept 8th will be the 2nd OCF Northern IL (Chicago) walk.
So far there are well over 500 registered for the walk. There are several OCF members who live in this area who will be coming out to support this event. I know 5 friends in this area who will be attending. If you will be attending please let me know so we can make plans to meet. I will be the featured speaker at the Chicago walk.
Its very important for survivors and caregivers to attend these functions. It helps to educate the dental/medical community of what OC survivors go thru. It shows the general public the importance of early detection and allows them to get a proper OC screening.
Please take some time out of your busy schedule to attend an event in your area. You can even host your own walk to help spread awareness of this horrible disease. For more info PM me or Susan Lauria.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
