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Move it or Lose it® Publications
Essert Associates
Newsletter, Volume 1, Issue 3, 2008
The end of May, I had a surgical biopsy done on my upper right arm, which showed an indefinite pathology. The end result of the biopsy was a referral to Dr. Richard Nicholas at UAMS (Med Center) in Little Rock who performed surgery on July 27 and hence determined the mass was a high grade sarcoma which had metastasized to my lung with 5 lesions. Chemotherapy (4 weeks in hospital separated by 2 weeks at home) and radiation (35 sessions) followed. These procedures all took place in L.R. at UAMS. Chemo was complete November 24, radiation a bit sooner.
The good news from my check up and X ray on Jan. 4 is that my lungs are clear. An earlier MRI noted the arm is clear. God is good, prayers have worked and the nasty meds are working. My docs and nurses have been super….great care. So this has been an interesting summer/fall. Aquatic therapy and now some land OT are proving useful for rehab and general conditioning. I am getting stronger each day and plan to be in Washington the end of February for the ATRI Specialty and Sanibel for the Symposium. My Breast Cancer workshop has expanded a bit.
So what does this mean to you? I think it means that you never know quite what is coming and you better stay strong and fit. I think it meant some good thinking and meditation time for me to get priorities in order. I have appreciated family and friends and their support more than you know.
When I go to the pool at Conway Regional every day for my own rehab I meet folks who need to talk. Now, I have time to listen. Nobody complains that I have no hair . Most everyone needs encouragement and this is a reciprocal arrangement.
I plan to do some writing about exercise for oncology patients both in hospital and at home. If you have ideas or suggestions I will welcome them. Quality of life is a major issue and we all have different perceptions and measurements. My soapbox is still : take responsibility for yourself and get moving….
My favorite quote from the year is from L. Jablonsky…..”Show up, pay attention and reach out to others. “
Thank you for being…..Peace, Mary
Dear friends and Colleagues—
Volume 1, Issue 3, Jan 2008
Thank you for requesting our newsletter! For questions or comments, email messert@mindspring.com
CEC Courses now available:
AEA:
7486 Warm Water Bodywork 4 CEC
7484 Breast Cancer WaterWork 2.5 CEC
7485 Fibromyalgia WaterWork 2 CEC
7485 Fibromyalgia WaterWork 2 CEC, Home Study
7483 Arthritis Water Work 2 CEC, Home Study
7484Breast Cancer WaterWork 2 CEC, Home Study
ATRIC:
77001 Fibromyalgia WaterWork Corresp, 3 CEC
77004 Breast Cancer WaterWork Correspondence, 4 CEC
See website for details
Upcoming Workshop Dates
Don’t forget:
New Breast Cancer Recovery: On Land and In Water by Essert and Aaronson.
CEC and Ancillary available.
See http://www.maryessert.com/
Remember: Stretch EVERYDAY!
Mary Essert
3635 Irby Dr.
Conway, AR 72034
Phone:
501-505-8601
www.maryessert.com; messert@mindspring.com
2008 UPDATE
ATRI Specialty Institute:
Washington, D.C.—Feb. 21-24, 2008
-Cancer and Lymphedema Treatment Tools (Feb. 23: 1:45-5:15pm)
-Arthritis and FMS Pain Management Techniques (Feb 23: 7:45-11:00am)
-Pain and Balance (Feb 21: 6-7 pm)
-www.atri.org
Arthritis Aquatic Instructor/Leader Training
TBA April
Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center in Conway, AR
-swoods@conwayregional.org
ATRI Aquatic Therapy Symposium:
Sanibel, FL—June 30-July 3, 2008
-Therapeutic Intervention for Lymphedema /Breast Cancer
-Wednesday July 2 (day of class)
-www.atri.org
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