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complement surgical, radiation and infusion therapies
to reduce pain and anxiety in the clinical setting. Some

HELEN VOGEL

"Survivorship is
the gratitude I
feel for the gift of
my life, which has
been enriched by
the journey and all
those amazing
people who have
helped me along
the way."

of these include "healing touch," aromatherapy, visual
imagery and mindfulness.
The Geraldine G. Schultz Fund for Breast Cancer
Survivors reflects UM St. Joseph's commitment to loving
service and compassionate care. These healing therapies
include individual and group psychosocial support, wellness
workshops on nutrition and exercise, image consultation,
art and music therapy, and spiritual care.
No one wants to hear the words "You have breast cancer,"
but now the follow-up to that is, "but we're going to take
care of it and you're going to be fine." Sweet words, indeed,
to end that sentence.

created by Dr. Schultz, guarantees an immediate review
by pathologists, leading to a follow-up patient consultation within 24 hours after a biopsy. To deliver this kind
of compassionate care, the Breast Center team goes to
tremendous lengths.
The Geraldine G. Schultz Fund for Breast Cancer
Survivors is a natural extension of this mission to
enhance patients' and their families' quality of life from
diagnosis, through treatment, into recovery and beyond.
When the permanent fund reaches $2 million, it will
provide $100,000 annually for the kinds of services
Dr. Schultz and the Breast Center team have championed.
The fund will sustain No More Sleepless Nights™ and other
supportive care programs for breast cancer patients

PHYLLIS ATTMAN

and their families that educate them about prevention,
screening, treatment and survivorship issues. The Fund

"I have been
cancer-free for
17 years but that
doesn't mean
I ever forget about
it. The memory is
always there and
patients need to
learn how to deal
with the 'new normal.'
It's wonderful to
see women guided
on this journey."

also will enhance integrative therapies designed to

WHAT DOES SURVIVORSHIP MEAN TO YOU?
Tell us and consider honoring

are vital to the Fund's mission and

share your own breast cancer

a survivor or your caregiver with

will have a powerful impact on the

survivorship story, please call

a tax-deductible donation to

health of survivors and their fami-

the UM St. Joseph Medical Center

support the Geraldine G. Schultz

lies for generations to come.

Foundation at 410-337-1397 or

Fund for Breast Cancer Survivors.
Philanthropic gifts of every size

To speak with us about giving

email sjfoundation@umm.edu.

opportunities and if you want to

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