CANCER PATIENTS FIND COMFORT WITH GROUP.Byline: JEAN RUSSELL VOGEL Twice a month for two hours, about 20 cancer patients, with a family member or care-giver, meet at Aspen Outpatient Center to share their experiences in dealing with the dreaded diagnosis. ``Helping each other to cope with cancer'' is what the Simi Valley Cancer Support Group is all about, said Mike O'Connor, volunteer facilitator with the 5-year-old program sponsored by the Simi Valley Hospital's Cancer Institute. Once a month, a medical specialist spends an hour with the group, making a formal presentation or dealing with members' questions. A chemotherapist spoke at a recent meeting, and a dietitian dietitian /di·e·ti·tian/ (di?e-tish´in) one skilled in the use of diet in health and disease. di·e·ti·tian or di·e·ti·cian n. A person specializing in dietetics. and physical therapist are being scheduled in the near future, said JoLynn Nelson, program coordinator for the institute. O'Connor sought out the support group several years ago when his doctor suggested it in connection with his tumor surgery. From his own experience, he encourages anyone undergoing treatment to join the group. In repeated periodic checkups, O'Connor has been pronounced free of cancer, and he considers himself a fortunate survivor. Having retired from Lockheed security forces 18 months ago, he was eager to ``put something back'' and volunteered as support group facilitator. O'Connor also volunteers regularly at the hospital to be a supportive presence to families of patients involved in surgery, or to outpatients. Members of the support group also make themselves available to visit or otherwise offer encouragement to each other between meetings. Meetings are 6 to 8 p.m. on first and third Mondays in the education room at the Aspen Outpatient Center, 2750 Sycamore Drive. When fifth Mondays occur, the group enjoys a strictly social evening dining out together. For more information, call 583-2284 to reach Nelson or O'Connor. There is no fee for participation in the group. Recent high school graduates winning Simi Valley Woman's Club scholarships are: Stacey Brenner, Simi Valley High School Simi Valley High School is a secondary school located in Simi Valley, California which was established in 1920 as the first high school in the valley. It nestles in the Santa Susana Mountains and is adjacent to the San Fernando Valley, part of the city and county of Ventura. ; Laura Stockle, Royal High School; and Nicole Ramirez, Apollo High School Apollo High School could refer to any of the following educational institutions in the United States:
The Simi Valley branch of the American Association of University Women ''This article or section is being rewritten at The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. recently presented scholarships to Simi Valley High School graduates Brenner, Leigh Weisshaupt and Teresa Jagard. Moorpark College student Irene Barnard of Simi Valley received a re-entry RE-ENTRY, estates. The resuming or retaking possession of land which the party lately had. 2. Ground rent deeds and leases frequently contain a clause authorizing the landlord to reenter on the non-payment of rent, or the breach of some covenant, when the scholarship from AAUW AAUW abbr. American Association of University Women upon her acceptance at California State University Enrollment  , Hayward. The Simi Valley Hospital Simi Valley Hospital (SVH) is a Seventh-day Adventist hospital located located in Simi Valley, California. SVH is a member of Adventist Health. New Construction Simi Valley Hospital is in the process of building a new wing to the hospital. Volunteer Guild has presented scholarships to Royal High School graduate Michele Arnold; and to Simi Valley High School graduates Kevin Fleming, Aine Yung, and Julia and Nicole Dubiel. |
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