WORKOUTS HELP FUND SEARCH FOR CANCER'S CURE.Byline: David Greenberg The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. Daily News Staff Writer Anne Zibalese had a special fear of breast cancer after her mother died of it at the age of 49. Seven years ago Zibalese was diagnosed with the disease, but she has survived. ``I always thought it was my destiny,'' Zibalese said. ``But what happened was, I didn't die, primarily because of all the new research and organizations . . . that have come up with cures.'' About 46,000 women are expected to die from the disease this year. For that reason, Sunday's Jazzercise benefit for the Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center had special meaning for Zibalese. The event was part of a nationwide fund-raising effort Noun 1. fund-raising effort - a campaign to raise money for some cause fund-raising campaign, fund-raising drive crusade, campaign, cause, drive, effort, movement - a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported by Jazzercise Inc. that will take place in 123 cities nationwide in February and March with the goal of raising $3 million for the Chicago-based research and care institute. The local benefit, attended by 75 area Jazzercise instructors, raised $3,631 in pledges - far above the goal of $2,000 - with additional donations expected to trickle in this week. Jazzercise selects a different benefactor ben·e·fac·tor n. One that gives aid, especially financial aid. [Middle English, from Late Latin, from Latin benefacere, to do a service; see benefaction. each year for nationwide fund-raising campaign Noun 1. fund-raising campaign - a campaign to raise money for some cause fund-raising drive, fund-raising effort crusade, campaign, cause, drive, effort, movement - a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported . But breast cancer research is a particularly appropriate cause because 90 percent of all students of the aerobics aerobics (ârō`biks), [Gr.,=with oxygen], system of endurance exercises that promote cardiovascular fitness by producing and sustaining an elevated heart rate for a prolonged period of time, thereby pumping an increased amount of oxygen-rich dancing program are women, said Cheryl Lomen, 41, a Thousand Oaks-based instructor and event coordinator. ``The cause of breast cancer is something they can identify with and support,'' she said. ``Everybody either has been affected by breast cancer or knows someone who has been affected.'' Her Jazzercise class has information pamphlets available to students year-round. The American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, strongly recommends that all women have at least one mammogram mammogram /mam·mo·gram/ (mam´o-gram) a radiograph of the breast. mam·mo·gram n. An x-ray image of the breast produced by mammography. screening by the time they reach 40, one or two each year between 40 and 49 and annually for those 50 and older. But Kim Anton, 32, of Oak Park said those guidelines do not offer enough enough protection. She said one of her friends died from breast cancer three years ago at age 30 and another friend, 32, was recently diagnosed with the disease and underwent a mastectomy mastectomy (măstĕk`təmē), surgical removal of breast tissue, usually done as treatment for breast cancer. There are many types of mastectomy. In general, the farther the cancer has spread, the more tissue is taken. . While her friend's prognosis for recovery is good and doctors plan reconstructive surgery reconstructive surgery n. Plastic surgery. reconstructive surgery, n surgery to rebuild a structure for functional or esthetic reasons. to implant a new breast, Anton said she is still shocked by her ordeals. ``They had no history (of breast cancer) in their families,'' Anton said. ``It makes you run to the doctor and get a mammogram right away. (Doctors) tell you about not having a mammogram until you're 40. But I think people should insist on getting them in their late 20s.'' CAPTION(S): 2 Photos PHOTO (1--Color) Jazzercise coordinator Cheryl Lomen leads a workout during Sunday's fund-raiser. (2) Susan Petty of Oak Park performs leg exercises Sunday at a Jazzercise benefit to raise money for breast cancer research. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News |
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