Grant Regional | aspire to live well | Fall 2021

After radiation I began hormone blocking therapy which included monthly shots until I had my ovaries removed. Now, I’m grateful to be cancer-free and continue to take medication and will likely for 10 years.” “Taking care of your body by doing all the little things to keep you healthy may not prevent everything but it certainly can help you come through it much better. I’d like to encourage everyone to pay attention to your body, don’t put off appointments and don’t be afraid to speak up and ask questions when something seems off. Do your own research and get as many opinions as you need to feel comfortable with your treatment path.You know your body best and are just as important a member of your treatment team as the doctors. Ask for information and seek out ways to help support your body to heal and detox during and after treatments.” “I’ve had wonderful massages to help break up scar tissue from the radiation to help regain my shoulder range of motion. I’m impressed and really appreciate that Grant Regional offers massage and other supportive and alternative treatments.” GRHC FALL ISSUE 2021 02 Continued from page 1. “And while much of my treatment was in Madi son, I ’m excited to hear that Grant Regional is now offering stereotactic breast biopsy which is such an important advancement for our area.Take it fromme, traveling out of town can be exhausting and if patients can receive the same care locally, I think that is really great news!” “OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES ARE LUCKY TO HAVE A HOSPITAL DEDICATED TO OFFERING OUR REGION ADVANCED BREAST CARE SERVICES.” To read Jenny’s full story from treatment through recovery, go to our website at www.grantregional.com/ patients-and-visitors/ patient-stories/#jenny