Page 64 2025 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2025 Cancer Institute is so kind and amazing as were the nurses at St. John’s She said the doctor’s office told her to call if she had any problems and they would call back as soon as possible. Besides learning not to be afraid to ask for help, Cindy said she has also learned to talk to people and let them help. She said you should not have to keep it all inside. After treatment, Cindy said, “rest, rest, rest and don’t feel like you are being lazy because you rest. Your body is working hard to get all the medicine out.” As of May 22, 2025, Cindy celebrated completion of cancer treatment. Cindy is on hormone blocking therapy for 7 years because this type of cancer feeds off estrogen. Due to hormone blocking therapy, she has hot flashes. Recovery from chemo can last for a year or more, and Cindy said, “occasionally I just feel tired.” I say “we” got through this because my daughters were with me every step of the way. Cindy said, “to me this was all a God thing because I did not get a mammogram every year. I was so grateful Dr. Saylor had me get that mammogram. The kids from my granddaughter’s school sent me cards and remembered me in prayer, which was very special.” Currently, Cindy is doing well and is feeling pretty much back to normal. She is a true warrior and survivor. [Angela Reiners]
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