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News & EventsDay Kimball Oncology Patient Creates Fundraiser for Cause
PUTNAM, CT – Faye Knight of Brooklyn, along with several of her family members, recently shaved their heads to prepare for Knight’s chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. On September 28, 2007, Knight underwent a lumpectomy and later had a port put in for her treatment following the surgery. Knight will undergo a 52-week treatment protocol of chemotherapy. “I wanted to make shaving my head something positive and meaningful,” said Knight. “Shaving my head marked the beginning of my breast cancer fundraising effort which raises money for Day Kimball Oncology.” Members of Knight’s family also took part in shaving their heads, as well as her daughter, Jennifer Guthinger, who resides in Virginia. “This is a way for my daughter to feel close to me and to show her support from far away,” said Knight. Knight revealed that she is counting on the “three F’s,” friends, family and faith to serve as her support system through this journey. In speaking of the most pertinent feelings about her diagnosis, Knight said, “When you hear the words ‘you have cancer,’ that’s all you hear at the moment. It takes a while to realize that it’s not a death sentence.” Knight’s prognosis and attitude are both positive. She went on to mention that the support of Dr. Ronald Franzino and Dr. Jeffrey Gordon at Day Kimball has been extremely helpful to her. To help mark the beginning of her journey to become a breast cancer survivor, Knight began this breast cancer fundraiser. Donations can be made in Knight’s name to Day Kimball Oncology. For more information about Faye Knight’s fund or Day Kimball Oncology, please contact the Corporate Communications Office at 963-6384 and visit our website at www.daykimball.org. Day Kimball Hospital is a non-profit, 103-bed community hospital in Putnam. Day Kimball has been in operation since 1894, and provides for the health care needs of Northeastern Connecticut, and nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Day Kimball is served by more than 1,000 employees and more than 100 physicians, dentists and medical specialists. In coordination with its affiliated health centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Thompson, Day Kimball offers acute and general medical/surgical care, a 24-hour Emergency and Prompt Care Department, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary and psychiatric programs. |
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