Jennifer Goodman Linn You Fearless

Monthly Archives: August 2010

08.26.2010 Posted 4:55 pm

Ending the Summer with a Press “Bang”

Hi everyone,

The last few weeks of summer have been crazy with lots of chemo treatments and getting ready for vacation! Dave and I rented a beautiful house in Long Beach Island, New Jersey for the week leading up to Labor Day. We are going to have Dave’s parents join us for the first few days and my family (mom, dad, brother, sister-in-law and nephews) join us to wrap up the week.

I don’t like to jinx things but the weather forecast is phenomenal. I am really, truly looking forward to getting away. I have been putting on my fearless face but the last few months have been challenging for me. I am just tired and can’t wait for some distraction and R&R.

We have some big tests when we return…all on our anniversary of course! I promise to write about the week away and provide any medical updates in the coming weeks. For now, I am happy and living in the moment!

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08.18.2010 Posted 11:38 am

The City of NY Has Spoken!

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I have the greatest friends in the world! We decided to take our message to the streets and last Friday over 20 close friends became ambassadors for getting the JENERGIZER inducted into Energizer’s Hall of Fame! PLEASE remember that we have only until THIS FRIDAY 8/20 at midnight vote. So spread the word and keep voting! Check out the amazing pictures we took and enjoy the funniest video to date!

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08.15.2010 Posted 9:31 pm

Cycle for Survival – Setting the Date and Giving You a Glimpse of “Behind the Scenes”

The dates are now set for Cycle for Survival 2011! In addition to expanding the events in New York City, Chicago, we will be heading to Roslyn, Long Island as well! Cycle 2011 will be the biggest ride against cancer ever! So mark your calendar and save the dates!

Dates:

Saturday February 5th: Chicago @ Equinox The Loop (morning and afternoon shifts)

Saturday February 12th: Long Island @ Equinox Roslyn (morning shift) and NYC @ Equinox Fifth Avenue (evening shift)

Sunday February 13th: NYC @ Equinox Fifth Avenue and Graybar (morning and afternoon shifts)

As a little treat we decided to let you behind the scenes to see what really happens at a Cycle for Survival meeting. Enjoy the video below and PLEASE remember that there are only 5 days left to induct me into the Energizer Hall of Fame so keep voting until midnight, Friday 8/20!
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08.10.2010 Posted 12:42 pm

Cycle for Survival in The Wall Street Journal!

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Cancer Patient Gives Back in Cycle of Gratitude

By SHELLY BANJO

 

Jennifer Goodman Linn has one main mantra: Just keep going.

 

After being diagnosed in 2004 with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, the former Nickelodeon marketing executive vowed that if she survived she would do something to show her gratitude.

 

This year, the 39-year-old looks to surpass $5 million in funds raised for rare cancer research at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center through Cycle for Survival, a relay-style indoor team cycling event she and her husband, David, founded in 2007. Last year, 600 riders participated and raised $2.5 million.

 

As an avid cyclist, she says it was spinning classes that kept a semblance of normalcy in her life. Says Ms. Linn: "I might have cancer but cancer doesn't have me and the minute I change my life for the disease it wins."

 

After seven courses of …

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08.7.2010 Posted 7:31 am

Not as Good as We Hoped For, Not as Bad as we Feared

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This has been a very long week. I am physically and mentally drained from all of the Dr’s appointments and the chemotherapy. The good news is that my white counts were up and I was able to get treatment on Tuesday. The frustrating news is that the latest CT scan revealed that the chemo is not working as well as the Dr’s had hoped.

 

I met with my oncologist on Tuesday and I was switched to a new regimen (my 7th!). I met with my surgeon on Thursday who agreed with the plan and confirmed that he could perform surgery shortly if the chemo doesn’t work. Since surgery is really a short-term solution, we are all hoping to find some sort of chemo cocktail that will work at some point.

 

There are also new trials being developed all the time (many developed from Cycle …

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08.1.2010 Posted 6:13 pm

Accepting Uncertainty

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When I look back over the past 6 years, the worst parts by far have been the moments when I don’t have a clear plan. Being the type-A personality that I am, for some reason plan = comfort to me. When I mentor other cancer patients, I always tell them that the first few weeks are the hardest. Not only are you dealing with the overwhelming adjustment of living with a disease but often, the Doctors don’t agree and 2nd and 3rd opinions become more stressful rather than less stressful.

I remember early on in my diagnosis, we were deciding between two doctors/two hospitals. Although both completely agreed with my diagnosis and with the treatment plan, one Dr. told me basically that I had to be a “boy in a bubble” and severely curtail my work life and personal activities. The other Dr. …

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