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Early Detection: Uncompromising and Redefined - A Note From Sheryl
Most women do not look forward to their annual mammograms. After all, who wants to be reminded that there is a 1 in 8 chance that you might get breast cancer in your lifetime? When I was diagnosed at age 43, it came as an unwelcome shock – I was not only young, but I had no family history whatsoever, ate well, exercised… and for those who remember my February 2006, well… it was already a bad week before I got this news!
Throughout my care, and ever since, I have kept wondering what would have happened had I not had that one screening mammogram. It didn’t take long to realize that this mammo had saved my life, and that there were countless women who hadn’t been as lucky as I was to be diagnosed at Stage I.
Over the past four years, I have become a passionate advocate for the early detection of breast cancer. I have tried my best to create awareness and to reach out to physicians, politicians, insurance companies, and women all over the country. As I learned more about breast cancer, mammography, and early detection, it was obvious that much of the system was still fragmented and, simply put, broken. Even though I had dodged my own cancer bullet, the stories I heard from many other survivors clearly reminded me that there was much to be done for women in America. Many of the problems with the breast health system in this country are inherently due to a disunited approach – for the most part, centers ignore the value of comprehensive care, they employ failing business models and lack technological sophistication.
In 2008, I first heard about the Pink Lotus Breast Center, an organization started by Dr. Kristi Funk, one of the most respected and talented breast cancer surgeons in the country. I feel fortunate to have had Dr. Funk as my surgical oncologist; I experienced her commitment to comprehensive patient care and surgical artistry first hand, and was thrilled to know that women around the country could benefit from the same treatment I had received, inside a health system that just works!
The Pink Lotus Breast Center is unique in so many ways, but most importantly, it was created as the only fully integrative and comprehensive solution for breast cancer patients available today, and was built from the ground up to support a woman’s treatment needs at any level imaginable.
As I searched for ways to cause awareness and give back, the Pink Lotus Breast Center became the ideal platform to reach out to women across the nation, and the only breast health organization that met the comprehensive levels of care that I believe every woman in America is entitled to receive.
To advance early detection, and to support the efforts of this incredibly innovative organization, I am thrilled to announce the launch of the Sheryl Crow Imaging Center, a state of the art breast imaging center featuring the latest advancements in digital screening and diagnostic imaging technologies. Our first location in Los Angeles is based in Beverly Hills, inside the flagship Pink Lotus Breast Center.
With announcements like these always come many questions. I want to take this opportunity to state that the purpose of my partnership is not financial gain, and that it was created solely to support you, the patient, to ensure that you would receive the best breast care possible.
As a breast cancer survivor myself, helping other women catch the disease early, and helping them through treatment, is something I am proud to fully support with my name. As we build additional breast centers across the country, I hope the Sheryl Crow Imaging Center will positively touch your life, or the life of someone you love.
Much health to all of you!
Sheryl
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SHERYL CROW PERFORMS SPECIAL SET FOR MLB.COM
Nine-time Grammy winner and lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan Sheryl Crow recently visited MLB.com’s studios in New York to take part in its on-going Major League Artists series. Sheryl and her new band played songs from her new album, 100 Miles From Memphis, for a performance that will be available exclusively on MLB.com/Entertainment beginning today. 100 Miles From Memphis was released on A&M Records July 20th and debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 chart behind Rick Ross and Eminem.
In a two-part interview with MLB.com Sheryl reflects on her favorite St. Louis Cardinals memories, her home town team growing up, from attending games at Busch Stadium to watch players such as Ozzie Smith and Andy Van Slyke to singing the National Anthem prior to the 2009 All-Star Game in St. Louis and on the rich musical history of Memphis, her inspiration for 100 Miles From Memphis. Other interactive content available from Sheryl’s visit to MLB.com includes an exclusive photo gallery and sample tracks from 100 Miles From Memphis. Additional promotional video from the recorded studio content at MLB.com will be available cross-platform at MLB ballparks and MLB Network.
Watch the exclusive performances & two-part interview here!
Tune in tomorrow: Sheryl's on the CBS Early Show!
Dont forget to tune in -- Sheryl will be performing on the CBS Early Show tomorrow/Thursday August 26th as part of their summer concert series! The show airs @ 8:30am on CBS - check local listings for details.
Watch Sheryl's Performance at QVC London
This July, Sheryl visited QVC studios for some intimate performances of her hits + tracks from her new album 100 Miles From Memphis - check out "Summer Day" and & interview segment below, and head over to QVC to see the rest!
Watch: Sheryl Crow & The Thieves Rehearse "I Shall Believe"
Check out this 'Behind The Scenes' clip of Sheryl and her new band rehearsing "I Shall Believe" from Tuesday Night Music Club for the first show of the tour in Ontario, Canada!
Keep watching SherylCrow.com for more exclusive pics and footage from the road!
