Archive for July, 2009

Each piece is handmade and designed by me. They are all one of a kind. I use the finest quality components. .925/.999 designer Bali or Thai sterling silver beads, beautiful Venetian beads from Murano, Italy, designer Lampwork beads, Cultured Pearls, and Swarovski Crystals. The beads are very strong. They are all kiln annealed for extra strength and are all handmade and hand painted. Some are decorated with 24kt white and/or yellow gold and there are no two alike. My signature designer toggle clasps are all sterling silver, mother of pearl, abalone, black lip and/or mussel shell. Each piece is adorned with a S/S awareness ribbon and some have my signature S/S butterfly charm symbolizing fight and new life. They are strung on 49 strands of cable wire wrapped in sterling silver and are guaranteed for life.

I hope you wear my beautiful jewelry with pride as I do knowing that you have helped to make a difference.

Thank you for your support.

Francine Girimonte

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| Necklaces | Bracelets | Earrings | Bridal |

| Necklaces | Bracelets | Earrings | Bridal |

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells — a type of white blood cell that produces infection-fighting antibodies (immunoglobulins). It is one of a number of related blood disorders called monoclonal gammopathies, which include systemic light-chain amyloidosis (AL), a rare and often fatal disease, and less serious disease conditions, such as solitary plasmacytoma and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). “Monoclonal” means that a single family of identical plasma cells — a clone — is causing the disease; “gammopathy” indicates that the body’s production of immunoglobulins (antibodies) is abnormally high. In a healthy individual, plasma cells make up between 0.2 to 2.8 percent of the bone marrow white cell count. In people with multiple myeloma or a related disease, abnormal plasma cells proliferate and can comprise 10 percent or more of the bone marrow’s cells, crowding out healthy cells.

Overview
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the bone marrow that arises when plasma cells become malignant, invade the marrow, multiply uncontrollably, and disrupt normal bone function. These abnormal cells can also cause a number of other serious problems throughout the body. Patients with this condition develop malignant tumors in more than one spot, thus the name “multiple” myeloma. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 19,920 people in the United States will be diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2008 (11,190 men and 8,730 women). Read More on Myeloma

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Leukemia develops when a blood cell undergoes a transformation into a malignant cell — one capable of uncontrolled growth. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia and acute myelogenous leukemia are the most common forms in adults. At Memorial Sloan-Kettering, the best possible clinical care is offered as part of an interdisciplinary team approach. Their leukemia experts continually improve standards of care through clinical research.

Overview
Leukemia is a cancer of blood cells that originates in the bone marrow, the soft, spongy inner portion of certain bones. The cancerous cells in leukemia are the white blood cells (leukocytes). About 31,000 new cases of leukemia are diagnosed in the United States each year. Acute myelogenous leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia are the most common types in adults. Read More

Newly Diagnosed with Lymphoma
Learning you have leukemia can make you feel anxious and afraid. Although leukemia is a serious condition, there are treatment options and help available. Read More on Leukemia

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www.MSKCC.org

Lymphomas are a family of cancers that develop when immune-system cells called lymphocytes become cancerous (malignant). Lymphomas are divided into two general types: Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Memorial Sloan-Kettering specialists treat more than 450 lymphoma patients each year and see more than twice that number in consultation.

Overview
The term “lymphoma” encompasses more than 40 related types of cancer that develop from lymphocytes (cells of the immune system). Read More on Lymphoma

Newly Diagnosed with Lymphoma
A diagnosis of lymphoma can be a confusing and frightening event. Memorial Sloan Kettering’s multidisciplinary team of experts can help you work through the range of options available to you. Read More on diagnosing Lymphoma

For more Information:
www.MSKCC.org