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| Who We Are Bernice Williams (President)
Cancer Survivor!
I joined LACC because of a desire to help others who are going through cancer; wanting to learn more about the resources we have available and because I enjoy sharing the experiences and lessons that having cancer has provided me. My current goal is to achieve a clearer vision of how to help this community that I grew up in and love. I am grateful to be involved with LACC; excited about our new oncologist Dr. Jan Merin and appreciative that we have LAMC so close. Also, there are a lot of resouces to help us out, and thanks to Kay Kerbyson our website can help you find many of them.
Judy Lovejoy RN
In 1987, my spouse was diagnosed with cancer, and as a registered nurse, I joined the LACC in 1998 because it applied to both my personal and professional life. As a long time resident of Los Alamos (16 years), my aim is to educate our community about cancer and the different services that are available locally.  Kay Kerbyson
Cancer Thrivor! In 2005, my husband was diagnosed with cancer. It woke me up to the reality that no one, no matter what their age or general health, is immune from cancer. In 2006, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and am continuing to fight it. Since then, I have made it my mission to educate women about this deadly disease and how to identify it early. I am Mom to twins Abby and Hannah and have been a proud member of the LACC since Dec '07. By being a member, I have found a channel to both educate Los Alamos about cancer and provide support to those in the community who are dealing with all types of cancer. I became part of the LACC in 2001 after Dr Linnebur asked me to join. As an accountant, I have been able to support the LACC as their treasurer. My special area of interest is in expanding the educational opportunities we offer to those in Los Alamos affected by cancer.
Dr A. Carolyn Linnebur, Cardiology, Internal Medicine
As a physician with Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico, I specialize in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and have been practicing in northern New Mexico since 1974. I received my medical degree from the University of Michigan. My Echocardiography laboratory received the prestigious ICAEL accreditation. In my spare time, I am a proud member of the LACC, and, outside of my professional field, enjoy raising Alaskan Malamutes, being a master gardener and long distance cycling. I joined LACC as its mission is education and I believe that is what we are providing in this great all volunteer organization. Dr Peter Lindberg, Oncology and Hematology
Dr. Lindberg is a board-certified internal medicine practitioner, whose practice in the LAMC is limited primarily to prostate oncology and hematology. He has been practicing in Los Alamos since 1972.
Dr. Lindberg received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Medical School in Chicago, IL, in 1962 and completed his residency at Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, IL.
Dr Jan Merin, Medical Oncologist
I gained a BA in English Literature at Swathmore College, and then turned my education focus towards the medical field, earning my M.D. at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. I then went on to earn a Master of Public Health at the University of Texas School of Public Health. My Internal Medicine Residency and Oncology Fellowships were undertaken at the University of New Mexico. I am Board Certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. The LACC warmly welcomes Dr Merin both to Los Alamos, and to the Board of the LACC, and wishes her a happy, and rewarding time, here in our community. Buffy Bergquist RN
As a caregiver, and nurse, cancer has taken many loved ones away from me. It is a disease which has afflicted numerous friends and family members. I want to promote community education and help provide resources to support cancer victims. I've been a registerted nurse since 1984, specializing in operating room, endoscopy and occupational medicine.
 Judy Opsahl, LISW
I was an oncology social worker for many years in New York, working for Cancer Care, a non-profit organization providing education, information, counseling and financial assistance and other support services to cancer patients and families. I moved to Los Alamos when I retired in 1999 and joined the Council on Cancer in 2003 because of my continued interest in providing education and support to those facing cancer.
 Menolda Bakker
Cancer survivor! I joined the LACC in November of 2008 to show my thankfulness and appreciation for the wonderful treatment and all the support I got here in Los Alamso during and after my diagnosis
with cancer. It saved my life and I would like to give back to others! One of my main concerns
is to help cancer patients to keep their strength and flexibility through healthy body exercise. Besides that, I would like to find ways for patients in our area to help lift mental stress by expressing their concerns through art therapy. Being a milliner, I can also make comfortable, good looking head wear for
cancer patients who often have to face hair loss during and after treatment.
 Paula Roybal Sánchez (Vice-President)
I joined the LACC in March of 2009. As a home economist with the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service, I’m always looking at ways to network and expand education efforts to more members of our community thus improving the quality of life of our residents. Both the LACC and the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service have a common goal of providing awareness and preventive education on health issues facing our community. I bring to the Council a variety of skills including the teaching of nutrition and health related topics, organizing events and activities and the ability to work with diverse clientele in non-traditional settings. I hope to use these skills to assist the Council in their mission. | |
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