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This year was The Pink Affair's 10th year anniversary. The evening and the support of the community was outstanding. Thank you to everyone who attended and to those that supported the event with donations, sponsorships, volunteering of their time and bidding on items.
We owe a special thank you to Judy Suggs and Kathy Smith. These amazing women do a great job each and every year and TurningPoint is grateful for their hard work and commitment.
The Pink Affair is an annual fundraising event hosted by the Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) North Fulton Link Alumnae Chapter to benefit breast cancer awareness, research and education. TurningPoint is a major beneficiary of the event! www.thepinkaffair.org | | |
New Group!!!
Weight Management & Wellness Group
TurningPoint is pleased to announce a new service for breast cancer survivors.
Starting this month, we will offer weight management and wellness classes twice a month on Saturday mornings.
Weight gain is common in women during and after breast cancer treatment. In addition to the obvious general health and cosmetic issues, weight gain is associated with increased risk of breast cancer recurrence and lymphedema.
The purpose of this class is to help women manage their weight, whether the goal is losing weight, maintaining ideal weight or simply improving healthy eating and exercise habits.
April Saturdays:
April 16th & 30th
9-10am at TurningPoint
RSVP required or for more information, please email us at staff@myturningpoint.org
Classes
are complimentary and will be conducted by TurningPoint's Dietitian, Carlyn Kappy, RD, LD.
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This program is supported by Susan G. Komen- Greater Atlanta Affiliate, It's The Journey -Atlanta 2 Day Walk for Breast Cancer and The Pink Affair. | |
Exercise Program Group Exercise Class
Join us & expand your current exercise program, get individualized exercise tips & meet other women! This class is for current & former patients.
Classes are held every Thursday from 10-11 am  Exercise is a great way to: Decrease fatigue Increase your energy level Decrease stress Manage weight Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence Please sign up by emailing staff@myturningpoint.org |
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Support Group
Coffee & Conversation Group
A Social and Supportive Meeting for Women with
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Friday, Apr. 22, 2011
Time 10:00-Noon
For Further Information Call TurningPoint
770-360-9271 or email us at staff@myturningpoint.org | | |
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Did You Know?
Our website has a wealth of information
on Cording, Chemo Brain, Peripheral Neuropathy, plus lot's more.
Knowledge is power. Visit our website and be informed.
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TurningPoint Has Something To Talk About!
Exciting New Things Happening at TurningPoint! |
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Critical New Information on Lymphedema: What You Need to Know Now!
Presented by: Jill Binkley, PT, MSc, CLT
Friday, April 29, 2011
10 - 11:00 am
 Recent research has shown that
strengthening exercise, physical therapy and weight control can actually DECREASE women's risk of lymphedema and help women with lymphedema to manage it better! This program will review new* research in the field of lymphedema management and provide women with a practical approach to integrating this into their everyday life. Women will be provided with an individualized upper body strengthening program. Every woman who has lymphedema, or is at risk for it, needs to know this information! Come dressed to exercise!
All educational courses are held at TurningPoint Women's Healthcare and are complimentary. Coffee, water, and snacks will be provided.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, Apr. 27th to rvaughn@myturningpoint.org or call 770-360-9271.
This program is free of charge and open to the community. See our website for updates and new events!
* To see some of the recent lymphedema news, click on New York Times link here. |
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Tourney for TurningPoint
TurningPoint is excited to announce our First Annual Charity Golf Tournament!
Dunwoody Country Club
Fabulous
Gala Dinner Sunday, July 24th
Golf Tournament Monday, July 25th
Please join us as a sponsor, player or team!
The 2011 Tourney for TurningPoint is the first annual golf tournament to benefit TurningPoint Women's Healthcare Breast Cancer Rehabilitation organization. It is my hope that you will consider participating as a sponsor, donor or golfer. TurningPoint is the only organization in the southeast solely dedicated to specialized breast cancer rehabilitation. Women and their families are provided with critical services and educational programs that help to maximize quality of life during and after breast cancer treatment. Tourney for TurningPoint will support the organization's financial assistance program for women in need, as well as the many complimentary educational and support programs offered by TurningPoint. The staff and board of directors are dedicated to making this tournament one of the premier charitable events in Atlanta.
Bob DaRin, Tournament Director
Sponsorship Levels:
Tourney Sponsor ($3,000)
Includes (2) Foursomes, Hole Sponsorship, Tickets for each golfer and a guest to Sunday Dinner Event, Hole Sponsorship, Putting Contest Entries, Featured mention in all Tourney publications, press releases, website, signage and newsletters, Dinner and Tournament Recognition, Team Gift.
Pink Sponsor ($1,500)
Includes (1) Foursome, Hole Sponsorship, Tickets for each golfer and a guest to Sunday Dinner Event, Putting Contest, Website Recognition.
Ribbon Sponsor ($500)
Hole Sponsorship, including the opportunity to distribute literature and/or products.
Click here for further sponsorship and player information !
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Evidence Update: Association Between Shoulder & Neck Pain, Limited Mobility, Depression, Body Image & Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors |
A recent study investigated the relationships between fatigue, pain, reduced mobility and psychological factors in breast cancer survivors. Subjects in the study were 59 women who were an average of 12 months post-diagnosis. 82% of these breast cancer survivors reported some fatigue, with 32% reporting severe fatigue. The researchers found significant associations between fatigue, body image, shoulder motion, depression, and neck and shoulder pain. Body image, depression, neck pain intensity and shoulder motion were significant predictors of fatigue in breast cancer survivors. In other words, women affected by one or more of these issues were more likely to have fatigue.
Since rehabilitation strategies are focused on reducing pain and clinical repercussions from breast cancer, including fatigue, understanding potential determinants for fatigue may assist in the rehabilitation process in these patients. The study concluded that rehabilitation therapists and nurses working with women with breast cancer should take these relationships into account to potentially improve the management of cancer-related fatigue.
 Reference: Cantarero-Villanueva I, et al. Associations among musculoskeletal impairments, depression, body image and fatigue in breast cancer survivors within the first year after treatment. Eur J Cancer Care. March, 2011. (epub ahead of print)
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| Patient Perspective: Massage Therapy |
"Having cancer is not fun or pleasurable under any circumstances. It is scary, the treatments are rough, the endless visits to doctors are tiresome, and honestly, some days there just isn't much to look forward to."
"However, once I came to TurningPoint, there was a "turning point" in my experience. I first came for physical therapy for arm lymphedema. Later, I was introduced to their massage practice and the 'Coffee and Conversation' support group for other Stage IV patients."
"Cancer patients carry a lot of stress in our bodies due to the trauma of having the diagnosis and the results of treatment. Massage relaxes our body and is pleasurable. It relaxes me and gives me something I can look forward to. Dorlores is a wonderful massage therapist and a lovely, caring person. Her massages have eased many of my body's symptoms and helped me to heal."
P.M., Patient
In addition to the Coffee and Conversation Group, TurningPoint offers physical therapy, exercise, massage therapy, individual counseling and nutritional counseling that can improve quality of life for women with metastatic breast cancer.
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TurningPoint Women's Healthcare is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that maximizes quality of life for women with breast cancer by providing, promoting and advocating specialized and evidenced based rehabilitation.
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