New Group!!!
Weight Management & Wellness Group
TurningPoint is pleased to announce a new service for breast cancer survivors.
TurningPoint offers 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.
May Saturdays:
May 14th & 28th
9-10am at TurningPoint
RSVP required. For more information, please email
staff@myturningpoint.org
Classes
are complimentary and are led by TurningPoint's Dietitian,
Carlyn Kappy, RD, LD. | |
This program is supported by Susan G. Komen for the Cure - 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 for a fun way to expand your current exercise program, get individualized exercise tips and meet other women!
This class is open to all women in the community during and after breast cancer treatment. Women new to TurningPoint will need a referral from your doctor and will meet with a Physical Therapist to customize your program prior to starting the class.
Classes are held every Thursday from 10-11 am
RSVP Required. Please sign up by emailing staff@myturningpoint.org
Exercise is a great way to:
Decrease fatigue
Increase your energy level
Decrease stress
Manage weight
Manage Lymphedema
Reduce Lymphedema Risk
Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence
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Support Group
Coffee & Conversation Group
A Social and Supportive Meeting for Women with
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Friday, May 27, 2011
Time 10:00-Noon
RSVP Required
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 Osteoporosis, Lymphedema, Shoulder and Chest Wall Issues, plus lot's more.
Knowledge is power. Visit our website and be informed.
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Thank You!
TurningPoint would like to thank the following community partners for their support this month:
Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Greater Atlanta Affiliate
It's The Journey, Inc. The Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer | |
Allstar Panther Charities, Inc. |
We are very grateful for the ongoing support of our donors and community partners. |
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TurningPoint Intern Graduates | |
Kim Bevillard just completed a 5-week physical therapy internship at TurningPoint. Kim graduates from the Medical College of Georgia next week with a doctorate in physical therapy degree.
Congratulations Kim! | |
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Celebrate Motherhood
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Upcoming Educational Event: Lunch Out with TurningPoint |
Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning for Breast Cancer Survivors
Join us for Lunch at Harry's Farmer's Market in Roswell!
Presented By:
Salud! Cooking School and TurningPoint Women's Healthcare
Wednesday, May 18th 12:00 noon-1:00 pm
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Are you constantly struggling to plan and prepare healthy, easy meals for you and your family?
Come join us at Harry's Whole Foods for a special program on healthy eating for breast cancer survivors created by Chef Samantha Enzmann along with input from Carlyn Kappy, TurningPoint's dietitian. Samantha graduated from Western Culinary Institute Le Cordon Bleu and has continued with follow-up education at The Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California. She has been featured on television programs, including CNN. Samantha is co-owner and Executive Chef of The Mercantile in Atlanta. The Mercantile is a specialty food store that features freshly prepared foods, lunch and dinner from an open kitchen.
RSVP is a must and class size is limited to 24.
NOTE: This event will be held at Harry's Whole Foods Market
1180 Upper Hembree Road
Roswell, GA 30076
Please RSVP by Monday, May 16th to rvaughn@myturningpoint.org or call 770-360-9271.
This program is free of charge and open to all breast cancer survivors in the community. See our website for updates and new events!
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| Save the Date: 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!
Click here for further sponsorship and player information and to register and/or make payment!
The first 60 golfers to register are eligible to win 1 of 2 prizes to be drawn, including 2012 tournament entry for 4 players and gifts valued at over $1,000.
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. |
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Evidence Update: Nutrition and Breast Cancer - What We Know and Future Directions |
One of the most common questions I am asked by the patients at Turning Point is "What kind of diet do I need to be on to prevent my breast cancer from coming back?" The American Cancer Society advocates food rather than supplements as the most important source of nutrients. They also encourage a diet that limits alcohol and red meat consumption, and is rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Regular physical activity as well as achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight is also very important.
A new article in the March, 2011 edition of the American Dietetic Association Journal outlines recent research on nutrition for cancer survivors. It provides a great overview regarding the current research and information on diet for cancer survivors, in what areas we are lacking scientific evidence, and what research needs to be done in the future. The authors examine the current evidence supporting nutrition recommendations and the role that dietitians can play in preventing cancer recurrence and managing chronic conditions prevalent in cancer survivors, as well as improving quality of life and decreasing health care costs. Ultimately evidence based nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors need to be developed, but we still need more research to achieve this goal.
The authors are interviewed in a podcast at: http://podcasts.elsevierhealth.com/yjada/yjada_pc_111_3.mp3.
Carlyn Kappy, RD, LD - TurningPoint Dietitian
 Reference:
Kim Robien, PhD, RD, CSO, FADA, Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD, Cheryl L. Rock, PhD, RD. Evidence-Based Nutrition Guidelines for Cancer Survivors: Current Guidelines, Knowledge Gaps, and Future Research Directions. March 2011. 111:3, 368-375. |
| A Man's Perspective: Bill Stubblefield, Board Member |
A Warrior's Tale
Bill Stubblefield was planning a fabulous 40th wedding anniversary and surprise trip to New York City for his wife, Alice. As usual, every detail and minute was planned. Bill's time as an army captain involved in counter-intelligence and as a president and chairman of two NASDAQ traded companies, he was accustomed to always being in-charge and in control. But in 2007, a single sentence by his wife, "I have breast cancer", spun his world out of control. He prided himself on having quick solutions to problems. However this time, there were none.
Bill stayed positive after his wife's double mastectomy and accompanied her to every doctor's visit, chemo and radiation treatment, and asked a hundred questions of the medical professionals. Still, Bill felt loss. When Alice's doctors suggested she go to TurningPoint Women's Healthcare, he found not only help for his wife's lymphedema, but recognized a "strategic partner".
Throughout Bill's business
career, he had used
"strategic partners" to
capitalize on
opportunities, expand his
companies' capabilities
and tackle tough product
development challenges.
Now Bill felt he had an
ally in TurningPoint.
(Judy Suggs, Pink Affair Chair and Bill at The Pink Affair)
Now Bill had someone to help him, and help his wife. As Alice explains in "Her Story" on TurningPoint's website, TurningPoint helped her physically and emotionally. Bill and Alice are once again enjoying golfing together, travelling to places like St. Lucia and spending many rich and happy days with their grandchildren Shayne and Jordynn Marguerite.
When Bill was approached about joining TurningPoint's board of directors, he responded with his usual directness. "I am flattered you asked, but I will only join if I believe I can bring something to the table". This is the rule Bill lived by when he joined other boards like Medical Graphics Corporation, Hilton Head Hospital and Volunteers in Medicine Clinic. Bill says he's still trying to fulfill that pledge by working to get TurningPoint the financial resources it needs to fulfill its mission. If you meet him, expect to be asked to contribute to TurningPoint!
Since joining the TurningPoint Board, Bill's passionate enthusiasm has contributed greatly to TurningPoint's success. |
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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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