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Save the Date!
Girls
Night
Out!
An Evening of Wonderful Food, Cocktails and Conversation to benefit TurningPoint!
Thursday, Oct 6, 2011
7-10 p.m.
Emily Amy Gallery
1000 Marietta Street NW
#208
Atlanta, GA 30318 | |
More details on our website! | |
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Did You Know?
Our website has a wealth of information on Practical Tips On Becoming a Lifetime Exerciser , Exercise Solutions , and Frequently asked questions about exercise and breast cancer , plus lot's more.
Knowledge is power. Visit our website and be informed.
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Exercise Program
Classes resume
August 18th after a Summer Break.
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 |
Weight Management & Wellness Group
TurningPoint offers weight management and wellness classes twice a month on Saturday mornings.
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.
Women new to TurningPoint will need a referral from your doctor and will meet with a Physical Therapist prior to starting the group.
August Saturdays:
Aug 6th & 20th
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. | |
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Support Group
Coffee & Conversation Group
A Social and Supportive Meeting for Women with
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Friday, August 26, 2011
Time 10:00-Noon
RSVP Required
Call TurningPoint
770-360-9271 or email us at staff@myturningpoint.org | | |
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Community 5% Day
Thanks to everyone who shopped at Harry's Whole Foods on Wednesday, June 8.
The Community 5% day raised $3,049.65 for TurningPoint! | |
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Comments on The Tourney for TurningPoint
" I thought they did a wonderful job Sunday evening. I think they chose a great place to have their first charity event."
"Most impressed with what TurningPoint does . . . wonderful organization!"
"It ran so smoothly and everything was 1st class. Very impressive for a first try! " | |
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Back to School!!!
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Upcoming Educational Event: Yoga and Breast Cancer | |
Yoga for Women During and After
Breast Cancer Treatment
Presented By: Shannon Marsh, CYT
Friday, August 19th 10:00-11:00 am
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Yoga benefits include:
 Improved Breathing
Reduced Stress
Increased flexibility
Improved circulation
Improved mood
Improved sleep
Increased balance
Please bring a mat or blanket and wear comfortable
workout clothing.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 17th to rvaughn@myturningpoint.org or call 770-360-9271.
All educational courses are held at TurningPoint Women's Healthcare and are complimentary. Snacks will be served.
This program is free of charge and open to the community. See our website for updates and new events!
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| Inaugural Tourney for TurningPoint a Great Success! | |
On July 24th and 25th, TurningPoint Women's Healthcare hosted the inaugural Tourney for TurningPoint at Dunwoody Country Club. The two-day event featured a dinner, silent and live auction and a golf outing, all raising money for women in our community with breast cancer.
On Sunday evening, the Tourney for TurningPoint hosted more than 125 guests at an outstanding dinner and silent and live auction. On Monday, over 80 golfers participated in a golf scramble. Despite the threat of inclement weather, the outing hosted a competitive group of men and women golfers and everyone completed a successful round of golf.
The Tourney for TurningPoint could not have such a great success without the support of our sponsors: Ashford Advisors, Eastside Physicians Group, HA&W (Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP), Peachtree Spine Physicians, PGA Tour Superstore, RBM of Atlanta, Trans Equity, Océ Business Solutions- A Canon Group Company, The Abney Family Foundation, Physician & Nurse Licensing Services, Jason's Deli, Fast Signs Norcross and Friends of Tami, Dana, Sue and Carla.
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Players at The Tourney for TurningPoint. |
Thank you to the many volunteers and donors of auction items that made the event so successful. We appreciate all you do to help us raise funds to care for women in our community during and after breast cancer treatment.
We hope you'll join us next year!
For more information about the 2012 Tourney for TurningPoint, please contact Erin Long at elong@myturningpoint.org |
| Evidence Update: Yoga for Breast Cancer Patients Taking Aromatase Inhibitors | |
Yoga has been shown to be beneficial for women with breast cancer. One of the benefits of yoga may be to help eliminate arthralgia, or joint pain, associated with aromatase inhibitors.
What are Aromatase Inhibitors?
Aromatase inhibitors stop the production of estrogen in post-menopausal women. This means that less estrogen is available to stimulate the growth of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer cells. There are three aromatase inhibitors: Arimidex (anastrozole), Aromasin (exemastane) and femara (letrozole).
What are some of the side effects of aromatase inhibitors?
Aromatase inhibitors have been shown to reduce breast cancer recurrence in women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. There are several possible side effects that occur in some women taking this medication, including arthralgia, osteoporosis and heart problems. Ongoing screening for osteoporosis and heart issues is important for women on these drugs.
Is there any treatment for aromatase inhibitor-related arthralgia?
There has been little research done to examine treatments to reduce or prevent arthralgia. However, a recent pilot study examined the impact of yoga on function, pain, and quality of life for arthralgia associated with aromatase inhibitors.* Subjects for the study were 10 postmenopausal women with stage I to III breast cancer with arthralgia. A yoga program was provided twice a week for 8 weeks, along with a home program to be carried out for 15 minutes 3 times per week. The results of the study showed a significant reduction in pain, increase in function and improved balance and flexibility. This is a preliminary study that indicates a positive impact of yoga on joint pain that is associated with aromatase inhibitors. Further study is needed that uses a control group to compare how women improve with yoga versus no treatment.
Other research in breast cancer patients suggests that yoga may be able to help:
Reference:
*Galatino ML et al. Impact of Yoga on Functional Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors with Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Arthralgias 2011 Jul 6. [Epub ahead of print]
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| Spotlight on TurningPoint Staff: Dorlores Moore, LMT | |
Dorlores Moore came to TurningPoint just over 5 years ago and brings with her years of experience in a clinical environment. Dorlores worked for over 20 years in hospital, home health, and medical office settings as a Respiratory Therapist.
In 2003 she decided it was time for a career change and enrolled in The Academy of Somatic and Healing Arts. She  graduated in 2004 with certifications in Swedish, Sports, and Neuromuscular Massage Therapies. After joining TurningPoint, Dorlores has received additional training in Oncology Massage.
As a Massage Therapist at TurningPoint she feels one if her most important goals is to provide comforting touch during a time when so many women are in physical and emotional pain.
Dorlores also says "I had no idea there were so many strong, brave, and amazing women in our community. I am so honored to work in such a special environment as TurningPoint."
Dorlores and her husband A.C. have 4 sons and currently live in Cumming. |
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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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