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Weight Management for the Breast Cancer Survivor- A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach 
  

Can the way your brain works impact what you eat?

Cognitive therapy has been around for years and can be an important component to successful weight management. Can we train our brains to crave foods we would normally not eat?

Come and learn cognitive behavior techniques for both weight loss and weight management and how to access the information you need to be successful.

Carlyn Kappy, RD, LD will be leading a 'Brunch and Learn' discussing the benefits of incorporating concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into your weight loss program.  

Carlyn Kappy, RD, LD
Saturday, Nov. 5th 9:00 am - 10:30am

RSVP by Nov. 1st to staff@myturningpoint.org or by calling
770-360-9271

Around Town 
  Alpharetta Athletic Club Ladies League will be hosting a golf tournament benefitting TurningPoint Women's Healthcare.

 
The 18 hole shotgun start is at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 4th.  Cost is $75 and that includes golf, luncheon, raffle tickets and entry into contests.

For more information contact CJ Barber at

ceejal8tr@gmail.com

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

Support Group

Coffee & Conversation Group

A Social and Supportive Meeting for Women with
Metastatic Breast Cancer

Friday, Oct 28, 2011

Time 10:00 a.m. - Noon 

RSVP Required
Call TurningPoint at
770-360-9271 or email us at staff@myturningpoint.org

Annual Campaign
Please Support TurningPoint's 2011 Annual Fundraising Campaign...

It has been a very exciting year for TurningPoint Women's Healthcare as we strive to continue our mission of providing, promoting and advocating specialized and evidence-based rehabilitation care for women with breast cancer. In 2011, TurningPoint will provide a total of over 3,000 physical therapy, massage therapy, counseling and nutrition visits; serve 300 new patients; and provide financial assistance to 46% of those served. And even more good news...TurningPoint is now part of the American Cancer Society's planning team to develop a model of rehabilitation services for breast cancer survivors! This is a huge step forward for women who are fighting and surviving breast cancer!

These accomplishments were realized thanks to our very generous donors. As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness month, I ask you to make a donation to TurningPoint. Your generous gift - of any amount - will give us the power to serve all women with breast cancer regardless of their ability to pay for services. It will provide much needed educational programs for patients and healthcare providers. Breast cancer does not discriminate...it affects all women - your next door neighbor, your sister, your best friend, your tennis partner, your mother, your daughter.

Thank you for your support in the past, and for considering our request for support once again,

Jill

Jill Binkley, Executive Director

Donations can be made online above, or mailed to:

TurningPoint Women's Healthcare, 11180 State Bridge Road, Suite 503, Johns Creek, GA 30022. 

Donations are Tax Deductible.

Please consider making a recurring monthly, quarterly or annual gift. For more information about this option, and about employee matching, please email Erin Long  at elong@myturningpoint.org

Upcoming Educational Event: Breast Reconstruction Surgery

Up to 60% of women report significant weight gain during and after breast cancer treatment. Studies have shown that an increase in body weight, or body mass index (BMI), is a risk factor for recurrent disease. In addition, breast cancer patients are at an increased risk for co-morbidities such as lymphedema and cardiovascular disease (CVD). But...we all know that weight loss can be difficult and frustrating.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is an intervention used to promote weight loss. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events.  In other words, we can change the way we think to feel and act better even if the situation does not change.

One study by Rock et al. examined the effect of adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention to a weight loss program that included diet and exercise. Eighty-five overweight or obese breast cancer survivors were randomly assigned to the intervention or wait-list control group based on age and BMI. The intervention group received more education and CBT intervention on weight loss and physical activity than the wait-list group. The findings of this study suggest that participants in the intervention group had a greater decrease in BMI and blood lipid profiles improved. Overall this study does suggest the CBT intervention with diet modification and physical activity, can assist in weight loss and improve blood lipid profiles in overweight or obese breast cancer survivors.

Alicia Maxwell and her husband, Bernard Moussa.

Recently, I graduated from the Georgia State Physical Therapy program, and I was thrilled. Over a year ago, the breast cancer I battled in 2008 returned, metastasizing and changing my life significantly. During this time I was finishing my second year of the Georgia State University Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. I wondered how I would be able to finish my third and final year. My aspiration to become a physical therapist became even more clear after numerous rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. My experience as a patient fueled my desire to finish school and not let cancer deter my goals and dreams. My husband, Bernard, is with me every step of the way, along with my family, friends, and the faculty and students of the DPT program.  

Alicia Maxwell, Patient, Student
 

*Click HERE to read more in the GA State University News about Alicia's inspiring story, including graduation day!

Dr. Susann Bedford, M.D. is a plastic surgeon in private practice in Atlanta. Dr. Bedford received her B.S. in chemistry and biology from the University of California, Irvine and her M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. Dr. Bedford completed a comibined residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of Washington University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Bedford is experienced in many aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Bedford completed a breast and aesthetic fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital.

Dr. Bedford with youngest daughter, Kataryna

Dr. Bedford has published several articles addressing the issues of breast reconstruction  in the journal of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Additionally, she has given numerous presentations specifically addressing breast reconstruction as well as other procedures for breast cancer patients.

  

A majority of Dr. Bedford's practice involves breast reconstruction. TurningPoint has become an invaluable asset to Dr. Bedford's care of her patients as they provide unparrelled excellence in physical therapy after procedures for breast cancer and reconstruction, as well as other services for rehabilitation and wellness. The therapists understand what recovering women are going through and have the skills to improve their lives dramatically through physical therapy, lymphedema evaluation and management, massage, support groups, and other services. Dr. Bedford is pleased and honored to serve on the medical advisory board for TurningPoint!

 Outside of the office, Dr. Bedford enjoys horseback riding and autocross, as well as spending time with her family. She is married and has three girls, ages 23, 16, and 3!