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New Partners to Celebrate
Samuel Freeman Foundation
"I was a previous patient at TurningPoint and was able to experience the fantastic work that this organization accomplishes. As a Trustee of The Samuel Freeman Foundation charitable trust, I thought they would be a great match, since one of their focuses is cancer research and education." ~ Pam Murray ~
TurningPoint was honored to receive a grant from the Trust.
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The Sawnee Foundation
With grateful hearts TurningPoint is proud to announce that they are once again a grantee of The Sawnee Foundation! The grant funds are raised through the Operation Round Up Program, where SEMC members voluntarily round up their electric bill to the next dollar and donate that change to the Foundation to help their communities.
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Thank you for all your support!!! |
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Exercise Program
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 Thursdays 10-11 am
(Note: No classes on
July 5 & 12)
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, July 27, 2012
Time 10:00 a.m. - Noon
RSVP Required
Call 770-360-9271 or email us at staff@myturningpoint.org
This group is complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors. |
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Sally Kellerman LIVE!
Jerry Farber's Side Door is hosting a special event benefiting TurningPoint Women's Healthcare.
On July 29th, Sally Kellerman, known as Major "Hot Lips" Houllihan in M*A*S*H will perform her cabaret show at Atlanta's most unique and intimate venue.
Only 100 seats are available and tickets will sell out fast! For more details click here.
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Thank You To Our Community Partners!
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Let the Games Begin. |
| Upcoming Educational Event: Relax, Clear, Present: Mindfulness Meditation for the Breast Cancer Survivor | |
Presented By:
Karen Savrin, LCSW
Friday, July 20, 2012
12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
at TurningPoint Women's Healthcare
What is mindfulness meditation? How is it done? Research suggests that mindfulness meditation may improve mood, decrease stress and boost immune function in women with breast cancer.
Come learn easy and practical steps to incorporate this in your life.
Check out our evidence update this month.
A light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 18 to
staff@myturningpoint.org or call 770-360-9271.
TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge to all women at any point in their breast cancer journey through the support of our community partners and donors.
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Update on Our Second Annual Tourney for TurningPoint
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Presented by Ashford Advisors
Dunwoody Country Club
Atlanta, GA
The Swing Fling Dinner and Auction: Sunday, October 14, 2012
Golf Tournament: Monday, October 15, 2012
Opportunities quickly filling up! We still have some sponsor opportunities, including a need for hole and table sponsors. Golfers and dinner attendees, now is the time to sign up! Dinner is open to all members of the community, not just golfers! We need your support!
Table and Hole Sponsorships
Table and Hole sponsorship are $250. Sponsors are acknowledged with their logo and/or message on a table at The Swing Fling Dinner and Auction or on a hole sign at the golf tournament. These sponsorships are a great way to promote your business or community group or to acknowledge a special person.
Table and Hole Sponsorships can be made in honor or memory of a loved one, and are a meaningful tribute for a breast cancer survivor, or to honor or memorialize a person or special date such as a birthday or anniversary. TurningPoint will provide acknowledgement for you to present to the person you are honoring.
For more information go to:
See you on the Green!
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Evidence Update: Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Breast Cancer Survivors
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 To assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for mood, breast- and endocrine-specific quality of life, and well-being after surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for women with stage 0 to III breast cancer. Mindfulness is characterized by sustained moment-to-moment awareness of mental state and includes continuous, immediate awareness of physical sensations, perceptions, affective states, thoughts, and imagery. In this study, patients were randomly assigned to the 8-week MBSR program or standard care. The study found that mood, quality of life, and well-being was better in women during and following the MBSR program than standard care in women with stage 0 to III breast cancer, and these results persisted at three months. This study suggests that MBSR may help alleviate long-term emotional and physical side effects of breast cancer treatments.
References:
Hoffman CJ, et al. Effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction in mood, breast- and endocrine-related quality of life, and well-being in stage 0 to III breast cancer: a randomized, controlled trial. J Clin Oncol. Apr 20;30(12):1335-42, 2012.
Also see Cure Magazine article: "Stressed During Cancer Treatment? Try Meditating"
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Super Food Saturdays: Organic Foods- Hype or Health? | |
Super Food Saturday: July 14th 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Join Carlyn Kappy, RD, LD for a new monthly open meeting and participate in conversations about healthy eating nutrition topics of interest for all survivors.
Organic Foods- Hype or Health?
Is organic healthier than conventional?
For more information, please email staff@myturningpoint.org
These meetings are at TurningPoint and are complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors.
* Upcoming Super Food Saturdays: August 18th and September 8th |
| Patient Perspective: One birthday wish |
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Betty and her huband Sam. |
May 2011 to May 2012 - All I can say is Wow -What a year! I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer May 2011, a few days prior to my 59th birthday. What a birthday present! I started 16 weeks of chemo therapy treatments in June, followed by a mastectomy in October. Then I received some good news. The pathology reports came back negative. I am happy to report I am cancer free!
In the year that passed, seemingly at the speed of light, I was really blessed with the support of my family and friends. As I look back upon this time, I am amazed at how generous and giving they were. We have the best family and such wonderful friends!
I was fortunate to have excellent medical treatment throughout my chemo and surgery. After surgery, I had very limited range of motion due to having lymph nodes removed. That's where the staff at TurningPoint came in. My doctor referred me to TurningPoint for physical therapy. Although my husband was a bit skeptical at first (mostly about having to drive across town), after he sat through the first session of therapy, he quickly changed his mind.
The amount of information and understanding we received was invaluable. TurningPoint's staff not only helped me with my physical condition, regaining my strength and flexibility, but they provided emotional support as well. My questions and concerns were handled thoughtfully and compassionately. Having therapists who could relate to what I was going through was very helpful.
Fast forward to the present....it is now a year later, May 2012. My
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Betty and daughter Krystal. |
husband and daughter surprised me with a "60 and Fabulous" Birthday Celebration! In lieu of birthday presents, they requested our family and friends make a tax deductible donation in my honor to TurningPoint. What a unique and worthwhile gift!
My recovery is going great! I continue with physical therapy to help keep my lymphedema under control. Regular visits for treatments as well as performing the recommended exercises have minimized symptoms. In fact, Jill Binkley says that I am a poster child for how effective treatment should work.
Many, many thanks and words of appreciation go out to Jill and the wonderful staff at TurningPoint.
Betty P. Stuckey |
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TurningPoint Advocates for Breast Cancer Survivors
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TurningPoint continues to make strides in advocating that rehabilitation and exercise be part of every woman's breast cancer
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Left to right - Kim Andrews, American Cancer Society National Office, Atlanta; Jill Binkley, TP; Nicole Stout, Walter Reed national Military Medical Center.
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journey. TurningPoint participated in a recent 2012 Cancer Survivorship Research Conference in Washington, D.C. This national conference was sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Livestrong, National Institute of Health, National Cancer Institute and the CDC. Jill Binkley presented, along with colleagues, on the proposed new model of rehabilitation published last month.
For more information on the conference follow the link below.
www.cancer.org/survivorship2012
Cure Magazine also featured us in their article Breast Cancer Call to Rehabilitation and Exercise Action it includes a section on Breast Cancer rehab as part of a larger article on cancer rehab in general. This magazine is widely distributed in oncology and surgery offices across the U.S. Hard copies will be available at TurningPoint if anyone would like one.
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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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