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June Proton Therapy Prostate Patient Group Meeting
"Using Music for Relaxation and More"
Michael Richardson, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Proton Therapy Center 1840 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, Texas June 24, 2010 - 1:00 - 2:30 Room PTC - 1.1124 & PTC-1.1128
Music therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs of individuals of all ages. The idea that music can improve health dates back to ancient Egypt, and current research indicates its positive effect on quality of life for children and adults with disabilities or illnesses such as cancer.
Music therapy can be designed to:
MD Anderson's Place ... of wellness provides music therapy for children and adult inpatients, outpatients and their families. A board certified music therapist provides individual and group sessions, using passive listening or actively playing various musical instruments. No previous musical experience is required.
Music therapy is offered at no cost. Interested people can self-refer, or be referred by appropriate hospital staff. Call 713-794-4700.
As in all meetings we have a round table at the end of the presentation.
This month we'll get to meet Lindsey Menke who will assume Sloane's duties at the
Proton Center and who will coordinate future monthly meetings.
You'll find more information about all the programs offered at M. D. Anderson along with the current two month calendar schedule of the programs in the main lobby along with many other pamphlets describing the programs. The Place ... of wellness calendar.
Joe Landry
ProtonPals,
jelandry@sbcglobal.net
832-335-0353
NOTE: There are informational meetings going on every week for the whole family and patients. Ask Kathia at the reception desk for the flyer for next week. This Wed, the 12th,the nurse practitioners were the speakers and patients were able to ask questions about the treatment and what to do in recovery.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Thursday June 17th.
Telephone Conference Call/Support Session
Conquer Prostate Cancer
Enhancing Sexual Intimacy After Prostate Cancer
 While prostate cancer often has no symptoms, men who undergo prostate cancer treatment are likely to face treatment side effects such as erectile dysfunction and incontinence. In this prostate cancer support session, you'll learn strategies for coping with ED and enhancing sexual intimacy after prostate cancer treatment. Join Rabbi Ed. Weinsberg, Ed.D.,for this free support call. Click on the following link.
Go to Conquer Prostate Cancer to Register and receive link
Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time
(8:00 p.m. Central, 7:00 p.m. Mountain, 6:00 p.m. Pacific time)
Don't worry if you aren't available during the call - you will receive a link to the recorded version of the session afterward, along with links to previous support calls.
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Please check out our web site for more information and up to date anecdotes from the ProtonPals who are have been treated at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Proton Therapy Center.
Want to Know More about Proton Therapy or ProtonPals
and join our group.
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About ProtonPals
We're a support and outreach group for those who chose proton therapy treatment at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Proton Therapy Center in Houston Texas to cure their prostate cancer.
The "PALS" formed a network and developed the web-site in order to: - Stay up to date on treatment cure results
- Provide support to others and Center activities
- Be informed on side-effects among the group
- Promote proton radiation as the best cancer cure
- Attract and nurture more Pals who support our cause, patient-to-patient and friend-to-friend
ProtonPals is open to cancer patients(not limited to prostate cancer) and those interested in proton radiation therapy. You are welcome to sign-up for our monthly e-Newsletter.on the website |
