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Scrap'n Support Fundraiser, Oct 10
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Lymphedema Expert Forum
 I am so pleased to announce a new expert forum to the Pink-Link website! Gail Pekelis, MA, PT, CLT is going to be volunteering her time to run our Lymphedema forum. Gail is very knowledgeable about physical therapy, especially lymphedema. She has been working in the field for over 22 years and is trained to provide lymphedema and post-breast-cancer physical therapy.
If you have any questions or problems with lymphedema, you can post directly to Gail. Because she is donating her time to our members, please give her 2 weeks to reply. Gail has also written a series of articles for Pinking Power. You can read them by clicking the following: Article One: Addressing LymphedemaArticle Two: Assessing and Treating Lymphedema |
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Greetings!
 Welcome September! I can't believe summer is over, school has started and the end of 2009 is almost upon us! Time is just flying by. If you're going through treatment, I hope it's flying by for you too. Remember, there is a light at the end of the treatment tunnel and you'll get there! We are still taking registrations for our 2nd Scrap'n Support fundraiser on October 10th. It's hosted by Remember When Scrapbooking in Valencia, CA and run by Scrapbook Royalty. We hope you can join us! I want to thank DaCapo Press and Lange Productions for donating their books for our August contest. We had a lot of interest and some great stories about chemo brain. You can also buy either of these books, "Be a Survivor" and "Your Brain After Chemo" through Amazon. Have a wonderful month. I hope you're feeling well and empowered!
Sincerely,
Victoria Tashman
Pink-Link
310-995-5204
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 Let me introduce you to "The Pinc Box." This is a perfect pick-me-up for anyone undergoing treatment or finished their treatment. The Pinc Box is ready to give and says you care during this delicate and difficult time. The box contains a candle, journal, lip balm, body lotion and other luxurious items. To win this beautiful gift, please respond to this email and answer the following question: "How do you or did you pamper yourself during your treatment?"There is no wrong answer. All responses will be put into a bowl and a winner will be drawn the first week of October. The winner will be notified by email. Please know that your responses might be posted on our website so other survivors can learn from your journey. Good luck! |
 Are you interested in becoming a breast cancer advocate? Whether you're a survivor, pre-vivor, family member or friend, you can do something to help others in need. The National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) is a powerful
voice,speaking for women and men across the country, demanding victory
in the war against breast cancer. NBCC is a grassroots advocacy
organization founded in 1991.They run a variety of programs you might be interested in. SPEAK OUT to End Breast Cancer is an introductory seminar specially
designed for breast cancer advocates new to the unique brand of
grassroots public policy and research advocacy National Breast Cancer
Coalition has pioneered. Join us for a few short hours to learn how
effective advocacy can help to end breast cancer. Register for the
SPEAK OUT nearest you to learn more! They will be held on October 3rd in Huntington Beach, CA and October 24th in Boston, MA. Project LEAD, the NBCCF's premier
science training course for activists, has created a revolution in the
world of breast cancer research and public policy. The courses have
prepared graduates to engage in the wide range of local and national
forums where breast cancer decisions are made. Project LEAD graduates
bring an educated consumer perspective and critical thinking skills to
the important issues and controversies in breast cancer. Try it out by attending a weekend LEAD workshop on October 23-25, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA. |
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 Laura Boitano, an undergraduate at Georgetown University, is conducting a study for her senior honors research thesis and is looking at the effect
of yoga on the immune status of breast cancer patients. She is currently
recruiting patients on a rolling basis for both the yoga and non-yoga groups. She
asks that patients in the yoga group participate in yoga at least two times a
week. They can participate at home or at a yoga studio. Additionally, patients
in the yoga group as well as patients who are not doing yoga will be asked a
series of survey questions bi-weekly over the telephone about their stress
level, health and cold symptoms. The questions will take less than 5 minutes
to answer. The study lasts a total of four months once the patient starts.
Patients must have active breast cancer; they can be recurrent breast cancer
patients, and at some point in their treatment, they must have had either
chemotherapy or radiation.
Contact Laura at ltb5@georgetown.edu or 631-838-1587.
Read an article about the study
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We have many raffle prizes and silent auction items for our 2nd Scrap'n Support fundraiser on October 10th in Valencia, CA. Some of our donors are: 
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are many events happening across the country. Here are some events you might want to be aware of.