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Radiation Therapy is a Benefit
Additional radiation treatment improves disease free survival, lessening the chance of cancer recurring in women with early breast cancer who have had breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy), interim results of a new study found. The results were presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
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Cancer Survivors can't shake Pain, Fatigue and other side effects
When people finish treatment for cancer, they want to bounce back to their former vital selves as quickly as possible. But a new Northwestern Medicine study - one of the largest survivor studies ever conducted - shows many survivors still suffer moderate to severe problems with pain, fatigue, sleep, memory and concentration three to five years after treatment has ended.Read the article
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Summer Bronzers
Summer time is here! Every one of us would love to have that SUNKISSED look naturaly BUT, the downside to that is getting sunburned which is definitely NOT COOL! Keep in mind the only HEALTHY tan is a FAKE tan! Read MaryAnn's article |
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Greetings!
 Welcome Summer! I live in Los Angeles and June is known as "June Gloom" because every morning it's foggy and cold (60's) and the sun comes out around 2pm. But finally the sun is out in the morning and it's getting hot! I love the summer, not just because of the great weather, but it also means that my son is on break from school and the pressure from homework is off. Whew, what a relief! But, now my son will be a senior in high school and you know what that means... essay writing and completing the common application for college. So, my summer won't be quite without the pressure! Are you looking to buy a new bathing suit? Veronica Brett designs beautiful suits made specifically for after a lumpectomy or mastectomy. Check out their wonderful styles and colors and Veronica Brett will give you $10 off your order AND donate 10% of the sale to Pink-Link. Simply type "PinkLink10" as the code at checkout.  I don't know about you, but a couple of years ago, I switched to wearing a messenger style purse and relieved my shoulder from constant weight and pain! If you happen to be in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 10th, please stop by the Brighton Collectibles Store in Century City for a shopping fundraiser. They've got some beautiful messenger bags too! Jan Ping, breast cancer survivor and Hollywood stylist, will be speaking at the store at 11am. For every sale until 2pm, Brighton will donate 20% to Pink-Link! Check out some of their new designs for the summer online. If you have aches and pains, you may have reached for Perform or Biofreeze. Well, Performance Health is a Pink-Link sponsor and we recently received a check for a $5,000 donation from their December fundraising program! Thank you so much Perform! You can read the press release by clicking here. ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) is currently seeking artwork submissions for its annual Expressions of Hope wall calendar. Cancer has a profound effect on all the lives it touches. They invite anyone who has been affected by cancer - patients, friends, families, caregivers - to share their emotions through art and inspire hope in others. Click here for the artwork submission form.
Chrysalis With Wings is a non profit organization that runs a cancer survivor retreat every year. Pink-Link member, Helen C. says, "I have attended the AWOL retreat and it's a wonderful experience." Thanks for letting me know about this special weekend, Helen. Click here for more information.
Have a wonderful July! Sincerely, Victoria Tashman
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 We have a very special monthly contest! AlefBet Jewelry has donated 2 healing bracelets and 2 healing pendants for our Pink-Link members! These modern, feminine pieces feature the blessing, " Refuah Shelma M'Hashamyaim" - "A complete healing"-Hebrew on one side, English on the other. The text is inscribed in a delicate font on a gold-dipped plate, surrounded by a delicate scrollwork border. A dainty, oxidized sterling silver chain adds an antique feeling to the bracelets. To enter the contest, please send an email to me and describe your favorite healing prayer. It may be something you said to yourself while you were or are going through treatment, or maybe a phrase that you read that helps you heal from your journey. It may be a quote from a religious book or from a famous person. Everyone who responds is entered to win! Please include your mailing address as well. Also, the 4 winning names, emails and mailing addresses will be shared with AlefBet Jewelry, as they are sending the pieces directly to the winners. Thanks and good luck!
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149 S. Barrington Ave. Los Angeles, California 90049 310-995-5204 Donate
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Washington DC conference - 9/23